Royal Borough of Greenwich
Independent Visitor Service
Register Your Interest to Volunteer
💜 Become an Independent Visitor – Change a Life, One Visit at a Time
Every young person in care deserves someone who chooses to show up – just for them.
As an Independent Visitor, you’ll be more than a volunteer. You’ll be a trusted adult, a consistent presence, and a listening ear for a young person who may not have anyone else in their corner.
This is your chance to build a one-to-one relationship that could transform a young person’s confidence, trust, and future – and leave a lifelong impact on you, too.
Apply today – because showing up can change everything.
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Discover more about becoming an Independent Visitor:
By Volunteering With Goal 17 you will get access to:
APPLICATION
First, you’ll fill in an application form. This helps us learn about your interests, your experience, and what’s drawn you to the Independent Volunteer role.
INTERVIEW
This is a thorough and important part of the process. We’ll talk about your background, your motivations, and your expectations about being an IV, to make sure this role is the right fit for you.
REFERENCES
After the interview, we’ll ask for references from people who know you well, and we’ll carry out a DBS check. This is standard for anyone working with young people and helps keep everyone safe
MATCHING
When your training is finished, we’ll carefully match you with a young person. We take time to get this right, looking at your interests and personalities to help set the stage for a positive, lasting relationship.
ONGOING SUPPORT
Being an IV is a big commitment, so you’ll have support from our team at every stage of the journey. We’re here to make sure you feel prepared, supported, and ready to make a difference.
Fill out the short form below to start your journey – and change a young person’s life.
This programme is being operated by Goal 17 Ltd in partnership with several The Royal Borough of Greenwich and Wowment Ltd. By registering as a volunteer you are agreeing to be contacted by Goal 17. We take your privacy very seriously and will not share your details with anyone else other than our direct partners in delivering this programme. Our full privacy policy can be viewed here.