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Resources for Autism
Resources for Autism is a charity that aims to improve the lives of children and adults who are diagnosed with autism; providing practical autism specific services and support to families. Our services include: Play and Youth Clubs Art and Music Therapy Adult Social Groups Reach Out( Home based Volunteers Support for Families) amongst other services.
Description

We need volunteers to provide a supportive and positive relationship to autistic young people (from 12 to 24 years) to help them build confidence and self-esteem, learn new skills, feel less isolated, work towards goals and access their local community.

This is a very rewarding role and a great opportunity to make a real positive difference. As well as supporting young autistic people, you will be learning and developing new skills and meeting people from diverse backgrounds.

All our volunteers receive induction training, ongoing support, opportunities for further development, and references.

Duties

Giving one-to-one mentoring support to a young autistic person. This support may include having fun and exploring new interests, engaging in practical activities at the service user’s home and/or in their community, and supporting the development of confidence, self-esteem, and life skills.

Who will the volunteers be working with?
Autistic young people (from 12 to 24 years)
Training
Our training consists of 4 zoom sessions, covering autism awareness, communication approaches, safeguarding and practical approaches, and getting ready for the volunteer role. Our next training sessions take place on the 19th, 22nd, 27th and 29th Sep, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Time commitment

The mentoring location will depend on where the service user lives and their local community. The service is being offered to young people living in the following locations: Barnet, Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Ealing, Hounslow and Richmond.

Volunteers will need to be available for around 2 hours a week for 6 months. Mentoring can be flexible dependent on the service user, and may take place on weekdays, weekends or evenings.
Application deadline

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.