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 

• Step 2: Identify Parent Buddies service manager

• Step 3: Identify suitable volunteers

• Step 4: Book three training sessions 

• Step 5: Regular supervision for Parent Buddies managers

• Step 6: Regular update training by Parent Buddies trainers

• Step 7: Contact Parent Buddies for details about training and subscription fees

 

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Volunteers will receive high quality training from Parent Buddies trainers.

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Training includes 3 sessions:

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• Session 1: Working with families / Boundaries of the role

• Session 2: Listening skills

• Session 3: Safeguarding awareness / Getting started

 

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• Parent Buddies trainers will provide regular supervision for Parent Buddies managers.

• Parent Buddies managers are responsible for providing regular supervision for Parent Buddies volunteers.