Location
Tooley St, London. Applicants must be based in Kent or London and willing to support a young person in Kent or the Croydon area.

Hours
Volunteer role requiring a commitment to visit a young person once a month, usually on weekends, for at least two years.

Salary
Volunteer role - all travel and activity expenses will be covered.

About the Role
Be a hero to a young person in care by becoming an Independent Visitor (IV) - a volunteer mentor and trusted friend. As an IV, you will visit a young person in care once a month to enjoy fun, supportive activities together, providing consistent, caring support outside their professional network. This long-term role helps build strong, stable relationships that can be life changing for young people facing instability. Activities may include trips to the cinema, bowling, exploring parks, or simply spending time chatting. You will also keep in touch between visits if the young person wishes and occasionally join group events. Full initial training, ongoing support, and one-to-one supervision will be provided, along with access to additional training resources. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in a young person’s life and create lasting memories.

Experience
No previous experience required. This role is open to compassionate and reliable adults who are committed to making a difference.

About you
- Friendly and approachable
- Patient, empathetic and consistent
- A good listener
- Committed to visiting once a month for at least two years
- Willing to complete training and safeguarding checks
We particularly welcome applications from male volunteers and individuals from Black, Asian and other underrepresented communities.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required, only the right values, commitment, and willingness to engage in training and safeguarding processes.