Volunteer Independent Visitor

4 weeks ago


SouthendonSea, United Kingdom NYAS Full time

An Independent Visitor (IV) is an adult volunteer who befriends and develops a long-term friendship with a young person in care.

This can involve helping young people develop new interests, skills and hobbies or going on outings such as to the cinema, bowling or just a walk in the park.

The volunteers are called ‘Independent Visitors’ because they are a truly ‘independent’ person outside the care system giving the young person continuity, which is something not always possible with changing carers and social workers.

Each volunteer is carefully matched with a child or young person in care in their local area who shares similar interests.

No specific skills or experience required, just a genuine interest in the wellbeing of children. Training and expenses are provided.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Salary**: £0.10 per year

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All recruitment is currently being undertaken remotely and face to face visits with children will only resume once risk assessments have been completed taking account the individual circumstances of the children and volunteers.

Work Location: One location



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