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Independent Visitor
Organisation Details
Coram Voice
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Children, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We are currently looking for someone who has the time, commitment and energy to devote to a young person in care. Once a month/ every other month visits in the Manchester area. All expenses covered.
Our volunteers enjoy the challenge of building a lasting friendship with an individual child or young person and the children and young people benefit greatly from a consistent, fun relationship with someone outside the care system who cares about them and their future. Activities will depend on the age and interests of the child but could include things like a walk, playing in the park, swimming, a visit to a museum, bike riding, sports etc. This is a long-term, one to one commitment.
Volunteers must be over 18 and are welcome from all backgrounds. Full training and ongoing support will be given, and out of pocket expenses paid for mileage and activities. Volunteers will be subject to enhanced police checks.
Our volunteers enjoy the challenge of building a lasting friendship with an individual child or young person and the children and young people benefit greatly from a consistent, fun relationship with someone outside the care system who cares about them and their future. Activities will depend on the age and interests of the child but could include things like a walk, playing in the park, swimming, a visit to a museum, bike riding, sports etc. This is a long-term, one to one commitment.
Volunteers must be over 18 and are welcome from all backgrounds. Full training and ongoing support will be given, and out of pocket expenses paid for mileage and activities. Volunteers will be subject to enhanced police checks.
Description of role: Make a lasting difference in a young person’s life.
An Independent Visitor (IV) is a responsible adult volunteer who befriends and supports a child or young person looked after by the local authority—especially those with little or no contact with their parents or guardians. Many of these young people live in foster homes, children’s homes, or independently, and would benefit greatly from the consistent, caring presence of an IV.
What does an IV do?
- Visits regularly to build a trusting, long-term friendship
- Offers emotional support encouragement, and a listening ear
- Provides advice and guidance where appropriate
- Helps the young person feel valued and heard
This is a unique and rewarding role that can have a profound impact on a young person’s confidence, wellbeing, and future.
Ideal qualities:
- Kind, patient, and reliable
- Good listener and communicator
- Able to commit to regular visits (typically once a month)
- Passionate about supporting young people
Training and ongoing support are provided. If you’re ready to be a positive influence in a young person’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
An Independent Visitor (IV) is a responsible adult volunteer who befriends and supports a child or young person looked after by the local authority—especially those with little or no contact with their parents or guardians. Many of these young people live in foster homes, children’s homes, or independently, and would benefit greatly from the consistent, caring presence of an IV.
What does an IV do?
- Visits regularly to build a trusting, long-term friendship
- Offers emotional support encouragement, and a listening ear
- Provides advice and guidance where appropriate
- Helps the young person feel valued and heard
This is a unique and rewarding role that can have a profound impact on a young person’s confidence, wellbeing, and future.
Ideal qualities:
- Kind, patient, and reliable
- Good listener and communicator
- Able to commit to regular visits (typically once a month)
- Passionate about supporting young people
Training and ongoing support are provided. If you’re ready to be a positive influence in a young person’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Oral Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3/4 hours a month
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