Training

Training and Personal Development

Training for Befrienders

Our induction training for befrienders runs 4 times a year. Courses run either on three consecutive Saturdays or over six weekday evenings and take place either in Edinburgh or Midlothian. Travel and child care expenses can be claimed for attendance at induction training. Please go to Forthcoming Events for exact dates and venues.

Induction training covers:

Family structure and dynamics
The Importance of play
Building Relationships
Attitudes and values
The role of a befriender
Listening & Communication skills
Boundaries and Confidentiality
Policies and Guidelines
Personal Safety
Child Protection

In addition, all befrienders are invited to other training events which Home Link organises throughout the year in conjunction with other voluntary organisations working with children and families in Edinburgh. Examples of training events run recently include:

Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Awareness
Children living with Domestic Abuse
ADHD
Children living in a Drug-Abusing Environment
Children and Young People who Self-harm.....the reasons why

For details of our next induction training course please click on this link: Forthcoming Events

Training and Personal Development for befrienders

Whether you’re just starting out or have worked for more years than you can remember, new skills and experience aren’t always easy to come by. Volunteering as a befriender is an excellent way to:

§ Use and improve your existing people skills

§ Training in and the opportunity to develop communication and listening skills

§ Challenge yourself

§ Meet new people from different backgrounds

Back to questions about befriending

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