Quotes from our volunteer hosts
- “I have just started volunteering for Nightstop and have hosted two teens so far. At first I had some concerns and having worked with teenagers most of my life, have seen some of their worst sides. Yet in my home, they have been lovely and respectful. The biggest surprise to me was how much my daughter enjoyed it too ! The training was excellent and one of the aspects I appreciate the most is that hosting is at my convenience – I can do as much or as little as I want/can. It really has been a very positive experience and I can thoroughly recommend it! – Valerie, hosting since June 2011
- “Hosting has been a wonderful experience, I was quite nervous at first as I was worried that I would be opening my home to disruptive teenagers who would possibly steal from us etc, however this couldn’t have been further from the truth. The young people who have stayed with us have been really respectful and the big surprise for me is the real pleasure I get cooking for them as they have genuinely enjoyed home cooked food and have fully engaged with conversation around the table. My husband and I have really gained from the experience and in fact since Christmas we have only had 4 young people stay for approximately 3 to 4 nights each, so we haven’t felt over burdened by volunteering. If you have a spare room and want to do something positive and make a difference to a young persons life then I really recommend it.”- Camilla, hosting for 12 months
- “Excellent aspirations and staff within the organisation support the quality training and preparation for ‘your’ hosting . It feels really rewarding to offer seemingly so little to young people often just victims to circumstances (increasingly tough for youngsters nowadays I think – especially in terms of accommodation availability and costs), which often mean they have to stay with parents/carers for longer than I ever had to. This can lead to temporary and fixable problems, which is where the ‘intervention/support’ staff and agencies do all their best work the few young people I’ve helped were all most grateful and respectful of my home – they’re obviously well-briefed by Nightstop!- Dave, hosting for 12 months
- “Hosting has been a wonderful experience”
- “It really has been a very positive experience and I can thoroughly recommend it!”
- “I don’t hesitate to recommend others to join in this great scheme.”
- “If you have a spare room and want to do something positive and make a difference to a young persons life then I really recommend it.”
