Volunteer Independent Visitor

3 weeks ago


Leicestershire, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Overview:
Our Derby Independent Visitor Service is looking for volunteers in, or within a short drive of Castle Donington, Leicestershire.

We have a young man of 11, recently moved into a foster family and has no one special person in his life; he would love for someone to take him out, have some fun, and for a while forget his current situation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Are you passionate about wanting to help young people?
- Do you have 2 to 4 hours to spare, once a month?
- Are you ready to make a long-term, regular, commitment?

If the answer is yes and you would like to support a child or young person currently in the care of their local authority, then we would love to hear from you.

**Become an Independent Visitor**

We are looking for fun, reliable, and pro-active volunteers from all different cultures, backgrounds and experiences who have a genuine interest in making a difference to the lives of children and young people.

You will decide with your young person what to do, but activities could include going to the cinema, bowling, playing football, going to a restaurant, riding a bike, or walking in a park. We will match you with a child you share common interests with.

You do not need experience of working with children and young people, just an interest in their development and welfare. Full training and support are provided.

Here’s a few examples of young people we have waiting for a volunteer in other areas:

- Amy (12) lives with an older carer; she would like a younger active Independent Visitor who can do sports with her
- Brad (13) lives in residential care with other young people and doesn’t have visits from anyone in his family; he would like an Independent Visitor to take him out and have fun, like the other young people
- Cassie (16) lives with carers in a new town, she doesn’t have any friends in the area yet. She would like an Independent Visitor to help with her confidence and going out in the local area, she loves hot chocolate and cake
- Danny (11) lives with foster carers and attends a special school; he would like an Independent Visitor to help him be more independent. He likes parks, aeroplanes, and animals
- Emma (9) lives with her foster carer in a very busy household; she would like an Independent Visitor to spend some time with her on her own trying different activities together

*All names have been changed

**The Application**
- Volunteering mainly happens at weekends and after school hours as the young people are usually in school during the daytime
- The role requires commitment of at least 24 months with one visit per month; this ensures stability for the Child or Young Person

See our videos below to find out more

Independent Visitor 'Our Legal Right' Animation - YouTube

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you so click apply.


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