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Role Detail

Autism Befriender Volunteer

resources for autism

Reach Out Befriender Role: To support an Autistic child, young person or adult and their family. Helping them to gain confidence, new skills, reduce isolation and become more engaged with their local community.

Detailed Description

Reach Out Befriender Role: To support an Autistic child, young person or adult and their family. Helping them to gain confidence, new skills, reduce isolation and become more engaged with their local community. Resources for Autism is a dynamic and practical organisation providing services for Autistic children, young people and adults and for their families and carers. Volunteers are an integral part of our service delivery and the support they provide through our Reach Out service makes an invaluable positive impact on the lives of the people they support.

Activities you will be doing

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

What skills are required for this role

Organising & Planning

Why these skills are required

Skills and Experiences: Previous experience of working with people with additional needs is not required, we are looking for the following qualities and skills: 1. Reliability and Resilience 2. Enthusiasm and a creative approach to solving problem and ideas for practical activities. 3. A non – judgemental approach in working with others 4. Effective Communication skills and a professional approach to volunteering 5. Confidence in working with new people and situations

What is in it for you

What we offer: Induction training, ongoing training and support, opportunities for further development and references. This is a very rewarding role and a great opportunity to make a real positive difference. This role will also be rewarding for you. As well as supporting families, you will be learning and developing new skills and meeting people from diverse backgrounds.

Time Commitment

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Outreach role - in communities across London We are keen to recruit volunteers to the following areas:Barnet, Brent followed by Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. However roles across London

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30

Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18+
We Welcome
all groups welcome As this role takes place from the persons home we cannot guarantee access for certain disabilities
Location
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