Independent Visitor to Young People in Care
Coram Voice
Volunteer to be matched with and meet a young person in care once a month for a minimum of 2 years.
Young People in care are paired with an Independent Visitor. Independent Visitors (IV) are for children and young people who are ‘looked after’ by the local authority and who would like to have an adult friend to support them. The young person and IV meet together once a month and may have phone contact in between these times. When they meet, the young person and Independent Visitor would decide together where they would like to go and what they would like to do- often choosing to visit local attractions. Full training and supervision is provided and further support can be sought when needed.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Entertainment,Youth Work
Talking To Others, Organising & Planning, Listening, Basic IT skills - internet & email
You need to enjoy the company of young people, be able to chat with them, share some advice but mainly have fun!. Be able to engage with them and plan fun activities that you both will enjoy. You need to be able to offer a visit to the young person once a month for a minimum of two years. You need to be able to recognise any safeguarding concerns and report them swiftly to a supervisor. You will need some basic IT skills to be able to write up brief visit reports and submit them along with expenses.
A chance to engage with a young person requiring support and guidance.
A few hours/ a day a month- usually tends to be weekends.
N/A
Looking for volunteers across Kent.
N/A
0
