We are looking to recruit more volunteer Independent Visitors and Advocates for children and young people in Somerset who are in care or have a social worker.

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Spare time?

Like children and young people?

We are looking to recruit more volunteer Independent Visitors and Advocates for children in Somerset.

As long as you are an adult there is no upper age limit, all genders and ethnicities required.

The roles:

Independent Visitor – An adult friend to a child or young person in local authority care. To meet every 2-4 weeks. A special person to talk to, have some fun with and create some positive childhood memories 😊 A commitment of 2 years is required.

Advocate – join our bank of volunteer advocates – you decide your availability. Assist a child or young person to have a voice at meetings concerning their wellbeing. E.g. Child Protection meetings, Children Looked After meetings.

We will provide the training, support and out of pocket expenses.

What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

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About Route1Advocacy

At this time of COVID 19 Route1 Advocacy volunteers are continuing to advocate for children & young people in care and for those children & young people subject to Child Protection.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer for Route1 advocacy please contact us:-
Contact 01749 822801
[email protected]
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/education-and-families/route1-advocacy/

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