Befriender Volunteer - Independent Visitor Children in Care Job in NYAS

Befriender Volunteer Independent Visitor Children In Care

Southbourne, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

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Job Description

The National Youth Advocacy Service is a wonderful childrens rights chartiy dedicted to supporting and empowering young people who have experienced care.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people's lives, we want to hear from you.

Could you volunteer and make a difference to a local young person in care?

An Independent Visitor is a volunteer who provides support and friendship to a young person in care. This involves establishing a long term relationship where the young person will have the opportunity to develop their interests, build self esteem and learn new skills. We are looking to recruit volunteers to support young people who are under Local Authority care .

You do not need any special qualifications, but we are looking for dedicated people of all ages who are comfortable with befriending and being a good role model for a child or young person who may have experienced difficult times during their childhood. We ask that you are able to commit to a few hours once a month for a minimum of 2 years.

An interview and selection process including an enhanced DBS check, references and a digital risk assessment are required for this role.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Pay: 1.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 2 per week

Benefits:

Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Befriender volunteer child in care