Nonprofit
Published 4/6/26 3:04PM

Family Time Facilitator Training

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    April 10, 2026
    End Date:
    April 18, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    All trainings are required however volunteers can be available up to 10 hours per week.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Race & Ethnicity, Religion & Spirituality, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Family Time Facilitator Training

    Help Reunite Families. Strengthen Your Community.

    Are you committed to supporting children and families impacted by the child welfare system? Join 3FN’s Visitation Monitor Training Class and become part of the movement to help families reunite.

    What is a Family Time Facilitator?

    A Family Time Facilitator:

    • Observes and monitors parent-child visits for reunification
    • Provides objective observations and note-taking
    • Supports safe, healthy interactions
    • Plays a crucial role in family reunification

    Visits last 2–3 hours. Are you able to commit 9–10 hours per week?

    This Opportunity is For You If:

    • You love children and families
    • You are compassionate, dependable, and observant
    • You are committed to strengthening your community
    • You want to serve as a volunteer supporting family reunification

    What You’ll Learn:

    Training covers:

    • Role and responsibilities of a visitation monitor
    • Coaching techniques for positive parent-child interaction
    • Documentation and observation skills
    • Professional boundaries and ethics
    • Understanding court-ordered visitation

    Note: The training follows the State curriculum but is not officially State-certified.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
    Associated Location
    Los Angeles, CA, USA

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    Instructions:

    Interested volunteers must attend training to become certified Family Time Facilitators

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