AUNTIE PAM'S SERVICE CELEBRATE VOLUNTEERING AWARD
Auntie Pam’s are celebrating as they achieve the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award once again! The award demonstrates they follow national good practice in how they involve volunteers in their service.
Volunteers play a key role at Auntie Pam’s which offer a safe space and non-judgemental place for Kirklees residents to talk about pregnancy and becoming a parent.
The 1:1 service is offered by trained peer volunteers, who understand what it is like to be a parent offering time to listen and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. The service also runs a swap shop where parents can access baby equipment.
Becky Bracey, Volunteer Services Manager at Third Sector Leaders Kirklees (who manage the award) commented:
“We are so pleased that Auntie Pam’s have retained this quality standard, it demonstrates their commitment to their Volunteers and families that access the service. Volunteers play a vital role at Auntie Pam’s as they offer a kind, caring and understanding approach to the struggles that can come with pregnancy and caring for a baby. The volunteers receive a high level of training and support and many volunteers reported that Auntie Pam’s had changed their lives for the better”
You can find out more about Auntie Pam’s here.
If your organisation involve volunteers you can find out more about the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award here.