We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
Volunteers are central to the work of Home-Start. They provide invaluable friendship, emotional and practical support to parents in need
The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited
Making a difference in Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton
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Volunteers Supporting Families and the Charity's Work
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Volunteers Supporting Families
Period: 2023 – 2024
Welcome to Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton
We are an independent charity affiliated to Home-Start UK, the country’s leading family support charity. Our volunteers are all parents and are trained, supported and supervised to Home-Start UK standards.
We work alongside parents in their homes to help raise their self-confidence and their ability to cope in an increasingly pressured society. Our emphasis is on parents helping parents.
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We work with you to build on your strength and give you the support you tell us you need.
Ways to Volunteer
By volunteering a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.
Why fundraise for us?
A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure those years count. Can you help us?
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Featured News from Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton
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8 new volunteers have completed the preparation course
We're celebrating another 8 new volunteers completing the volunteer preparation course this week. Our volunteers have really enjoyed the course and getting to know each other and are excited about being paired with a family. Throughout the course our volunteers have...
Bicester Stay & Play back in full swing
Our Bicester Stay & Play sessions are back in full swing on Wednesday mornings after the Christmas break, and the children have been having a fantastic time exploring the beloved story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! To round off the morning in a delicious way,...
9 new volunteers in training
Our 9 new volunteers have completed week 4 of the volunteer preparation course and have enjoyed the nature play session at Bridge Street Garden. The group spent time doing some colour matching, went on a hunt for herbs and talked about memories the different herbs...
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