Volunteer Independent Visitor to visit young person in care for 4-6 hours per month

Location Wigston, Leicestershire, UK

Independent Visitors (IV) take an active interest in the lives, hopes and concerns of children and young people, specifically those in care, and are there to listen and help. Independent Visitors meet once a month with a young person to do fun activities together, talk, be supportive and have fun!

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About this role

Cambridgeshire County Council are looking for Leicestershire based adult volunteer to become Independent Visitor and establish a good quality, long-term relationship with an unaccompanied Asylum-seeking young person in care.

Children and young people in care can lack a consistent relationship with an adult and miss out on the experiences and opportunities this can offer them. As an Independent Visitor you will meet with them about once a month to take them out, have fun and be a good role model. A set amount for activities and mileage is reimbursed.

The visits can take place at the young person’s home or out in the community, based on the needs of the young person, and can involve anything from a walk around the park, bowling, going to a restaurant or an outing to the cinema. Any activity undertaken should be child led.

Volunteers are supported through regular supervision and on-going training. No experience is necessary, just the willingness to pledge a few hours a month at the weekend or an evening to one young person.

The service is looking for anyone over 21 who feels they have the time and commitment available to become an Independent Visitor.

You should be able to commit for two years, thereby providing the young person with long-term consistency, and be able to spare at least 2-6 hours per month.

Before you can become an Independent Visitor Cambridgeshire County Council  undertake interviews, references, and checks, including an enhanced DBS (criminal records) check.

You will need to complete a training programme, involving safeguarding training and will be provided with on-going support and supervision.

Skills.
Two year commitment
Sense of humour
Patience
Understanding
Non-Judgemental
Reliable

When you can volunteer

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Requirements

  • Access to a vehicle
  • Driving license
  • References needed
  • Willing to take a DBS Check
  • Age restrictions

Volunteers must be over the age of 21, able to commitment to visiting the young person for a minimum of two - six hours once a month for at least 2 years. Full, training advice and support will be provided by the Independent Visitor Coordinator.

Skills

Causes

Location

Location Wigston, Leicestershire, UK

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