Community Group Volunteer - Lyndhurst (New Forest)
Community Group Volunteer - Lyndhurst (New Forest)
Posted for Autism Hampshire
Posted by Volunteer First
You will be redirected to the Volunteer First website to express your interest.
We need organised and passionate individuals who want to support and facilitate community groups for autistic adults in their local community. Our Serendipity Community Groups are designed to help autistic adults to meet in a welcoming and non-judgmental setting. We need friendly and caring volunteers to make this happen.
What you will be doing?
Full training for the role will be provided with a three month induction period and then regular quarterly training sessions:
- Welcome new members to the group and help them settle in.
- Support members to participate in group activities.
- Help make suggestions about new group activities.
- Help send feedback about the group to Autism Hampshire staff.
- Keep an accurate record of attendance at the group.
- Report any concerns to Autism Hampshire staff.
New Forest Community Group runs once twice a month on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm.
Whilst we value regular commitment, you will be joining a team, so you do not need to be available for every session. Please make your availability known to Autism Hampshire staff when registering your interest.
What skills do I need?
- Interest in supporting autistic adults
- Good listener
- Reliable
- Can offer support in a non-judgmental way
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Location:
Lyndhurst Community Centre
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
SO43 7NY
You will be redirected to the Volunteer First website to express your interest.
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