Independent Visitor Volunteer

Role Title - Independent Visitor

How Often/How Long –  Once a month for a minimum of two years

Minimum Age –  19

Disclosure Checks – Yes

Is driving essential for the role? -  No

What we need you to do

We are looking for Independent Visitors to work with children and young people aged between 5-18 who are in care.

You will work with a dedicated young person for a minimum of two years.  In this time, you will help them explore their interests, support them to make their own decisions and being a positive influence during the time you spend with them.

Being an Independent Visitor means you will help through the good and tough times, helping the young person to explore their interests and the world around them, guiding and nurturing where it’s needed, having lots of fun and supporting them to understand themselves.

You will have a full induction and comprehensive specialist training and attend support sessions with other Independent Visitors as well.  Part of our commitment to you, is ensuring you are supported in the work you do and there are quarterly review meetings with your dedicated Coordinator.  They will discuss with you how the work is going and support with helpful advice if needed.  We also pay all agreed expenses and reimburse for mileage.

What skills and experience do you need?

• Willing to travel up to an hour and a half to meet your Young Person
• Open to trying new activities and learning new skills

What we can offer:

• An excellent opportunity to build skills and volunteer within our charity.
• We can be a reference for any future endeavours.
• Access to exclusive volunteer benefits.

What we ask of you:

• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role.
• To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines.
• To complete an induction and any training relating to the role.

If you have any further questions about the role, or need assistance with application form then please contact londonindependent.visitors@actionforchildren.org.uk or 0207 254 9408