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25 years of asphaleia; 25 reasons to become an independent visitor for children and young people in care
As part of our 25 years of asphaleia celebrations, we are doing a series of posts related to 25 years and wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate a volunteering role we have had for the past eight years. what is an Independent Visitor? Becoming an Independent Visitor (IV) is a truly special volunteering opportunity. Independent Visitors are matched with a child or young person in care to offer friendship, support, and fun — someone just for them , outside the care system.
Nov 5


positive outcomes in our independent visitor service
asphaleia currently delivers the Independent Visitor and Advocacy services for East Sussex County Council. what is an Independent...
Oct 9, 2024


volunteer week; celebrating the IV role
It's Volunteer Week! Over the years, asphaleia's service delivery has been supported and strengthened by the work of volunteers. This...
Jun 3, 2024


'being an independent visitor'; an IV from our East Sussex service on their experience
asphaleia currently delivers the Independent Visiting and Advocacy services for East Sussex County Council. Independent Visitors (IV's)...
Dec 5, 2023


a volunteer's story for volunteer's week 2022
At asphaleia we are proud to celebrate Volunteer's Week and say a big thank you to all of our volunteers who help us to make an impact on...
Jun 6, 2022


IV's in east sussex support children & young people with skills development
On their first Royal visit this year, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with care leavers and something they noted in their...
Feb 4, 2022


new IV and advocacy services for East Sussex County Council
asphaleia are delighted to be delivering the Advocacy and Independent Visitor services for East Sussex County Council. We took over the...
Aug 9, 2021


independent visiting service moves on to new provider
At the end of February, the Independent Visiting Service moved on from asphaleia to a new provider. It has been a privilege to deliver...
Mar 31, 2021


volunteering opportunity with asphaleia care in london and kent
Are you looking for a way you can give back to your community? Many volunteering opportunities can require quite a lot of time and for...
Jul 2, 2020


independent visiting; what is an IV and what do they do? #VolunteersWeek
asphaleia delivers the Independent Visiting (IV) service for the London Borough of Bromley. It is a befriending service for young people...
Jun 1, 2020
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