You could go bowling, play football or have a picnic.
An appeal has been made for people to spare a few hours a month to take part in fun activities with Leicestershire children in care.
Independent visitors take a child to activities such as the cinema, bowling or playing football.
Councillor Deborah Taylor, cabinet member for children and families, said: "The independent visitors scheme is a brilliant initiative which gives young people in care some respite and an opportunity to develop a relationship with an adult who is there for them and to listen, support and encourage them during their time in care, and often beyond this time.
We encourage people who have time to get involved and volunteer as independent visitors can make a real difference in young person’s life."
Listen to Denise Cole an Independent Visitors Scheme Support Worker here
The county council is encouraging more people to volunteer and make a difference in a childs life by spending time with them outside their foster or residential home.
Leicestershire resident, Greg Walker, volunteered as an independent visitor after his wife saw an advert in a fostering magazine.
He said: “I missed being an active dad with my own children having grown up and left home. I particularly missed all the busy weekends and activities, such as visiting water parks, theme parks, and cinema visits.
“As an Independent visitor, it’s great to bring pleasure and enjoyment to another young person. I’m more active now, losing a little weight in the process and being able to claim costs back in line with the scheme."
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