Location
Tooley St, London

Hours
Volunteering role with visits once a month, usually on weekends, plus occasional group events and weekly contact if desired.

Salary
Volunteer role - all travel and activity expenses 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 requires a commitment of at least two years to build a strong, stable relationship. Activities may include cinema trips, bowling, park visits, or simply spending time chatting. You will also keep in touch between visits with calls or messages if the young person wishes, and occasionally join group events. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful, positive difference in a young person’s life by being a reliable and caring adult presence.

Experience
No previous experience required - just the right values and commitment.

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 required. Full initial training and ongoing support will be provided, including one-to-one supervision and access to additional training resources.