For many children and young people living in foster care can be unsettling. Having someone there just for them can make all the difference. That someone could be you.
As an Independent Visitor you would meet with the child or young person on a fortnightly basis to do an activity based visit; this could be going out for food and chat, swimming, bowling, walking or just sitting in a park for a picnic. It’s not all about activities it’s about just been there, someone the young person can talk to about issues or worries they may have.
When it comes to matching we match you with a child or young person who needs a little extra support and encouragement; sometimes because they have little or no contact with their own families. As a volunteer you are there as someone ‘totally independent’ in their life, distinct from the professionals paid to support them. It makes a real difference to a young person to know they have someone who is on their side, who has chosen to be there for them.
Change Grow Live are committed to creating an inclusive environment, which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.
We recruit the very best staff from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring service users benefit from our diverse skills and expertise. We always work to the principles of fairness and equality of opportunity in all our recruitment processes.
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