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Role Details

Title

Independent Visitor - support for young people

Organisation

Croydon Independent Visitor Service

Distance from the search postcode

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Website

https://www.croydon.gov.uk/iv This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Become an Independent Visitor to be matched one to one with a young person in care in Croydon. You will meet once or twice a month to take them out to have fun, talk and to be a support to the young person.

We will provide full training, all your expenses and ongoing support from dedicated staff. You provide the commitment and time. Together we will make a difference for young people in Croydon.

This is an opportunity to build skills and knowledge within social care and test yourself with real life experience of a young person in care.

Activities

Advice, information & support,Befriending, buddying and mentoring,Caring,Support work

Skills & Attributes

Counselling, Organising & Planning, Verbal Communication

Skills Description

We re looking for enthusiastic, committed people to bring their experience, skills and positivity to the lives of young people who have been through tough times. Training will be provided.

What is in it for you

Working with Children will teach you about many important aspects about life in general.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Dorottya Tiba

Role Address

Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk Croydon

Postcode (See Google maps below)

CR0 1EA

Directions

Parking is limited in and around Bernard Weatherill House so allow plenty of time to find a suitable parking place. Bernard Weatherill House is in Mint Walk, Croydon, which is behind Croydon library

Number of volunteers required