Independent Visitors- Supporting Children and Young People in Care
Children and Young People's Volunteer- Coventry
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Rachel Turner
Provided
#128701
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We are looking for fun, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers from all backgrounds and experiences who have a genuine interest in making a difference.
Are you passionate about wanting to help young people?
Do you have 2 to 4 hours to spare, once a month?
If the answer is yes and you would like to support a child or young person currently in the care of their local authority, then we would love to hear from you.
Our Independent Visitor Service is looking for volunteers in or around Coventry to carry out this fulfilling role. You do not need experience of working with children and young people, just an interest in their development and welfare. Full training and support are provided as well as travel and activity expenses.
You will meet with your matched young person once a month and decide together what to do. Activities could include bowling, playing football, going to a restaurant, riding a bike, or visiting a park. You will help to build a positive and trusting relationship with the young person, and provide them with a listening ear, a voice of encouragement, and a role model they can look up to. We will match you with a child you share common interests with.
Here’s a few of the young people we have waiting for a volunteer:
Amy (11) lives with an older carer, she would like an active Independent Visitor who can do sports with her.
Brad (13) lives in residential care with other young people, but unlike them he doesn’t have anyone in his family visit. He would like someone to take him out and have fun.
Cassie (16) lives with cares in a new town, she doesn’t have any friends in the area yet. She would like an Independent Visitor to help with her confidence and going out in the local area. She loves going for hot chocolate and cake.
Danny (11) lives with foster carers and attends a special school. He would like an Independent Visitor to help him learn to be more independent. He likes parks, aeroplanes, and animals.
Emma (9) lives with carers in a very busy household, she would like an Independent Visitor to spend some time with her on her own trying different activities together.
*names have been changed
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