Volunteer Play Assistant for autistic children
Focus Surrey
Volunteers needed to support children with autism in a fun and child-centred environment
We are looking for volunteers to help support children with autism in a fun, friendly and child-centred environment. You need to be energetic, reliable and committed, as you will be active and on your feet regularly with your allocated child. Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and be interested in developing your understanding of children with disabilities. As a play assistant you will work 1:1 or 2:1 with two children on specific targets and create learning opportunities through play and fun in a natural environment setting.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Teaching & Training,Youth Work,Support Work
Art & Craft, Cleaning & Tidying, Evaluating & Reviewing, Photography
You need to be energetic, reliable and committed, as you will be active and on your feet regularly with your allocated child. Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and be interested in developing your understanding of children with disabilities.
You will receive two full days of training to help children practise social and early years’ skills, in line with the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), an evidence-based approach. The club is led by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). We provide two full training days in order for you to develop your understanding of autism, ABA and the skills required for the position. All volunteers go through a reference check and an Enhanced DBS check, and receive a certificate of participation and attendance. So far we have trained more than 500 volunteers over 15 terms. Feedback taken each term indicated that 100% of volunteers surveyed would recommend the volunteering experience. The feedback each term from volunteers, parents and children has been overwhelmingly positive. One volunteer said: "My experience here has been incredible – I could not have imagined it to go any better! It was a perfect balance between challenging and fun. Staff were amazing and always there when needed and volunteers were all lovely. Very well-run centre. Everyone should volunteer.”
12 Saturdays, 9am to 4pm each Saturday The confirmed club dates are: 27th September (Training Day 1), 4th October, 11th October, 18th October (Training Day 2), 25th October, 1st November, 8th November, 15th November, 22nd November, 29th November, 6th December, 13th December
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Morden, Greater London
The venue is in Morden, accessible by bus routes 80, 93 and 154. It is a 15-minute walk from Morden Station or a 5-minute walk from Morden South station.
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