Independent visitors: Volunteers help children in care

Catherine Pestano
Monday, June 24, 2019

Independent visitors provide vital support to children in care. Catherine Pestano, who helps co-ordinate a network of nearly 80 volunteers in Croydon, south London, describes a typical week for the service.

Catherine Pestano (above) matches volunteers to young people in care. Picture: Alex Deverill
Catherine Pestano (above) matches volunteers to young people in care. Picture: Alex Deverill

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