Who we are: The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. We transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Since 1962, autistic people have turned to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work. We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. Why we need you: The Education Rights Service provides impartial, confidential information, advice and support on education rights and entitlements for parents and carers of pre-school and school-age children with autism across the UK. The information is provided primarily via a telephone based service frequently backed up by email and written communication. Volunteers provide this from their own home. About this volunteering opportunity: Location: Scotland, home based Training dates: Weekend training will take place in Glasgow in January 2021 Time: Four hours per week. You can choose when to make calls and you can spread the hours across two or more days around your other commitments. You will be: Calling parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum who have contacted the Education Rights Service Offering accurate and up to date information on education legislation, regulations and guidance Helping parents to get appropriate provision for their child and providing information on relevant issues and helping them to write letters and prepare for meetings Carrying out case work which may include gathering, reading and analysing documents and carrying out research Recording details of interactions with parents on the Education Rights Service database and keeping accurate records Dealing appropriately with confidential information and documentation in line with the service’s policies. Some occasional travel to attend training and forums will be necessary.

Our Rabbit Co-ordinators are central to the success of our new plan. Each Rabbit Co-ordinator will be aligned to a small group of foster carers. When a rabbit is placed with a foster carer, the Rabbit Co-ordinator will be in touch within a few days to discuss the rabbits care plan. Through this informal chat, which may happen by phone, video call, messenger, WhatsApp – or whatever tool works for you both, the Rabbit Co-ordinator and Foster Carer will chat about the rabbits' health, behaviour, diet, temperament, likes and dislikes and together they will agree on a Care Plan for each rabbit. The Rabbit Co-ordinator will help identify appointments needed at The Bunny Bothy and advise the foster carer of any vet appointments that should also be booked. The Rabbit Co-ordinator will record the entire care plan within Shelter Manager, our online software for managing all our rabbit and adoption records. So all the management team, care teams and Bunny Bothy teams will be able to see exactly what is happening and when for that rabbit. The Rabbit Co-ordinator’s will ensure accurate, consistent recording of data throughout the process. And after that chat, they also know more about the rabbits too – so they will help ensure we have an accurate bio in place for sharing on the website and social media too.

About the opportunity Fledgling Volunteer Online Creative Journals Wing/Group Manager Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? You would concentrate on thinking of ways to populate the wing and also work with our Social Media Team to help promote our Creative Journals Wing through social media. This is a really fun position , however we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting this new wing thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone, using your own initiative and motivation, in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people. Fledgling are looking for a Volunteer Online Creative Journals Wing/Group Manager. Our ideal candidate will be someone who already keeps their own Creative Journal or Art Journal and will be happy to share the pages in our Creative Journals Online Wing. You will be very passionate about creativity and art and expressing thoughts,feelings quotes and a scope of topics through Creative Journalling expression. We are looking for someone who will encourage new members to populate this new online Wing and to help them use this as a medium for cathartic expression. At Fledgling we believe that using creativity is a great form of catharsis for mental health. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the arts, creativity and is compassionate about mental health. Our focus is on the creative process and the healing property this has and so you would encourage members to make their own Creative Journals pages and they will receive encouraging feedback in return. You will need access to the internet and because we are online ,we are global ,so you can apply from anywhere in the world! You would concentrate on thinking of ways to populate the wing and also work with our Social Media Team to help promote our Creative Journals Wing through social media. This is a really fun position , however we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting this new wing thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone, using your own initiative and motivation, in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people. You would take on the Creative Journals Wing as a project but also leave feedback in our other busier and established Wings. We ask Managers to commit to 2-3 days a week if possible. You wouldn't be expected to be present all day on those days,you would pop on and off to suit you. Our Volunteers at Fledgling leave positive and encouraging feedback on the posts we get, i.e they will say a few things they like about what is posted. We see so often how this builds the self esteem of our members, and our Volunteers! Our Volunteer days our Monday to Friday, we rest up and next up at the weekend! This is a Volunteer position. If you think that you have the Creative Mojo to take on this position and would like to find out more, please email us. We look forward to hearing from you!

