Volunteer Independent Visitor

*Please note that this is an unpaid voluntary role and that applicants must be over 18*

Become an Independent Visitor to support a young person in care. You will meet once or twice a month to take them out to do fun activities together. This is an opportunity for our young people to build a healthy relationship with a trusted adult, have fun and share their worries and feelings if they wish to do so.

BENEFITS

• As an Independent Visitor, you get the chance to build skills and knowledge within social care and make a difference.
• Your Travel and activity expenses will be fully reimbursed.
• Initial training covering Safeguarding, Trauma and Loss, Communication, Boundaries and the IV role.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated coordinator.
• You also get to have fun!

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• We're looking for caring and thoughtful people who are committed to make a difference
• Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. We are particularly keen to recruit male volunteers and people from Global Majority communities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Enhanced DBS check will be carried out (at no cost to you)
• 2 references
• commit for a minimum of 12 months
• Must live/work locally (ie. South London/Croydon area) and be able to meet consistently with a young person once or twice a month

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

• Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you live in the UK and are you able to travel to Croydon/South London (driving/public transport) ?

Work Location: On the road