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Young Person - Activity Volunteer
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Young Person - Activity Volunteer

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 

What you'll need 

You do not need experience working with children and young people, just an interest in their development and welfare. Full training and support are provided. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to apply.  

All volunteers will be expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service), provide two references, and complete the training package prior to starting as an Independent Visitor. 

We will support you with: 

  • Ongoing training that will ensure you are appropriately equipped  
  • Support and supervision throughout your volunteering 
  • Monthly contact either by phone or email 
  • Review the relationship with you on a regular basis and collect feedback from the young person 
  • Pay all agreed expenses to cover the cost of activities, travel, and a gift allowance for the young person’s birthday and religious celebrations 
  • Access to out-of-office hours support for anything urgent 
  • Optional social gatherings along with other Independent Visitors 

How to become a volunteer 

If you're interested in becoming an Independent Visitor, you can find the vacancy details (opens in a new window) on our volunteer recruitment site. To find out more about the role and how to apply email peshva.sharif@cgl.org.uk

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...

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