Dad Matters Gloucestershire
Non-profit or charityStonehouse
Dad Matters Gloucestershire supports fathers through the early years of parenting. We help dads look after their mental health, build strong bonds with their babies, and access local family services through peer support, 1-to-1 guidance, and dad-focused community groups.
Community & family, Wellbeing, Children, Youth
About Dad Matters Gloucestershire 💙
Dad Matters Gloucestershire helps fathers navigate the early years of parenting. We provide peer support, mental health guidance, and community groups to help dads build strong bonds with their children and feel confident accessing local family services.
What We Do
- Bonding & Attachment: Helping dads build strong, lasting relationships with their babies and young children.
- Mental Health Support: Offering confidential, non-judgmental guidance through the stress, anxiety, or challenges of fatherhood.
- Access to Services: Helping dads confidently navigate maternity care, health visiting, and family hubs traditionally aimed at mothers.
- Peer Support: Connecting dads with others through 1-to-1 chats, community walk-and-talk sessions, and workshops.
Get Involved: Whether you're an expectant father, a new dad, or a professional looking to refer a family, we're here to help build stronger families across Gloucestershire.
Upcoming
Ongoing role · 3+ hrs/month · Starting from 1 Nov
Stay & Play Session Lead (Cirencester)
Dad Matters is looking for a friendly, welcoming volunteer to lead our new Stay and Play group in Cirencester. Full support and training is provided.
Ongoing
Ongoing role · Flexible hours
Gloucester
Hospital Peer Support Volunteer
🚀 Be a Dad Champion! 💙 Spare 2 hrs/week to support new dads at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital’s Maternity Ward with Dad Matters Gloucestershire!
Ongoing role · Flexible hours · Starting from 30 May 2025
Gloucestershire
Dad Matters Gloucestershire Group facilitator (Volunteer)
🚀 Be a Dad Hero! 💪 Spare just 3 hrs/week to transform dads’ lives at Dads Stay’n’Play (0-5yrs) in Gloucestershire! Full training, expenses paid, & support.