WHAT FAMILIES HAVE SAID ABOUT HAVING A HOME-START VOLUNTEER - I look forward to having her company and help
with the children each week
- I have formed a close friendship with my volunteer which I know will
continue.
- We would look forward to the
weekly visit. She was a wonderful
companion for myself – she would read to the children, play blocks, tell
stories during play and help with small household duties
- Certain things were just too difficult to even
consider doing with my children. My
volunteer helped me through a difficult period in my kids’ lives and
generally made it easier. She helped with grocery shopping, but
also listened to my general moans and really listened
- My
volunteer gave me a break from my child eg:
reading books, playing outside and walks. Every home with small children should have a Home-Start volunteer. Invaluable assistance
- Having another adult to talk to has been helpful. Being stuck at home with twins was hard and my volunteer got along well with all the
children
- I have benefited by having help with a child
with a disability who is very demanding.
My volunteer would look
after my child so I could do a few jobs around the house.
- My
volunteer was very positive and helpful because of my mental hurdles. She took it all in her stride and I could
open up without fear of judgment
- I was able to do more things around the house
and my volunteer played with the children. The children really enjoyed the relationship
with an older person. I liked the way
she always responded positively to the children and their choice of games and
toys without judgement
- Lovely lady – helped with Speech Pathologist’s
homework. She is like a good friend
- I need help with the baby because of my shoulder and I
was able to keep up with the housework by having some help. She helped carry the baby and put out
washing, etc.
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