Be an IV, to befriend and support children in care through regular visits and positive guidance.
Detailed Description
Action for Children is a UK-based charity that supports vulnerable children and young people. They offer practical and emotional care, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning for lasting improvements to their lives. Their mission is to help children and young people have safe and happy childhoods, and they do this through various means, including operating residential homes and a fostering service. An Independent Visitor builds a young person led, one-to-one relationship with a child in care, focused on fun, new experiences, and having someone to talk to.
Activities you will be doing
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
What skills are required for this role
- Art & Craft
- Basic IT skills – internet & email
- Talking To Others
- Negotiating
- Listening
- Outdoor Work
Why these skills are required
What skills and experience do you need? Willing to travel up to an hour and a half to meet your Young Person. Open to trying new activities and learning new skills.
What is in it for you
- An excellent opportunity to build skills and volunteer within our charity.
- We can be a reference for any future endeavours.
- Access to exclusive volunteer benefits.
Time Commitment
This is a role that usually requires one weekend day a month, but occasionally you may meet during the week!
Postcode: N/A
Role Address: N/A
Directions: N/A
Number of volunteers required: N/A
Application Process
- Application Form
- ID Check
- References
- Informal Discussion (may include an interview)
Simply Connect Solutions Ltd, Company registered in England and Wales
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Detailed Description
Action for Children is a UK-based charity that supports vulnerable children and young people. They offer practical and emotional care, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning for lasting improvements to their lives. Their mission is to help children and young people have safe and happy childhoods, and they do this through various means, including operating residential homes and a fostering service. An Independent Visitor builds a young person led, one-to-one relationship with a child in care, focused on fun, new experiences, and having someone to talk to.
Activities you will be doing
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
What skills are required for this role
- Art & Craft
- Basic IT skills – internet & email
- Talking To Others
- Negotiating
- Listening
- Outdoor Work
Why these skills are required
What skills and experience do you need? Willing to travel up to an hour and a half to meet your Young Person. Open to trying new activities and learning new skills.
What is in it for you
- An excellent opportunity to build skills and volunteer within our charity.
- We can be a reference for any future endeavours.
- Access to exclusive volunteer benefits.
Time Commitment
This is a role that usually requires one weekend day a month, but occasionally you may meet during the week!
Postcode: N/A
Role Address: N/A
Directions: N/A
Number of volunteers required: N/A
Application Process
- Application Form
- ID Check
- References
- Informal Discussion (may include an interview)
Simply Connect Solutions Ltd, Company registered in England and Wales
#J-18808-Ljbffr…