To become an Independent Visitor  you have to successfully complete our training programme. This takes place in the evenings and at weekends.  There are eight sessions to complete and an assessment panel at the end of the programme.

In addition to this we run volunteers evenings, six times a year, with guest speakers and trainers.

We are always at the end of the telephone and you can drop in at anytime. Or you can email us and we will get back to you.

We provide at least two  face to face opportunities a year for you to meet with our IV Co ordinator,  to discuss matters in general, we call these "Supervisions".

We will let you know about any additional training you can go on through our networks.

We provide group activities with other volunteers (IVs)  and young people  in the summer holidays and at christmas.

Feedback from Volunteers on the training:

On style and presentation of the trainers

" Great, very informative and professional, very relaxed atmosphere with approachable staff". Sandra, July 2007

" Really good, all the information was presented very clearly and we were always kept active". Sabrina , July 2007

On how helpful were the staff

"Sarah and Pete in particular since they have both been mostly in contact with me". Emeline, July 2007

" Very friendly, helpful and supportive! Full of useful info and also answered questions". Sarah, July 2007

“I felt confident after the training, they were open and very supportive”. Anastasia, July 2008

On the value of involving of young people in the training

" Definitely! Hearing about what they are going through and how an IV helps them is the best encouragment that we can get". Emeline, July 2007

" Yes, as our role is working on a one to one basis with children and young people, they should be involved". Neil, July 2007

" Most definitely. As we are going to be working with young people/ children it is important to hear their views directly from them". Glenn , July 2007