Getting involved in your local community

Find out about support to meet people in your local community

Meeting supportive adults

Independent visitors

The independent visitors scheme matches up young people in care up to the age of 18 with volunteers, to befriend and have fun days out.

Find out more about the independent visitors network by watching Barnados' YouTube video.

Video Unavailable

It looks like you have declined cookies, which means we are unable to show you this video. Cookies help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling video playback.

If you would like to watch the video, please consider accepting cookies. Or, view the video directly on Youtube:

Barnardo's |"A Friend By Nature" Independent Visitors Network

 

Mentors

There are many schemes linking mentors and care leavers, such as:

The Young Lives Foundation

Family Action

The Rees Foundation