Independent Visitor to a Young Person in Care - Canterbury/Herne Bay Area

Kentvolunteers; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local volunteer organization in Canterbury seeks an Independent Visitor to provide mentoring support for a young person in care. The volunteer will help in building a long-term friendship by engaging in activities once a month. No formal qualifications are required, but a sense of humor, patience, and reliability are essential. The role entails helping the young person develop independence skills while enjoying shared experiences. Participants must be willing to drive to Herne Bay for visits. Expenses incurred during activities are reimbursed.

Benefits

Expenses reimbursed

Training and support provided

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills – internet & email
• Ability to listen and talk to others
• Sense of humor, patience, understanding, non-judgemental, reliable

Responsibilities

• Visit a young person in care once a month for fun activities
• Build a trusting and meaningful relationship
• Complete report paperwork and claim forms after each visit

Job description

Independent Visitor to a Young Person in Care - Canterbury/Herne Bay Area Ashford Kent Volunteer Centre Cambridgeshire County Council

Organisation: Cambridgeshire County Council

Short Description: Independent Visitor required for befriending/mentoring support for young person in care in the Canterbury Area.

Detailed Description

Independent Visitors (IVs) support a young person in care. The young people could be living with foster carers or a residential placement. We are currently looking for a volunteer for a young person based in the Canterbury area. The volunteer would need to be willing to travel to Herne Bay. Independent Visitors (IVs), are volunteer befrienders to children in care aged between five and nineteen. They are there to develop a long‑term friendship with a young person and give them an opportunity to access hobbies and interests, gain independence skills and generally have a fun day out doing activities such as going for lunch, walks, cinema or bowling. Visits with the young person would take place once a month for a couple of hours. In return we provide you with training to introduce you to the service and develop your personal skills; you will also gain experience and a sense of self‑satisfaction. All out‑of‑pocket travel and expenses are reimbursed for volunteers. As an Independent Visitor you would meet the young person you were matched with once a month for a couple of hours to do fun activities together whilst building a trusting and meaningful relationship.

Activities you will be doing

• Advice, Information & Support
• Befriending
• Buddying & Mentoring
• Community Work
• Driving (must have full driving licence)
• Youth Work
• Support Work

What skills are required for this role

• Basic IT skills – internet & email
• Talking to others
• Listening

Why these skills are required

Male volunteers are needed. You should be able to commit to at least two years, thereby providing the young person with long‑term consistency, and be able to spare at least 2 hours per month. Activities undertaken will be decided by you and the young person.

Skills – Sense of humour, patience, understanding, non‑judgemental, reliable. No formal qualifications required. Education or training in child‑related areas desirable.

If you would like to know more please email [e-mail]

What is in it for you

An opportunity to share skills and experience with a young person with similar interests to your own. Be a good role model and demonstrate what a long‑lasting positive relationship looks like. Have the opportunity to try new activities with the young person. Expenses reimbursed up to an agreed limit. Full support is given by the Independent Visitor Coordinator.

Time Commitment

2 years minimum with visits taking place once a month for a few hours, arranged by the volunteer and young person to suit you both. Ability required to complete report paperwork and claim forms after each visit.

Postcode

CT6 6BY

Role Address

Herne Bay – Canterbury district – volunteer will need to be willing to drive to Herne Bay

Directions

N/A

Number of Volunteers Required

1

Application Process

• Application Form
• ID Check
• References
• Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Everyone over 21 years subject to relevant checks.

Location

N/A