Volunteer Children and Young People's - Stoke-on-Trent

Change Grow Live; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking volunteers to support children and young people in care. Volunteers will engage in various activities and provide stability, committing to one visit per month for at least two years. No prior experience is required, just a genuine interest in making a difference. Full training and support will be offered.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, open, and bold personality.
• Interest in the development and welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a child or young person in care.
• Engage in activities such as going to the cinema or playing sports.
• Commit to one visit per month for at least 24 months.

Job description

Overview

Our Independent Visiting service is looking for volunteers in or near to Stoke-on-Trent.

• Are you passionate about wanting to help young people?
• Do you have 2 to 4 hours to spare, once a month?
• Are you ready to make a long-term, regular commitment?

If the answer is yes and you would like to support a child or young person currently in the care of their local authority, then we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for fun, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers from all different cultures, backgrounds and experiences who have a genuine interest in making a difference to the lives of children and young people.

You will decide with your young person what to do, but activities could include going to the cinema, bowling, playing football, going to a restaurant, riding a bike, or walking in a park. We will match you with a child you share common interests with.

You do not need experience of working with children and young people, just an interest in their development and welfare. Full training and support are provided.

Young people waiting for a volunteer

• Amy (12) lives with an older carer and would like an active Independent Visitor who can do sports with her.
• Brad (13) lives in residential care with other young people and would like an Independent Visitor to take him out and have fun.
• Cassie (16) lives with carers in a new town and would like an Independent Visitor to help with her confidence and going out in the local area; she loves hot chocolate and cake.
• Danny (11) lives with foster carers and attends a special school; he would like an Independent Visitor to help him be more independent and he likes parks, aeroplanes, and animals.
• Emma (9) lives with her carer in a busy household and would like to spend time with her one-on-one trying different activities together.
• Names have been changed.

The Application

• Volunteering mainly happens at weekends and after school hours as the young people are usually in school during the daytime.
• The role requires a commitment of at least 24 months with one visit per month; this ensures stability for the Child or Young Person.
• Complete the Personal Statement section on the application form as fully as possible; tell us all about you; it forms part of the shortlisting process.

Our values

Our values are to be Compassionate, Open and Bold. If this sounds like you, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call or email and we will be happy to help.

Read our volunteer stories here: Stories - Staffordshire Children's Rights Service (changegrowlive.org).

Rachel Turner | [e-mail] | 07912120158

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