Volunteer Opportunities
🌼 Volunteer with Baby Social – Help Families Connect, Play, and Grow 🌼
Are you someone who enjoys being around babies, chatting with parents, and creating a welcoming space for families? If so, we’d love to have you join us as a Baby Social Volunteer!
Our Baby Social sessions bring parents and their little ones together in a relaxed, friendly environment where they can meet others, share experiences, and try out fun activities that support baby’s early development and parenting skills. These sessions are often a highlight of the week for families – and you could be part of making that happen.
As a volunteer, you’ll work alongside our Early Help Practitioner to make each session run smoothly and feel special. From welcoming parents at the door, to supporting activities and play, your presence will help create an atmosphere of warmth, encouragement, and joy. Sometimes you’ll help parents try out new activities they can take home with them, giving them confidence and fresh ideas to enjoy with their baby.
🌟 What your role will involve:
Helping set up playful and engaging activities before families arrive
Giving parents a warm and friendly welcome to the session
Having supportive conversations with parents during the group
Interacting with babies and children through play, smiles, and encouragement
Tidying up and resetting the space at the end of the session
This role is perfect if you enjoy meeting new people, love being around little ones, and want to make a positive difference in your community. No previous experience is necessary – just your enthusiasm, kindness, and willingness to get involved.
By volunteering with Baby Social, you’ll not only be supporting local families but also gaining valuable experience, building your confidence, and enjoying the feel-good factor of knowing you’re helping parents and babies thrive.
💖 If you’re caring, friendly, and love the idea of bringing smiles to families, this could be the perfect volunteer role for you. Come and be part of something special – we’d love to welcome you to the team!
These sessions runs on various days at different Hubs across Salford so please contact fhvolunteers@salfordcvs.co.uk to find out more
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🌟 What Skills Will You Need – and What Will You Gain? 🌟
You don’t need any professional qualifications to volunteer with Baby Social – what matters most is you. Your life experience, warmth, and willingness to support families are what make this role so special.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your natural people skills while also developing new ones along the way. As a Baby Social Volunteer, you’ll bring (and build on) qualities such as:
✨ Skills and strengths that matter:
The value of your own life experiences – they truly make a difference
Friendliness and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to chat to people from all walks of life
Good listening skills – sometimes being there to hear someone is what helps most
Team spirit – working alongside staff and other volunteers to create a supportive environment
Empathy and understanding towards parents and babies
Patience and a calm, positive approach
Adaptability – being ready to go with the flow of a lively session
💡 What you’ll gain from volunteering:
A real sense of purpose, knowing you’re supporting families in a meaningful way
The chance to meet new people, connect with your community, and build lasting friendships
Experience working with children and families, which could support future job or training opportunities
Increased confidence in communicating with a wide range of people
A sense of purpose, seeing babies develop, parents flourish, and families thrive – knowing you’ve played a part in that journey
Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses, so you’re never out of pocket for giving your time
Opportunities to take part in relevant training, helping you grow your skills and confidence even further
No certificates or formal training are required – just kindness, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in helping families feel welcome and supported. Along the way, you’ll gain skills, confidence, and heart-warming experiences that will stay with you far beyond the sessions