https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-visitor-volunteer-opportunity-kent-and-croydon-southwark-council--79f3578f-bc8f-4baf-954e-6583f5d29865 RSS feed for Independent Visitor - Volunteer Opportunity Kent and Croydon at Southwark Council. en-gb Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:30:01 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-visitor-volunteer-opportunity-kent-and-croydon-southwark-council--79f3578f-bc8f-4baf-954e-6583f5d29865 https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-visitor-volunteer-opportunity-kent-and-croydon-southwark-council--79f3578f-bc8f-4baf-954e-6583f5d29865 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:51:57 GMT Location: London | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Be a hero to a young person in care! Are you looking for a meaningful, long-term volunteering role where you can make a positive difference in a young person''s life? If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We''re seeking compassionate, reliable adults to become Independent Visitors - volunteer mentors and trusted friends to children and young people in care. What is an Independent Visitor? An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer befriender and mentor who visits a young person in care once a month, usually on weekends, to enjoy fun, supportive activities together. As an IV, you''ll be a consistent, caring adult outside their professional network - someone who chooses to be there, just for them. This is a long-term role, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least two years to help build a strong, stable relationship. We''re especially keen to hear from volunteers based in or near London, Croydon and Kent, where many of our young people live. Why it matters Young people in care often face instability and frequent change. Having a consistent adult who listens, encourages and simply spends time with them can be life changing. "My IV is the one person who''s always there fo... Permanent