About the opportunity Fledgling Art Collective Central Music Facebook Wing Manager *Music Facebook Wing Manager needed urgently To Volunteer for Fledgling Arts Collective Central* Your role will involve organising and mentoring new members to your Facebook.com music wing and making sure of its general smooth running. This will include interacting with online members leaving feedback on the music they create in a positive constructive way. Managing the other Fledgling members who leave feedback sorting problems, questions and mentoring them as well as having a general good rapport. You will also be encouraged to get new members to join your wing using any methods you can. Having a creative, musical, positive and constructive approach will be required. Mentoring will be provided. Spread your wings and come fly with us. We provide a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality or who feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world : to express themselves through art. Who are Fledgling? We provide a platform both online (primarily) and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality or who feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world : to express themselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis and being CathARTic! We provide an exciting ground-breaking arts collective and we encourage people to express themselves through art. We believe the arts are a great elixir and creativity is our currency. Our ethos is based on 'pay it forward' exchanging the arts for positive and encouraging feedback from our team of art-crazy volunteers and encouraging our members also to create a ripple effect. The arts is an area where we are all free to express ourselves , be liberated in a way that we can't in our usual regimented , institutionalised world. It's a place where we don't have to colour within the lines , but we can go over the edges and...well...who knows where that might lead.... We see the arts as emancipation and an area where we can all be unified by transmitting and sharing expression , unified by love , the arts and expression. We know that expressing ourselves through Creativity makes us all feel great and empowered! Fledgling Arts Collective Central believe that there are no 'amateurs' in the Arts & Creativity- WE ARE ALL ARTISTS ; and that the feel good ethos we encourage can really help with issues like building self esteem and helping to lift depression for instance. We Believe the Arts & Creativity can change the world for the better. We believe in can be unity in spite of diversity. We believe that positivity & love are contagious. We Believe in showing each other kindness We Believe in encouraging each other We Believe in Alternative Giving & Paying It Forward We Believe in Breaking conventions We Believe in embracing our unique selves and & Being Proud of who we are We Believe in embracing Difference If you empathise and feel akin with our beliefs please apply. `Together we can Soar! About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? The Ideal Applicant We are looking for a Music Wing Manager with the relevant skills to support us and do this role. You should have a passion for the arts and compassion for mental health also; ◾good communication and interpersonal skills; ◾dedication, commitment, imagination, working on own initiative, reliable, ◾Organised ◾At ease dealing with people Fledgling is currently run by Volunteers online , so this would be an online post. A good future reference will be given to any volunteer that shows enthusiasm, commitment, reliability and general rapport for a year or more. Does this appeal to you? Can you help us spread our wings further and soar some more? :) We are very accepting of all people , if you are happy to do something for love rather than money, then Fledgling is a great place to be! How to apply: Fledglingdalepa@hotmail.com Dale Sencier : PA: Fledgling Arts Collective Central

