Volunteer Independent Visitor

1 week ago

Staffordshire United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time £15,000 - £25,000 per year


Overview

Our Staffordshire Independent Visitor Service is looking for volunteers in or near to Staffordshire.

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.

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.



Responsibilities

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 of the young people we have waiting for a volunteer:

  • Amy (12) lives with an older carer, she would like an active Independent Visitor who can do sports with her.
  • Brad (13) lives in residential care with other young people, but he doesn't have anyone in his family visit. 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 go out with in the local area and help with her confidence. 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 to become independent. He likes parks, aeroplanes, and animals.
  • Emma (9) lives with her carer in a very busy household. She would like an Independent Visitor to spend some time with her on her own. She would enjoy trying different activities together with her Independent Visitor.  

    *names have been changed

Our values are to be Compassionate, Open and Bold.  If this sounds like you, please click the apply button.  Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call or email and we will be happy to help.



If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Rachel Turner | |

Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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