As an Independent Visitor (also known as an IV) you are carefully matched with a care experienced young person, to form an ongoing, reliable and secure relationship (which is outside of a care home, family or professional setting). You will meet with your young person roughly once a month, for a few hours, to do something fun you both enjoy! 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, an adventure or theme park, bike riding, sports etc.. Your role will provide a young person with opportunities they might not otherwise experience, and a safe connection with an adult. You and your young person get to choose what you do, when and where (fully flexible hours). This is a long-term, one to one commitment, where you and the young person benefit from forming a genuine relationship. 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. All volunteers will be subject to enhanced police checks.
Coram Voice Children’s Charity strives to support, advise and encourage care experienced children and young people across the UK, we are the oldest childrens charity in the country and the leading national charity for the voice of children in care.