Child Contact Centre Volunteer

"Join us as a volunteer to make a difference to children whose parents are separated. Child Contact Centres would not exist without volunteers. NACCC estimates that approximately 4000 work in a voluntary capacity within its Member Centres. A Child Contact Centre is a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents and sometimes other family members. They are child-centred environments that provide toys, games and facilities that reflect the diverse needs of children affected by family breakdown. There are currently more than 300 Child Contact Centres throughout the British Isles (excluding Scotland). Trained volunteers run the majority of these centres and it is estimated that 15,000 children use them every year. All staff and volunteers are checked by the Criminal Records Bureau prior to starting work at the centre. Volunteers in Child Contact Centres need to be impartial, caring, tolerant, sensitive, flexible, discreet and reliable. They must always put children's needs first and not take sides with either parent or any other adults involved in the contact. More than a million children have no contact whatsoever with one or other parent after separation. Unfortunately, some children experience behavioural issues including antisocial behaviour, distress, unhappiness, and both physical and emotional problems. The NACCC is the only charity in the UK dedicated to solving this problem, by providing safe spaces where children can meet the parents they don't live with. We oversee around 400 contact centres across the UK. Our 'lost parents' campaign aims to raise awareness of the work centres do in keeping children in touch with parents. We consider applications from anyone willing to become our volunteer. All necessary training will be provided free of charge as well as a DBS check."