Caroline’s Volunteer Journey
I have been with Home-Start since September 2024. I have a background in professional services and have volunteered for several charities, large and small. Never in my working life have I been so impressed and inspired by the training provided by Thienhuong and every single member of her passionate team. The support I receive from my coordinator, Sophie, is truly excellent which means I never feel out of my depth. My volunteering journey has been wonderful in so many ways. There have been many memorable moments during my time with Home-Start, but my Home-Start family has a nine-month-old baby girl who has not had much exposure to others, and it is only in the last few visits that she hasn’t cried when I walked in! What’s kept me coming back all these years… top of the list – I really feel like I am making a difference. The joy of building a rapport with a family in need and to know they look forward to your visit each week is incredibly rewarding. To describe my volunteer experience in three words, I would say heartbreaking, life affirming and enriching.