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Befriending/ Mentoring a Young Person living in care (Independent Visitor)

Wiltshire Council

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Wiltshire's Independent Visitor Scheme is recruiting!!

Volunteers are needed across Wiltshire and BANES to befriend children in care. Young people living away from their families often really value having a consistent independent person who can take a special interest in their lives.

Wiltshire Independent Visitor Scheme is looking to take on more Independent Visitors to fulfil this valuable and rewarding role. Volunteers are needed who can communicate well with young people, share in their interests and who have regular time to spare. If you are interested in knowing more please contact the scheme on 01225 713897 or 01225 713980 or email IVScheme@wiltshire.gov.uk

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Driving (must have full driving licence),Youth Work,Sport & Coaching,Support Work,Advocacy, Community Volunteer Service Banes volunteers

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning, UK Driving Licence, Interpersonal, Empathy, Flexibility

Able to listen, good communicator, share in young people's interests, be reliable, flexible and consistent.

Knowing you have an important role in a young person's life, meet like minded people, learn and develop transferable skills.

Further location details may be provided below.

Deborah Welling or Shelley Barnes

Role will be in the community all around the county depending on where your match is based.

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IVScheme@wiltshire.gov.uk or http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/children-young-people-independent-visitor-scheme

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