MONDAY
8AM It's a sunny summer's morning and I am planning a day in the office. As an independent visitor volunteer co-ordinator for Croydon Council's service my role involves co-ordinating a network of volunteers who visit and mentor children in care. I recruit, train and supervise volunteers and work closely with my colleagues in children's social services. No two weeks are the same.
As we have hot-desking, I know I need to arrive early to be sure of getting my preferred seat. I set up my computer and start planning my week. As it's quiet, I take the opportunity to catch up with one of the independent reviewing officers (IRO) I sit near and update her on how some of her young people are getting on with their independent visitors (IVs).
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