Wiltshire Independent Visitor Scheme is looking for volunteers in the Devizes, Salisbury and Warminster areas to visit, listen to and support young people who are living in care.
Wiltshire Council, who helps run and fund the scheme, is looking for volunteer adults (aged over 21) who communicate well with young people, understand their issues and interests and have some regular time to spare. Independent Visitor’s are for young people living in care who have little or no contact from their parents or family.
The scheme is particularly looking for volunteers in the Devizes, Salisbury and Warminster areas, and male volunteers are currently under-represented.
Sheila Lupton, Wiltshire’s Independent Visitor manager, said: “The scheme is great for both volunteers and young people. We match young people with volunteers according to their interests, personalities and preferences, this means they usually get on really well together and young people can build up a strong trusting relationship with their volunteer visitor.”
Training and ongoing support are all provided. For more information contact Sheila Lupton on 01373 859485.
