Home Visitor for Young Families
We are looking for caring volunteers in and around Howick to join Plunket’s Volunteer Home Visiting Programme. Referred by their Plunket Nurse, families receive short term, in home support to help ease the transition into parenthood. This may include light housework, emotional support, an opportunity to catch up on sleep, encouragement with positive parenting, and connections to local community activities and support services.
Our services are all about helping caregivers from all walks of life to find their feet while raising little ones. You’ll be a responsible and reliable individual who understands how to build connections and help others to feel confident and empowered.
What Plunket Offers Volunteers:
The unique opportunity to provide hands on practical support for whanau and get precious time with gorgeous babies!
Free attendance to a Baby First Aid course
Ongoing training informed by the latest evidence based research and best practices
Invites to volunteer appreciation events, celebrations and catch ups
References for work or study
Plunket t-shirt and name badge
Training will be provided but experience in parenting or experience with babies is required. One year minimum commitment is required.
A kind, empathetic and non-judgemental nature needed for this role.
We expect the role to take 2 to 3 hours of your time per week. Visits with whanau occur on weekdays, the exact date and times are negotiated with the family depending on your availability. Initial training takes 3 to 4 hours.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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