Independent Visitor
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An Independent Visitor (also known as an IV) is a responsible adult volunteer who befriends and
supports a child or young person looked after by a local authority and has little or no contact with
their parents.
By becoming an IV, you can make a real difference. They spend a few hours each month with a child, building a consistent, trusted relationship through spending time together and enjoying fun activities.
This rewarding role offers the chance to provide support, encouragement, and stability to a young person who needs it most.
At Coram, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe a diverse volunteer community enables us to better support the children and families we work with. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community we serve, including people from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled people, individuals with lived experience of care, those who are neurodivergent, and others who are currently underrepresented. We would also particularly welcome male volunteers, as positive male role models can be especially valuable for teenage boys in care.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Role
• An ability to communicate effectively with children or young people
• To maintain an attitude of tolerance and acceptance to young people whose values and
behaviour may be different to your own
• To be willing to gain knowledge and experience of the care system and needs of young
people in the care system
• A willingness to undergo training for the role
• A willingness to accept and abide by the rules and boundaries of the role
• An understanding of the importance of long term relationships to children and to be
prepared to make an open-ended commitment
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Where:
Various SK locations
Closing date for applications:
31 December 2026
