Application Process

Facilitators must host groups at a public site, groups can be open or closed depending on site requirements.

Examples of appropriate sites:

• Schools (preschool, grammar, high school, university, etc.)

• Libraries

• Faith-based organizations

• Local community or recreation centers

• Community organizations (YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.)

• Private practices of licensed mental health professionals

Once an application is accepted and a background check is passed, volunteers will be able to order the online training and facilitator manual. Each facilitator must have their own profile in order to receive their certificate of completion and to be able to facilitate groups.

Training

The online Facilitator Training is comprised of various learning methods, including quizzes and videos. The training takes approximately 8 hours to complete, and facilitators will have 24/7 access to the training. After completing their training, facilitators will be granted access to the Facilitator Dashboard where all curriculum materials, extra resources, and marketing materials are available. Price: $180.

Curriculum

All Rainbows Facilitators use the Facilitator Manual to plan their group sessions. Facilitators may adjust lessons to groups as necessary. Facilitators may need to purchase additional supplies for their group(s). These materials can be purchased in our online store with a credit card, or Facilitators may find them elsewhere on their own.

Rainbows Facilitators must be able to promote and fill groups on their own. They may use our logo, included on the Facilitator Dashboard, if they create a brochure or modify our own marketing materials. Facilitators may also use the Marketing Toolkit found in the online Facilitator Dashboard.

Time Commitment

We understand that as a volunteer, you are becoming a Facilitator out of a desire to help children in need. Your time is valuable, so we have broken down the approximate time commitment of running one Rainbows group:

• Online Facilitator Training: 8 hours
• Planning group sessions: up to 12–14 hours (1 hour of planning per week)
• Group sessions: up to 12–14 hours (up to 1 hour sessions per week)
• Assessments: 1–4 hours (depending on the size of your group)
• Total: 30–40 hours

Times may vary depending on the individual, group size, and group session run times.

NOTE: you only have to complete the training one time, so after the initial group, the time commitment is less.

CEUs

ILLINOIS

Rainbows for all Children is certified through IDFPR and ISBE to provide social workers and educators within the state of Illinois with 8 CEUs for completing our online training. For more information on this process contact paula.carter@rainbows.org . Cost: $199.00 USD

US AND CANADA

Rainbows for all Children’s Facilitator Training is certified through the ASWB, NBCC, MIMH, IDFPR, and ISBE. Upon request, the training is accredited with 8 CEU hours upon course completion for MOST…

• Canadian Social Workers
• U.S. Social Workers, U.S. Professional counselors, and U.S. Educators

The CEU accredited Rainbows Facilitator Training is available at an adjusted price of $199.00 USD. For more information on this opportunity, contact paula.carter@rainbows.org.

*US Educator Licensing requirements may vary by state, consult your state’s Department of Education or State Board of Education as the official source for licensure requirements. *Canadian Educator and Professional Counselor licensing may also vary by province, consult the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) or the provincial education authority for the most accurate guidance.