Are you looking for volunteering opportunities in Manchester where you can make a difference?
HOST’s Parent-Infant Mental Health training (PIMH) is celebrating 11 years of helping volunteers and professionals support families with children under 2. By joining our dedicated team, you can play a vital role in shaping the future for babies and parents in your community.
“This training made me reflect on my own upbringing and how I can support families who may be struggling.” – PIMH volunteer
A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Families
This volunteer training was co-developed by HOST, Tameside’s Early Attachment Service, and Health Visiting in Tameside. Since its launch, the training has expanded across Oldham, Tameside, and Bolton, with over 520 attendees gaining essential skills in supporting families around parent-infant mental health.
The PIMH training is a four-week journey into the world of parent-infant mental health, exploring how early experiences shape a child’s future development and well-being. Each session offers fresh insights, helping attendees understand the lasting impact of those first relationships and how to provide meaningful support to families. The course creates a nurturing and reflective space where participants connect, share experiences, and grow together.
Why Join Our Volunteer Training Programme?
Our PIMH training is designed to be engaging, and reflective equipping volunteers with the tools to support families with infants under two facing mild to moderate mental health challenges.
- Learn how early experiences shape lifelong mental health
- Gain insights into supporting vulnerable families in Manchester
- Develop skills that make a lasting difference in babies’ lives
- Connect with other compassionate volunteers in Manchester
Our specialist PIMH team leads the training, offering expert knowledge in a nurturing and supportive environment.
“Thinking about life from a baby’s perspective was fascinating! I never realised that babies could feel lonely or sad.” – HOST volunteer
Get Involved – Volunteer Today!
Are you passionate about supporting families? Would you like to join a volunteer role in Manchester that changes lives? Our PIMH training is the perfect opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real difference.
Contact HOST today to find out more about our opportunities in Bolton, Tameside, Stockport and Oldham and become part of this life-changing work.