A GROUP of local volunteers have been praised after completing a course which will allow them to help other parents across the borough.
Last Wednesday six participants were presented with certificates by Councillor Joe Baker after completing a peer support and volunteer induction course with the council’s Parenting and Family Support Service.
The volunteers attended the eight week programme to start their volunteering journey with the Parenting and Family Support Service.
The course covered a wide range of subjects including communications skills, body language, confidentiality, assertiveness, learning styles, understanding our community and much more.
The volunteers will now take on placements, working with qualified practitioners who deliver a range of courses to parents across Redditch and Bromsgrove.
Coun Baker, whose portfolio covers young people and community centres, said: “These volunteers are so important in assisting our services and I was very pleased to present these certificates to such an enthusiastic group of people.
“It was clear they were all very keen to get out and start helping other parents and I am sure this course will stand them in good stead for the future.
“I would like to wish all of them the best of luck.”
For more information about volunteering with the Parenting and Family Support Service, visit www.redditchbc.gov.uk/volunteer or call 01527 534150.
