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Branch Ad Hoc Volunteer (South Lanarkshire Branch)

  • VO94909

Description

We have 116 volunteer-led branches across the UK, covering almost three quarters of the country. We also have online branches for autistic people with a shared interest, identity or experience. Our hard-working volunteers run support, information and social activities for autistic adults, children and their families in their local area. They also organise and join in with fundraising and campaigning.

Our branches run a huge range of activities. These groups and activities provide a friendly and safe space for parents and families seeking support. Branches always need more helping hands, so as an Ad Hoc Volunteer you can help the branch continue to provide this valuable support.

Do you have a few hours a month to give to volunteering? This role can fit around your responsibilities, and you can decide when and how you would like to volunteer. There is flexibility on the amount of the time you give too. We know our volunteers have busy lives and we do our best to fit around you.

The role is fully supported by the regional Senior Branch Engagement Officer and the other branch volunteers. You will receive full guidance and training for everything you’ll need to do.

How you’ll hear about your application

Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive notifications to the email address you apply with. Sometimes the emails we send about your application go into junk folders. We will keep in touch with you through an email address ending in @NAS.goassemble.com, do check your junk folder for confirmation of your application and other messages from us.

When and where

Flexible, role is on an ad hoc basis and will be as and when required for branch events.
Home based (plus travel to branch activities).
Support

Written guidance on a range of branch activities.
You must complete any requested eLearning training modules before you start volunteering.
Insurance cover for all branch activities.
What you will be doing
Assisting at in person branch activities such as bucket collections, fundraising activities, etc. Where extra volunteers are required on the day of an event.
The skills you need
Knowledge and experience of the autism spectrum is an advantage but not essential as we can provide training.
Good organisational skills.
Confident in speaking to members of public.
What's in it for you
Improve support to autistic people and their families in your local area.
Build up an understanding of autism by volunteering with autistic people.
Access free training and learn new skills.
Meet new people.
A worthwhile achievement to add to your CV.
Having fun whilst carrying out a valuable role.
This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity and will allow you to make a difference to those you are supporting and their families.

Organisation aims and objectives

The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.

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Frequency and commitment details

the role is flexible and can fit round other commitments you have

Restrictions

Experience required: Knowledge and experience of the autism spectrum is an advantage but not essential as we can provide training. Good organisational skills. Confident in speaking to members of public.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Agreed expenses reimbursed
Training details: You will be asked to complete our elearning modules including safeguarding and autism understanding

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