Volunteer Children's Befriender

1 day ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom NYAS Full time

Do you want to make a difference to a young persons life?

Do you have 3-6 hours per month to spare?

Are you 18 years and over?

Could you volunteer and make a difference to a young person in care?

An Independent Visitor is a positive adult role model who provides support and friendship to a young person in care. You will enjoy fun activities together which will give the young person unforgettable memories and experiences. Your consistent friendship will help the young person raise their aspirations, learn new skills, build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience.
- “Acting as an IV makes me feel special, especially when the young person enjoys our activities. It is extremely rewarding to see the pleasure that they get from our time together.” Volunteer IV_

We are looking for fun, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers from all different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. You do not need any formal qualifications to become a volunteer, but it is helpful if you have some knowledge and practical experience of involvement with children and young people.

Children and young people who are looked after need an adult who has time to spend with them, take them on activities and be someone they can talk to and trust. You can fit your visits in around your own time and work commitments. We only ask that you can commit to a few hours once per month for a minimum of 2 years. Activity and travel expenses are covered.
- “It provides an opportunity for young people to try things they may not otherwise building confidence and aspirations.” _Volunteer IV

We offer a full support package including induction training, online mandatory training and one to one support by your IV Coordinator throughout your volunteer journey.

**We urgently require more volunteers, so why not volunteer as a mentor/befriender for NYAS as an Independant Visitor for children and young people in care. As a volunteer you will**:

- Have fun, take young people on outings and maybe share a hobby, sport or interest.
- Offer support and a listening ear and be a positive influence in a young person's life and help build self-esteem and confidence.

**You do not need any special qualifications**

**We are looking for reliable and dependable people from all walks of life**

We will provide training and on going support. We will pay expenses to a set limit.

**Here is what some of our young people and volunteers have to say about this rewarding role**:

- I like how my independant visitor isn't anything to do with social services and is here to support me and not judge.
- She boosted my confidence, now I feel like when I go places I can just relax and have fun.
- My young person always looks forward to me coming, they have had such a disjointed life, I am a stable figure in their life and this has to be important for them, as everything else changes around them alot.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Pay: £30.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person



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