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Role Detail

Independent Visitor

Action for Children

Make a Difference – One Visit at a Time! Be an Independent Visitor and support a young person from Lewisham! Meet once a month for fun activities, build trust, and be a consistent, positive adult in their life.

Detailed Description

An Independent Visitor (IV) is an adult volunteer who forms a 1-1 relationship with a young person in care. The relationship is led by the young person with the aim of having fun experiences, trying new things and having someone to talk to.

Activities you will be doing

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

What skills are required for this role

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Why these skills are required

Just to befriend a young person in care, to be there for them and to be a positive tole model in their lives. 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 is in it for you

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. A dedicated coordinator A budget for activities Training

Time Commitment

Once a month for 2 years.

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Volunteering may be any where around the young persons local community, or in and around London.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18-25,25+,65+
We Welcome
Volunteering is open to everyone, from all backgrounds. There’s no upper age limit, though you’ll need to be at least 19 to apply. We’re especially keen to hear from people with disabilities, or who identify as Black, Asian or another minority ethnic group. You may be unsure how volunteering fits your background, health or personal circumstances. But whatever your life experience, we’d value your contribution. You can volunteer if you’re an asylum seeker. Volunteering won’t affect any benefits you get. We’ll support your application if you have a health condition
Location
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