We've done lots of lovely things together in that time. I've had the opportunity to do things that I wouldn't have done if I wasn't volunteering.
- Independent Visitor, Female
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I became an Independent Visitor two years ago with the hope of using my spare time to bring a little fun and stability to a young person’s life. Having had interactions with…
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