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The National Autistic Society
We are the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Description

We are the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

Why we want you

We are holding our first ever sponsored  lantern walk this November and we are looking for volunteers to be involved in the running of the event.

Duties

What you will be doing

  • We have a wide variety of roles available
  • Set up volunteers - helping to put up marquees, unload equipment and supplies from vans, and make sure the event village is looking its best
  • Route Marshals - you will be based at a spot along the route helping out along the route to direct and support the walkers
  • Lone Walking Marshals - walking along side anyone who has come to the event on their own
  • Registration Team - welcome and check in our supporters at the registration desk.
  • Merchandise Stall - help with setting up the stall and then chatting to people who are browsing our merchandise and taking contactless payments
  • Quiet Tent Volunteer - keeping the tent neat and tidy and assisting anyone using the tent should they require it
  • Crafting Session Volunteers - supporting people at the event to decorate their lantern
  • Event Village Support - chatting to people who have come along, providing information and handing out medals when supporters have completed the event
  • De-rig Volunteers - helping to take down the tents and pack away equipment
  • Station Guide Volunteers - lead groups of supporters back to the train and Tube station after the event
Training
You will receive a full briefing before the event

Time commitment

Our volunteer shifts are approximately 3 hours depending on the role you chose, you can chose to do more than 1 shift if you wish to
Application deadline

Causes

UCL Departments

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.