The Chaplains Training Programme Includes:
Pre-training observation and investigation
- Self-directed independent exploratory study on visible presence
- Module 1: Exploring visible presence together in a taught module
- Module 2: Chaplaincy skills – taught session and exploration
- Shadowing experience – a taster experience guided by a lead or volunteer chaplain
- Module 3: The chaplaincy community – learning how the volunteer fits and relates within the chaplaincy team
- Module 4: The chaplaincy toolkit – different models of practice, policy and expectations
- Preparation assessment for commissioning
- In between some modules all new volunteer chaplains are expected to undertake some ‘homework’ as preparation for the next one. Lead Chaplains provide mentoring and coaching support throughout the whole process.