Volunteering with Best Start Family Hubs

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• Make a positive difference in your local community and help other families.
• Learn new skills and gain experience that can be useful at home or work.
  
• Access training and support to build your confidence and knowledge.
  
• Meet other parents and carers and create new friendships.
  
• Explore new opportunities or pathways back into work at your own pace.
  
• Feel proud of what you’re achieving while giving back.
  
• Boost your wellbeing and enjoy the rewarding feeling of helping others.

Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC)  is designed for parents and led by parents, making it friendly, relatable and supportive.

The programme brings together parents’ own experiences with trusted guidance and support from professionals, along with training and supervision to help you feel confident in your role.

What we’re looking for

• Parents, carers, or people with parenting experience who want to support other families.
  
• Friendly, reliable people who are good listeners and enjoy working with others.
  
• Caring, non‑judgemental, and able to encourage families when they need it most.
  
• Happy to learn new skills and understand the importance of confidentiality.

Do I need qualifications?

No formal qualifications are needed – just lived parenting experience and a positive attitude.

The programme supports parents of children from birth to the teenage years, including specialist support for autistic children and parenting together.

An enhanced DBS check and two references are required.

For more information email infofis@barnsley.gov.uk

• Help shape local services by sharing your experiences and ideas as a parent carer.
  
• Work in partnership with professionals to improve support for families in our community.
  
• Have real influence on decision‑making, planning, and service development.
  
• Make a difference for your child and for families across Barnsley.