How To
Get
Started
Local churches and other local organisations can set up and run a Parent Buddies service in their locality. Parent Buddies Managers will receive training to set up and run the service.
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Step 1: Contact Parent Buddies charity to express interest
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Step 2: Identify Parent Buddies service manager
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Step 3: Identify suitable volunteers
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Step 4: Book three training sessions
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Step 5: Regular supervision for Parent Buddies managers
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Step 6: Regular update training by Parent Buddies trainers
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Step 7: Contact Parent Buddies for details about training and subscription fees
Training
Volunteers will receive high quality training from Parent Buddies trainers.
Training includes 3 sessions:
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Session 1: Working with families / Boundaries of the role
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Session 2: Listening skills
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Session 3: Safeguarding awareness / Getting started
Supervision
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Parent Buddies trainers will provide regular supervision for Parent Buddies managers.
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Parent Buddies managers are responsible for providing regular supervision for Parent Buddies volunteers.