Eton Cottage
5 Bampton Street
Minehead, Somerset
TA24 5TR
Telephone: 01643 707304
Fax: 01643 707354
Email: homestartws at tiscali dot co dot uk
or: ali at homestart-westsomerset dot org dot uk
Last Year, Home-Start throughout the UK helped:
- 31,460 families with 67,959 children
- there were 13,583 volunteers in 338 local schemes
and in 2005 – 2006 Home-Start West Somerset:
- 87 families
- and 178 children
- thanks to 43 volunteers
- and we got millions of smiles!!!
When we were assigned a Home-Start volunteer I had mixed feelings. There was relief that we were getting help but also apprehension - would we get on with the volunteer (and vice versa), would she think we were bad parents, how would the children react to name a few.
Looking back it seems silly to have worried. From the first time we met with the volunteer it was obvious that she was down to earth, supportive and non-judgemental. I didn't feel intimidated and the kids took to her very quickly. Whatever we threw her way she dealt with. We developed a good friendship and I can honestly say that she made a huge difference to our lives. I knew that she was there for us and that everything would remain confidential.
Our volunteer and all the staff we've met from Home-Start are amazing and I hope you go on to help many more people. A very big thank you to you all.