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Independent Visitor for children and young people
Organisation Details
Coram Voice
Activity type: Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying
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: We are currently looking for someone who has the compassion and time 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 experience of building a lasting friendship with an individual child or young person and the children/ 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, cinema, bike riding, sports etc. This is a long-term (one year min), one to one commitment. Offering a few hours every month/ few weeks, to do something fun with a young person or child who might not otherwise get the opportunity, can make a huge difference in their life.
Between you and your young person you decide when and where- so you have total flexibility in when you offer your time.
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 experience of building a lasting friendship with an individual child or young person and the children/ 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, cinema, bike riding, sports etc. This is a long-term (one year min), one to one commitment. Offering a few hours every month/ few weeks, to do something fun with a young person or child who might not otherwise get the opportunity, can make a huge difference in their life.
Between you and your young person you decide when and where- so you have total flexibility in when you offer your time.
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.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: 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 hours per month
Location:
Mobile/ remote around Greater Manchester
Manchester