Nine new volunteers have just completed their Home-Start preparation course, having received training in active listening, safeguarding children, boundaries when working with families, child development and play.

They are now ready to be matched with a local family needing some extra help.

If you have a child under five and need help Home-Start may be able to support you. Call Jamie on 07730 218436 or email jamie.keast@home-start-northdorset.co.uk, or Vix on 07730 218435 / vix.madel@home-start-northdorset.co.uk or the office on 01258 473038.

A new course will be starting in the New Year so if you would like to know more about volunteering, would like to give a donation or become a business supporter, please contact the numbers above.