Home-Start Surrey Podcast Show

In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Lisa, who will share her inspiring journey of how she became a Family Support Coordinator at Home Start. Her story is a testament to the impact that this organization has on individuals and families alike. Each volunteer at Home Start has their own unique narrative about how they became part of this wonderful team. These stories ref...

Welcome to Home-Start Surrey Podcasts show, where we share inspiring journeys and the stories behind them. Today, we’re diving into the experience of a dedicated HomeStart member who has been with the organization for over five years. Join us as we explore how this individual learned about HomeStart for the first time, the passion that ignited within them, and the timing that aligned perfectly for...

Welcome back to the Home-Start Surrey podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Geraldine from Home-Start East Surrey. Our host, Gemma, will chat with Geraldine to learn more about how she discovered Home-Start Surrey and became involved. As a mother herself, Geraldine understands the challenges of raising children in today's world. She generously volunteers her time for Home-Start Surrey, and we c...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest podcast series from Home-Start Surrey. Today, we are recording from Home-Start East Surrey's offices, and we are joined by some truly amazing guests. In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking to Sarah, a parent who received invaluable support from Home-Start Surrey in Redhill. These are genuine stories from real people, and we are e...

In this week's episode, Gemma and guest presenter Alex talk with Georgina Farley, a representative of Home-Start Guildford. Georgina shares her experience working with Home-Start Guildford, where she started as a volunteer for two years and then moved on to a more significant role. Georgina also provides insight into the training program that volunteers must undergo before they can start worki...

Welcome to our newest episode, where we will talk to Carol Robins, a passionate and dedicated member of the Home-Start Elmbridge team. Carol will share some of her experiences and insights on what led her to work for Home-Start and how her work has impacted the lives of the families she has assisted. For those unfamiliar with Home-Start, it is a charity organization that supports and assists famil...

On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Caroline Dore, the trustee from Home-Start Guildford. Caroline gave us insight into what it means to be a trustee and their essential role in supporting Home-Start Guildford's mission to help families with young children through challenging times. Caroline shared with us the exciting events that the team at Home-Start Guildford has planned,...

In this week's episode, Gemma converses with Marina Peerman, the Godalming Area Coordinator for Home-Start Waverley. Despite breaking her leg, Marina made it to the podcast and shared valuable insights. Marina has been a coordinator for Home-Start Waverley for over seven years, and she loves every minute of it. During the podcast, she explains what a coordinator does and goes into detail about...

This week's episode features a fascinating conversation with Vicky McFarlane, the talented designer behind the Waitrose bags for Home-Start Surrey. With over eight years of experience in the branding industry, Vicky is a seasoned professional who has worked extensively with small, large, and international brands across numerous sectors. Throughout her career, Vicky has honed her skills on vari...

In this week's Home-Start Surrey podcast episode, we will speak with William from the Citizen Advice Bureau located in Woking, Surrey. Recently, the Woking Borough Council has been cutting back on many local services that support businesses, such as the Citizen Advice Bureau and several charities in the Woking area. This reduction is affecting a lot of local charities that depend on the servic...

Welcome to the first episode of the Home-Start Surrey podcast series. I'm excited to introduce our host, Gemma Whitehouse. In this episode, we have a special guest, Stephanie Waight, who works at the Home-Start Surrey Heath office. Stephanie is a passionate and dedicated employee committed to making a difference in the lives of families in the Surrey Heath area. In this episode, Stephanie shar...