Jobs in London - Volunteer Independent Visitor • London

Company: Croydon Council

London

*Please note that this is an unpaid voluntary role and that applicants must be over 18*Become an Independent Visitor to support a young person in care. You will meet once or twice a month to take them out to do fun activities together. This is an opportunity for our young people to build a healthy relationship with a trusted adult, have fun and share their worries and feelings if they wish to do so.BENEFITSAs an Independent Visitor, you get the chance to build skills and knowledge within social care and make a difference.Your Travel and activity expenses will be fully reimbursed.Initial training covering Safeguarding, Trauma and Loss, Communication, Boundaries and the IV role.Ongoing support from a dedicated coordinator.You also get to have fun!WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We're looking for caring and thoughtful people who are committed to make a differenceVolunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. We are particularly keen to recruit male volunteers and people from Global Majority communities.REQUIREMENTS:Enhanced DBS check will be carried out (at no cost to you)2 referencescommit for a minimum of 12 monthsMust live/work locally (ie. South London/Croydon area) and be able to meet consistently with a young person once or twice a monthJob Type: VolunteerBenefits:Free or subsidised travelSchedule:Weekend availabilityApplication question(s):Do you live in the UK and are you able to travel to Croydon/South London (driving/public transport) ?Work Location: On the road