Organisation Name: Calderdale Council Independent Visitor Service
Email Address: sarah.maligranda@calderdale.gov.uk
Phone: 01422 288253
Cause/Interest: Youth
Listing End Date:
Skill Required: Interpersonal skills, Listening and communication
Type Of Activity: Befriending, buddying and mentoring, Youth work
Additional/Specific Suitability: Older People, Those looking for work
Age/Gender Restrictions:
Directions:
Geographical Area(s): Calderdale
Opportunity Type: Location
Requirements And Benefits: Independent Visitor
Would you be able to volunteer for Calderdale Council’s Independent Visitor service?
As an Independent Visitor you will support, advise and befriend a young person in local authority care. You can make a real difference by sharing a hobby, sport or interest, helping with school or college work and going on outings. We are looking for adult volunteers who can offer a regular commitment of 4-6 hours per month for at least 12 months, or longer, to support a young person who is in the care of Calderdale council?
Skills
Do you get on well with children and young people?
Do you have ability to offer a befriending and supportive role to the children and young people that are looked after by Calderdale Council?
Can you show commitment to a child or young person?
Have you got a lot of patience?
Could you support a young person with challenging behaviour?
Can you travel across Yorkshire and adjoining counties?
Are you:
A good communicator with children, young people and adults.
Able to empathise with a child or young persons’ view, wishes and feelings.
Able to actively listen to a child/ young person without imposing their own views of opinions.
Willing to undergo a rigorous recruitment and training programme.
Aged 21 years or older.
Would you be able to volunteer for Calderdale Council’s Independent Visitor service?
As an Independent Visitor you will support, advise and befriend a young person in local authority care. You can make a real difference by sharing a hobby, sport or interest, helping with school or college work and going on outings. We are looking for adult volunteers who can offer a regular commitment of 4-6 hours per month for at least 12 months, or longer, to support a young person who is in the care of Calderdale council?
Skills
Do you get on well with children and young people?
Do you have ability to offer a befriending and supportive role to the children and young people that are looked after by Calderdale Council?
Can you show commitment to a child or young person?
Have you got a lot of patience?
Could you support a young person with challenging behaviour?
Can you travel across Yorkshire and adjoining counties?
Are you:
A good communicator with children, young people and adults.
Able to empathise with a child or young persons’ view, wishes and feelings.
Able to actively listen to a child/ young person without imposing their own views of opinions.
Willing to undergo a rigorous recruitment and training programme.
Aged 21 years or older.
Skill Required: Interpersonal skills, Listening and communication
Times For The Opportunity: Any
Volunteer Commitment: Long term (Commitment of at least 6 months expected)
