The Advocacy People
Independent Visitors
What is the Independent Visitors service?
The Independent Visitors service provides volunteer befrienders for children and young people in care who have little or no contact with their family. An Independent Visitor is an adult volunteer who builds a positive, ongoing relationship with a young person, spending time with them on activities and outings to provide friendship, fun, and a stable presence in their life.
How can Independent Visitors help me?
Children and young people in care can sometimes feel isolated, particularly if they have limited family contact. An Independent Visitor offers consistency and genuine friendship, someone who is there just for them, with no professional agenda. This relationship can improve a young person's confidence, wellbeing, and sense of belonging, and can provide positive experiences and memories that last a lifetime.
How can I get Independent Visitors support?
If you are a professional working with a child or young person in care who might benefit from an Independent Visitor, please contact us to make a referral. We carefully match young people with volunteers based on their interests and needs to ensure the best possible relationship.