Family Action Medway's 'Pregnancy to Three' project is recruiting volunteers to train to support families one-to-one within Medway postcodes and would ask for a commitment of around 3 hours per week for at least a year. Our volunteers empower new mums and dads across Medway to be the parent that they want to be, by supporting them through the challenges of becoming a new parenting. We work exclusively with families where the parent has a mild/moderate mental health need (including anxiety, social isolation or post-natal depression). After referral by a health care professional, midwife or self-referral we can offer one-to-one peer support by a team of volunteers, and/or invite families to bring their child to one of our small, nurturing baby, toddler or dads' groups. We can also signpost them to other community services so a local knowledge of Medway is beneficial.
We are currently seeking individuals with a few hours each week to spare, to support new families in Medway.
You will visit a family weekly to listen to their concerns, and perhaps help them get to baby groups or even just out for a walk or coffee!
We are looking for people who:
• Have experienced pregnancy and childbirth, and / or can empathise with the needs of the families during the perinatal period
• Have an understanding of mental distress, emotional effects and demands of pregnancy, birth and parenthood
• Are non-judgmental and accepting of difference
• Are friendly and reliable
• Have good listening skills
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jackie through Medwaypregnancytothree@family-action.org.uk