Independent Visitor - Wokingham

Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
This job is closed.
Job description

Volunteer for NYAS

  • Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life?
  • Do you have 1- 4 hours per month to spare?

Due to the request of the young people who are waiting for an Indepenent Visitor we urgently require male volunteer befrienders to be a positive role model. So why not volunteer as a mentor/befriender for NYAS as an Independent Visitor for children and young people in care.

As a volunteer you will:

  • Have fun, take young people on outings and maybe share a hobby, sport or interest
  • Offer support and a listening ear and be a positive influence in a young person’s life and help build self- esteem and confidence

You don’t need any special qualifications

We are looking for reliable and dependable people from all walks of life.

We will provide training and on-going support. We will pay expenses to a set limit.

Here is what some of our young people and volunteers have to say about this rewarding role:

  • I like how my Independent Visitor isn’t anything to do with social services and is here to support me not to judge.
  • They have boosted my confidence, now I feel like when I go places I can just relax and have fun.
  • My young person always looks forward to me coming, they have had such a disjointed life, I am a stable figure in their life and this has to be important for them as everything else changes around them a lot.

Job Type: Volunteer

Budget: £30.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract, Volunteer

Expected hours: No more than 2 per week

Work Location: In person

 

Organisation
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500

Support for care experience young people

Posted on: 30 December 2025
Closed date: 02 February 2026 at 10:16
Job ref: NYAS Volunteer opportunities
Tags: Social Care / Development, Engagement / Outreach, Mentoring / Coaching, Students / School, Youth / Children, Events / Activities, Social / Support Work

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

This job is closed.