Our Volunteer Practitioners

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Our Volunteers come from all walks of life and all share our passion for wanting to help improve children’s emotional well-being. Without such a dedicated team of Volunteers we could not achieve all that we do.

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We pride ourselves on providing an exceptionally high standard of training to those who wish to become volunteers for Time 4 Children. Our training is delivered one day a week for ten weeks, amounting to sixty hours. Trainees who successfully complete the twelve days can then begin a supervised placement, initially supporting one child. After this, we expect our volunteers to commit to Time 4 Children for a minimum of one year. Our training does not allow volunteers to practise on their own outside of Time 4 Children.

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Interested in training to become a Volunteer Practitioner?

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Can you give 2 to 4 hours a week after completion of training?

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• You must be trustworthy; reliable; enjoy the company of children and have a good sense of humour.

• You must be non-judgemental and respectful towards children from all walks of life and backgrounds.

• You would be expected to adhere to our policies, confidentiality and privacy.

• There is an application process: Email or call us first. You will then be required to complete an application form and provide two referees. After references have been received we are then in a position to offer an interview. Time 4 Children will carry out an Enhanced DBS Check.

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We look for volunteers who can travel to East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and surrounding villages, therefore, a car or access to a car is essential.

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Support is provided to children in their place of school, during school hours. After training it is vital to be able to support a child at the same time every week. Children feel safe and secure with consistency.

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You will also be expected to attend volunteer practitioner group supervision sessions every six weeks.

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