Befriending (Independent Visitor Volunteer)
Reconstruct
Would you like to befriend a child/young person in care and make a long-term friendship with them?
An Independent Visitor is an adult volunteer who befriends a young person in care and develops a long-term friendship with them. This often involves helping young people develop new interests, skills and hobbies or going on outings such as to the cinema, bowling or just a walk in the park. You must be 21+, available for flexible working and able to commit to a minimum of 2 years. As a volunteer, you would spend about 2-4 hours every month with your allocated child. Each volunteer is carefully matched with a child or young person in care in their local area who shares similar interests.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Befriending
Interpersonal Skills – Ability to easily build rapport an identify with children and young people. Communication – Excellent communication skills, good report writing skills. Committed – Willing to commit to a child for at least one year and preferably two years. Role Model – A good role model for a child or young person who may have experienced difficult times during their childhood. DBS Check – We will carry out safer recruitment checks and you will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check.
Examples of activities can include: Sports Play football Cinema Bowling Go to the library You will be allocated a budget for each visit of £20.00 for your activity, and payment of your expenses, are paid so you are not out of pocket. These include, travel costs, and parking.
2-4 hours every month with your allocated child.
any
N/A
N/A
5
