Volunteer Resources
Hello, Home Start South Warwickshire Volunteers,
Welcome to our dedicated volunteers page just for you, our wonderful volunteers!
Here you can find all you might need whilst on your volunteering journey with us. We have links to training materials, all the forms you may need as you support your families, as well as dates for upcoming events and more…
If there is anything else that would be useful to have here, please contact the office to let us know!
Safeguarding
Home Start South Warwickshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and parents, and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share this commitment.
If you have a concern about a child, young person or parent, contact your Designated Safeguarding Officers:
Marie Ashford (Mon, Weds, Thurs) - 07906 143 611
Emma Gurdag (Tues-Fri) - 07907 616 922
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If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.
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Volunteer Safeguarding Refresher Training
All volunteers are expected to complete annual safeguarding refresher training to remain up-to-date and be able to continue volunteering. Please sign up to one of the sessions below.
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2024
~ Thursday 20th June - 7pm-8.30pm - Zoom
~ Friday 6th September - 10am-12pm - in person (venue tbc)
Here you will find links to all the Training Course materials plus any other courses or links that you can access at any time.
Don't forget to let us know if you complete any of these courses so we can update your file!
If you're looking for an expenses form, car insurance letter or any other paperwork, you will find it all here..
Key Dates
Volunteer Prep Course
Our next volunteer prep course for new volunteers starts on 16th September.
If you know anyone who might be interested in volunteering with us, please ask them to get in touch.
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Dates: Mondays 16th, 23rd, 30th Sept and 7th, 14th Oct
Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
Venue: 5b Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick, CV34 6LG and St Peter's Church Centre, Wellesbourne, CV35 9LS​
October half term
October half term starts at the end of the month. Some of the team may be on annual leave so if you need to speak to someone about your volunteering, please contact the office.
If you are having a break over the half term, we hope you enjoy the rest!
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office@homestartsouthwarwickshire.org.uk
07564 543 806
Mrs Mombastic Talk
We would like to welcome you to a candid talk from Mrs Mombastic, social media personality and business owner, as she discusses motherhood and mental health.
Places are limited, so please email the office asap to reserve your space.
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Date: Weds 27th November
Time: tbc
Venue: Stratford Sports Club
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Tickets are free but there is an optional donation which can be given on the day.