What is an Independent Visitor?
An Independent Visitor is a volunteer who spends time with a child or young person in care, offering friendship, encouragement and a consistent relationship with someone outside the care system.
It is a simple but powerful role: being there, showing up and giving a young person positive time with a trusted adult.
Visits are shaped around the young person’s interests and can be as simple as going for a walk, sharing a drink or trying a new activity together.
We welcome adults of all ages and backgrounds who relate well to young people and care about their wellbeing.
What will this give you as a volunteer?
- Comprehensive training to get you started
- Experience with a respected national charity
- Regular support and a named contact
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- The chance to build your skills
- Being part of a team who are invested in supporting Children and Young People
- A meaningful way to make a difference.
Our ask
We ask volunteers to be reliable, open-minded and able to commit to regular contact over time, so the relationship has the chance to grow.
You will need a DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references before you start.
A full description of the role and the skills we are looking for can be found here.
Interested?
Email volunteering@theadvocacypeople.org.uk or call 0330 440 9000 and ask to speak to Emma Bates.
For more about Independent Visiting, visit the National Independent Visitor Network.
Our approach to equality and diversity
The Advocacy People are committed to fairness, inclusion and valuing the diversity people bring. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant factor. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.