About the opportunity The Outreach Wing of Fledgling Arts Collective is a Facebook group where members can come together to support and give advice to each other, and through which they can contact us for informal advice and counselling. As a manager for the Outreach Wing at Fledgling you will be responsible for the general running of the Outreach Wing. You will be responsible for the success of the group, and as such the role will include diverse tasks. You will manage and mentor volunteers, give informal advice and counsel to members suffering from mental health issues, manage the Facebook group, and conduct regular promotion of the wing on social media forums such as Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the head of a small team within Fledgling Arts Collective. We welcome new ideas and approaches and, as such, there is a great deal of opportunity for creativity and for you to make a lasting impact in this role. Duties and Responsibilities: - Monitoring the Outreach Facebook page; responding to posts with sympathy and advice, and managing potentially triggering posts. - Promoting the Outreach Wing through social media; Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest. - Creating and implementing new ways of expanding the wing, and reaching more people in need of our help. - Some basic administrative tasks when required. - Motivating and managing a team of Outreach volunteers; sending out the morning message to your team on your rota days, ensuring that everybody is where they are supposed to be at the right time, and keeping morale high, leading as an exemplar. - Mentoring new volunteers; at Fledgling we love to pass on our expertise, and as an Outreach Manager, you will be expected to mentor new volunteers and share your wisdom. - Working closely with other Outreach Managers and with the Director of Fledgling Arts Collective to ensure that the Outreach Wing is running smoothly, and growing steadily. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? Requirements: - An understanding that, although this is a voluntary role, you are undertaking a long-term commitment as Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective - please do not apply for this role if you expect to leave within the next 6 months. - A warm, kind, and empathetic approach, and a big heart. - Enthusiasm and the ability to self-motivate. - Any experience of giving counselling, therapy, or working in mental health is desirable, but not essential. - You do not have to have any experience of social media - although it is desirable, it is non-essential as we will provide training in this. - Personal experience of mental health struggles - Fledgling is an organisation for those struggling with their mental health, run by those who can empathise with their struggles. It is therefore desirable that you have some personal experience in this area.

There’s volunteering, and then there’s Full-Time Volunteering (FTV). It’s an incredible opportunity for people aged between 18 and 35 to undertake a life-changing challenge, living away from home for up to 12 months while supporting some of the most vulnerable or marginalised people and communities across the UK. It’s your chance to unearth hidden talents, boost self-confidence, meet new people and change lives. So whether you’re looking to leave your mark on the world, develop your skills base or devote a gap year to a cause you really care about, FTV is for you. No one volunteering placement is the same. You could be supporting older people, homeless people, families, children or young people. You might be working within an environmental setting, or a residential one, or you could be undertaking sporting activities – we take care to match you to the opportunity that’s right for you. This could mean: Befriending and supporting someone in their home, or groups of beneficiaries in a single project (like a homeless shelter), making a real difference to their wellbeing Acting as a mentor or role model to young people or people with disabilities, perhaps helping them to plan for their futures at key transition points in their lives Enabling access to social and leisure activities, at home, locally or at University, giving people connections to their communities they couldn’t otherwise enjoy. Full-time volunteering is also an excellent route to recognised work experience in a variety of sectors, including social work, social care, nursing, medicine, teaching, youth work and psychology. For any further information, or an informal chat, please contact volunteer@volunteeringmatters.org.uk or telephone 0121 678 8821 .

The aim of East Lothian's Ageing Well project is to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of older people by encouraging and supporting people to be more active - particularly those who take little or no physical activity. The project, funded by NHS Lothian and East Lothian Council, has been running since 2002. Ageing Well are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to come forward with new ideas for activities for the programme and also support run these activities in and around East Lothian. You will have the opportunity to be outside, keeping active, using the skills you already have and learning new ones. You will gain a sense of achievement from encouraging and supporting others and making a valuable contribution to our project.

About the opportunity "We would like to develop an app - can you help with your skills? The app is based on our charity ( Fledgling Arts Collective Central ) Facebook community where people leave positive comments on other member’s art /photography / poetry/ film/ music/ creative journals posts - these are spread over 7 Facebook groups. Each group acts as a place to post for that specific art form as listed previously and then comments are left. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? We would like a user-friendly app to make it easy for our members and volunteers alike to do this using their mobile phone. We want to simplify it so it can be done easily on the go i.e on the bus, train in a waiting room etc. We want to be as accessible as possible. Would you be willing to offer your app-creating skills to our charity for free , as a philanthropic endeavour? It would mean a lot to us and make a huge difference for our members. We would be willing to leave you a great reference for any time in the future. We can go into more detail on your interest and reply. We look forward to hearing from you!" Practical Considerations Internet, computer

