Independent Visitor

asphaleia (RB)

Interests

  • Children
  • Young People

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying
  • Community Support

An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer who is matched with a young person in care, in order to build a supportive relationship. It is a befriending role, with emphasis placed on a supportive adult who is 'independent' from children's services and 'not paid to be there'. Our young people have asked for an IV to do monthly visits with them, these visits last between 2- 4 hours and can happen whenever they are both free. The visits will be an activity chosen by the young person and IV, examples being; football in the park; hot chocolate at a café; a visit to an animal sanctuary. 

As an independent visitor, you will meet the young person at their home address and travel within the community.

What skills do I need?

  • Good communication skills
  • Basic computer literacy 
  • An interest in supporting vulnerable young people 

Interests

  • Children
  • Young People

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying
  • Community Support

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Our volunteers must be over 18.
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    We reimburse travel and expenses from the visit.
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
    We provide 'check in' phone calls every 2 months and optional additional training throughout.
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 05/06/2024

End Date: 30/06/2025

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No Yes Yes
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Evening Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Availability Details

Our volunteers must be available once a month for 2- 4 hours for a minimum of 12 months. Visits with their young people can happen whenever they are both free and will most likely be after school and on the weekends.

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