Children and Young People Befriender- Cottingham Road, Bricknell Avenue, Newland Avenue

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Children and Young People Befriender

The Hull Independent Visitors Service (Children and Young Person befriender) is looking for volunteers. If you want to volunteer, have fun, and make a difference to a young person\’s life, this is the perfect opportunity. Become an independent visitor for looked after children and young people.

An independent visitor is a volunteer who befriends and visits a young person living in the care of the council such as in a residential unit or foster care. Young people are usually aged between 5 and 18 years. We ask that you can give a young person a few hours per month for a minimum of two years, as you will play an important part in their social, emotional, and educational development.

Activities can involve anything from football in the park, seeing the latest films, or other activities you both want to do. Budget and travel expenses are provided each month.

Additional Information:

The role requires two references and an enhanced DBS check, which is free. All volunteer expenses are paid in full once returned to the project.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Attend the training provided to give you the skills and knowledge to prepare you for the role.
• Be a consistent, reliable, and positive adult role model in their life.
• Meet the child/young person at their home and travel to your chosen activity.
• Encourage the child/young person to try new and different experiences.
• Support and encourage the child/young person to help build their self-confidence.

Skills and Experience Gained

Child Welfare, Children\’s Support, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Time Management, Youth Services.

Causes Supported

HEY Smile Foundation
East Riding enquiries
Address:
Hull CVS, The Strand, 75 Beverley Road, Hull HU31XL

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