Godalming Youth Clubs Surrey Volunteer

Godalming Youth Clubs Surrey Volunteer

Posted for National Autistic Society (NAS)

Posted by Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead website to express your interest.

Why we want you

The club provides social support during school term for autistic children and young people. We need volunteers to come along and help during club sessions. The role is based in Godalming but may involve trips into the community

What you will be doing

• Help set up the session
• Support young people in play, life skills, life skills, social and communication activities
• Participate with young people as their ‘buddies’ where young people can have someone to chat to and try activities
• Develop and maintaining positive relationships with young people their parents / carers and other professionals involved
• You will need to complete elearning module before starting this role

What skills do I need?

• Sense of fun and humour
• Empathy with the young people who attend the club
• A calm approach and a patient attitude – young people on the autism spectrum may have difficulty communicating, socialising and thinking of others’ needs.
• Ability to volunteer as part of a team
• Ability to volunteer as part of a team
• We require a DBS check for this role