Volunteer group’s university honour
EDGE Hill University has chosen Home-Start Southport & Formby as its Volunteering Organisation of the Year.
Home-Start is a family support charity that offers friendship, emotional support and practical help to families in Southport and Formby.
The organisation was chosen for the “outstanding” support it gives to its volunteers.
Edge Hill student and single mum Amy Magill nominated the charity because she had received training, support and practical experience as a volunteer which will help her get a job when she graduates.
Amy said: “I received Home-Start help when my son was born and I was finding things tough, so now I feel I can give something back to the charity.
“Volunteering has helped me to increase my confidence, develop new skills and added practical experience to my CV.”
Home-Start manager Annie Ives said: “Amy has been an amazing volunteer, full of energy and enthusiasm, and I believe that the experience she has gained in her volunteer role will help her in the future.
“I am pleased and proud to have won the award as it recognises the work of our charity and the commitment the volunteers give to local families.”
Home-Start is looking for more volunteers who can spare two or three hours each week to help a local family.
If you are a parent or carer and would like to help, contact Annie on 01704 233323.