Independent Visitor
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month
Lydney, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
OutdoorsCooking & eatingSportsYouth workAdvice & MentoringBefriendingSocial contactCreative
Children & youthWellbeing
Reconstruct Children and Adult Services ltd
#77004
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Contact person
Leanne McGowanAsk Leanne a question
Summary
BEFRIEND: Visit a child on a regular basis, usually once a month, to befriend them.Detailed description
What our Independent Visitors do:
BEFRIEND: Visit a child on a regular basis, usually once a month, to befriend them.
ADVISE: Provide Looked After Children with someone to talk to who is independent of the local authority.
SUPPORT: Provide a consistent and reliable adult with a view to building a trusting and positive relationship with the child.
DEVELOP: Provide a child with the opportunity to try new activities and spend time away from their placement.
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Reconstruct Children and Adult Services ltd
Reconstruct offers Independent visitors to children and young people in care and care leavers. We have been working with young people for over 30 years providing Independent Visitors, volunteers who are recruited, trained and supported by us.
What our Independent Visitors do:
BEFRIEND: Visit a child on a regular basis, usually once a month, to befriend them.
ADVISE: Provide Looked After Children with someone to talk to who is independent of the local authority.
SUPPORT: Provide a consistent and reliable adult with a view to building a trusting and positive relationship with the child.
DEVELOP: Provide a child with the opportunity to try new activities and spend time away from their placement.
What our Independent Visitors do:
BEFRIEND: Visit a child on a regular basis, usually once a month, to befriend them.
ADVISE: Provide Looked After Children with someone to talk to who is independent of the local authority.
SUPPORT: Provide a consistent and reliable adult with a view to building a trusting and positive relationship with the child.
DEVELOP: Provide a child with the opportunity to try new activities and spend time away from their placement.