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An Independent Visitor (this is the official volunteer title) is a volunteer who doesn’t work for social care services and is there to visit and befriend a child or young person in foster care.   Independent Visitors are there to provide a consistent, reliable, and positive adult role model to the young person. They are volunteers who give back their own free time to help make a difference in a child or young person's life. The volunteer will offer confidential support to a young person who has been specifically matched to them with similar interests and hobbies. The role is on a long-term basis and has the aim of providing one-to-one time and space for the young person to talk, feel listened to, valued and have some fun.

How it works  

• One-to-one sessions, once per month in the community.
• Dates, times, and activities are planned between the young person and their Independent Visitors who will liaise directly with the carers to organise.
• Independent Visitors are supervised by project staff and are given a budget for appropriate activities.
• The service provided is confidential -unless there is a concern about the young person or someone else
• Independent Visitor's visits can continue for as long as the young person consents and will be reviewed on a regular basis by all involved

To find out more about the service and how to make a request for a young person you are supporting, please email the project at: peshva.sharif@cgl.org.uk