Home-Start Garioch

11/06/2026

Information on where you can access food should you need a little extra help

10/06/2026

Ladies, you asked and we listened.
Join us for a Ladies Day at the Ashdale Hall on Saturday 5th September. Afternoon Tea, Licenced Bar, Games, sounds from Un1que Disco. 2- 8pm.
Get in touch now to book your table. All proceeds to Home-Start Garioch.

10/06/2026

05/06/2026

Thank you to our volunteers who have supported in the past 12 months 160 families in their home, weekly visits, supportive, compassionate and non judgmental. You have made such a difference to those families and are the reason Home-Start Garioch is the service we are.

04/06/2026

Elizabeth gives a great insight into some of the support she’s provided. We can’t change the big things in life but we can support the smaller things which make the big things more manageable ❤️

I volunteer with Home Start because I'm fortunate enough to have some spare time that I can give to support a family through the sometimes tougher days, weeks or months of having a little one. Sometimes to let them have time to get a shower, get to an appointment or just to be an independent ear for them to offload to in a safe space.

04/06/2026

Rosemary is an Ellon volunteer put she’ll travel wherever we need her to
She’s a great helper at our fundraising events.
Here’s why she volunteers with Home-Start Garioch

I love volunteering with Homestart because I can put my skills gained through working life in the NHS and as a school PSA alongside parenting and grandparent experience in supporting and mentoring parents or caregivers who need a wee boost for a while. I have great fun and the satisfaction of making a difference.

03/06/2026

Meet Katie, a Huntly volunteer who has been known to travel to Inverurie to support a family.
Here she shares why she volunteers with Home-Start Garioch

I volunteer with Home-Start Garioch because i believe it is so important for families who need support to get into the community and access resources and friendships they otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to.
I started volunteering to enhance my cv and have created great relationships with both staff and the family i support❤️

02/06/2026

Meldrum, Daviot, Rothie and the surrounding area is where you’ll find Wilma volunteering. Her enthusiasm, energy and empathy inspires us all.
Here is why she has chosen to volunteer with Home-Start Garioch

I want to be able to help a family that may be struggling with their life and it brings me joy to be able to help someone ❤️

02/06/2026

Gail supports our families in Huntly and Turriff, she’s also has an amazing talent of making the loveliest crafts for our fundraising stalls. A lady of many talents

I chose to be a volunteer because I've been an Early years Practitioner for over 30 yrs and felt my experience and involvement workiing with parents, carers and families would be beneficial as I see first hand the struggles parents can have.

02/06/2026

Morag, covers the Tarves, Pitmedden, Ellon area. She has been known to go as far as Insch! Here’s why she has chosen to volunteer with Home-Start Garioch
I enjoy volunteering as part of a friendly dedicated team, supporting our families is a privalige. Building positive relationships with families making a difference by listening and providing suitable support. Volunteering is very rewarding and I would recommend to anyone thinking about joining Homestart.

Thank you for the recommendation Morag 😘