About the opportunity As a General Senior Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective you will be working at the helm of a small, close-knit organisation. You will have the chance to make a real impact, working closely with the Director to put your ideas and enthusiasm into practice within the organisation. The role of a General Senior Manager is manyfold - you will be in charge of mentoring new volunteers, as well as training up managers. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the day to day activity of Fledgling - managing our Facebook pages, and responding sensitively to difficult or triggering posts. You will also be responsible for leaving affirmative feedback on the artwork, photography, poetry, music, and film of our members - this is the really fun part! As Senior Manager, you will need to lead as an exemplar, setting an example to the rest of the team, and working hard to maintain our welcoming, inclusive, and caring environment. Duties: - Motivating and managing a team of volunteers, and managers. - Ensuring that managers and volunteers are keeping to their rota days, and following up with them and the Director if not. - Mentoring new volunteers, and training new managers. - Undertaking some basic administrative tasks when required - making rotas and forms, or drafting flyers. - Leaving affirmative and sensitive feedback on creative work made by our members. - Managing any tensions that arise on posts, and dealing sensitively with triggering material. - Adhering to and embodying the ethos of Fledgling at all times - diversity, difference, inclusivity, empathy, and kindness. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? Requirements: - An understanding that, although this is a voluntary role, you are undertaking a long-term commitment as Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective - please do not apply for this role if you expect to leave within the next 6 months. - A warm, kind, and empathetic approach, and a big heart. - Enthusiasm and the ability to self-motivate. - Personal experience of mental health struggles - Fledgling is an organisation for those struggling with their mental health, run by those who can empathise with their struggles. It is therefore desirable that you have some personal experience of struggling with poor mental health. - The ability to commit to at least 3 days per week, hopping on and off as much as you can, to fit around your schedule. - You must be over the age of 18 years old for this position Practical Considerations -Facebook Account -Internet connection

About the opportunity As an Online Deputy Team Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective Central you will be working at the helm of a small, close-knit organisation. This position is as acting Deputy to the Founder of Fledgling. You will have the chance to make a real impact, working closely with the Founder to put your ideas and enthusiasm into practice within the organisation. The role of Online Deputy Team Manager is manifold - you will be in charge of mentoring new volunteers, as well as training managers. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the day to day activity of Fledgling - helping to manage our Facebook Wings/Groups. You will deal efficiently and kindly with any difficult situations that may arise. You will also be responsible for leaving positive and encouraging feedback on the artwork, photography, poetry, music, and film of our members - this is the really fun part! As Online Deputy Team Manager, you will need to lead as an exemplar, setting an example to the rest of the team, and working hard to maintain our welcoming, inclusive, and caring environment. Duties: Be very comfortable using social media. Motivating and managing a team of volunteers, and managers. Ensuring that managers and volunteers are keeping to their rota days, and following up with them if not. Mentoring new volunteers, and training new managers. Undertaking some basic administrative tasks when required - making rotas and forms, or drafting flyers. Leaving affirmative and sensitive feedback on creative posts made by our members. Managing any possible tensions that arise on posts, and dealing sensitively with triggering material. Adhering to and embodying the ethos of Fledgling at all times - diversity, difference, inclusivity, empathy, and kindness. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? Requirements: - An understanding that, although this is a voluntary role, you are undertaking a long-term commitment as an Online Deputy Team Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective Central - please do not apply for this role if you expect to leave within the next 12 months. A warm, kind, and empathetic approach, and a big heart. Enthusiasm and the ability to self-motivate ,be professional ,reliable and dedicated. A compassionate understanding of mental health struggles - Fledgling is an organisation for those struggling with their mental health, run by those who can empathise with their struggles. The ability to commit to 3 days per week, hopping on and off as much as you can, to fit around your schedule. This is a position that requires someone who can be reliable, dedicated , consistent, provide stability ,use initiative and invest passion into their work. We look forward to hearing from you! Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central Practical Considerations Computer and internet connection needed