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In a child's early years a little extra support can make a huge difference. Our volunteers help children with developmental delays in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea learn through play. Through our ParentChild+ programme, they've already helped more than 200 two-year-olds get ready for school, ready to learn and ready to shine. As a volunteer, you can support children as a Early Years Home Visitro and/or in the group sessions that take place in Local Children's Centres.
If you can spare three hours a week over the 9 to 10 months, we'd love to hear from you. In return we'll give you:
Our ParentChild+ Programme helps parents to get their children ready for school, ready to learn and ready to shine.
Parents in Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea, who are worried about their child's communication and social skills are referred to us. Our trained Volunteer Early Years Home Visitors work with the parents and child each week using educational toys, books and games to help the child learn and develop. This is a free programme for children aged 21 months to two and a half years old. Parents are visited weekly with free toys, books and games.
If you would like to apply for this role, please fill out this application form.To find out more about this volunteering role, please email Anamaria or call 07860 184906.
This Outsiders booklet is for individuals experiencing the imprisonment of a family member. It explains the impact on the family from the point of initial arrest to imprisonment itself, providing helpful information ranging from visiting prison to becoming familiar with prison jargon.
This Outsiders booklet provides helpful and practical information about the impact that imprisonment of a parent has on the children. The booklet covers a wide range of issues from what to say to the children, dealing with the child’s changing role in the family to coping with changes in a child’s behaviour.
This booklet is for individuals experiencing the imprisonment of a family member. It explains the impact that separation can have on you, your imprisoned partner and the children involved. It also offers practical help about how to cope with your changing roles.
This booklet discusses the issues for families as they prepare for the release and resettlement of a family member from prison. It provides helpful and practical information on some common hopes and fears expressed by both the person in prison and the family on the outside. Featuring quotes from ex-prisoners and their partners, the booklet covers issues ranging from the practicalities of finding employment to getting to know each other again and re-establishing a relationship.