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Independent Visitor with young people and children

Opportunity hosted by: Coram Voice

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Independent Visitor with young people and children

Opportunity hosted by: Coram Voice
Description:

As an Independent Visitor you are carefully matched with a care experienced young person, to form an ongoing, reliable and secure relationship (which is outside of a care home, family or professional setting). You will meet with your young person roughly once a month, for a few hours, to do something fun you both enjoy! (such as a walk/ an activity/ an outing/ lunch/ cinema). This a lone working role, fully supported by the service.
Your role will provide a young person with opportunities they might not otherwise experience, and a safe connection with an adult.
You will be fully responsible for planning your own visits, communicating and arranging with your young person.
You and your young person get to choose what you do, when and where. (fully flexible hours).

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Children, Mentoring Befriending and Buddying, Youth Work and Young People
Where is the opportunity based?: Greater Manchester
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

Reliable/ organisational skills/ kind hearted/ sociable/ responsible/ caring and committed / ability to manage time and budget

Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes