Support your local community
We are looking for volunteers to support staff and families in the delivery of services, such as baby groups, toddler groups, groups for mums to support mental health, targeted resilience in schools, parenting, infant feeding support, specials in the school holidays plus our service is changeable so there may be things we add or change.
What we look for in our volunteers:
- passion
- compassion
- teamwork
- time management
- positive attitude
- willingness to help
- good communication.
You will have regular supervisions with the volunteer coordinator to ensure wellbeing, safety, guidance, efficiency, development and opportunities.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering provides valuable opportunities that support personal development, skills growth and future employment, including:
- improve confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing
- learn new skills
- enhance skillset
- make a difference in the local community
- training opportunities
- opportunities within the wider council services
- potential pathways to paid employment
Volunteer opportunities
Befriender volunteer (Independent Visitor)
Flyer: Befriender Volunteer (Independent Visitor) [PDF, 620KB]
Poster: Come and volunteer with the Family Hubs [PDF, 1.2MB]
Flyer: Volunteering within the Family Hub teams
Contact us
If you would like to register your interest or if you have any questions:
Email - volunteerfamilyhelp@cumbria.gov.uk