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Volunteer Mentor
When We Need You
From 05/09/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for volunteers to mentor individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), providing them with specific skills to progress in life. No experience of ASD is required as training is provided. Mentors support people with ASD to gain the skills and confidence they need to progress in life. Typically, it is a one-to-one relationship between a more experienced and a less experienced person in certain areas. It is based upon encouragement, constructive comments, openness, mutual trust, respect and a willingness to learn and share. It has agreed upon goals and is time limited (6 months to 1 year). If you have these qualities and time to give then get in touch! Volunteering is great for personal development and growth and you will gain a great sense of achievement. Volunteers will not be out of pocket as expenses are paid. Free training is also provided and the time commitment is a few hours per week or fortnight. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? You should ocntact us ideally by phone or email using the contact details on the right or select the REGISTER INTEREST button. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please contact the VolunteerCentre. It generally takes between 2 and 3 months after you contact us to get you started.
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About National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all peope with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
Skills & Experience
Good communication and interpersonal skills, empathy and understanding, ability to work alone and use initiative, reliable, consistent, dependable and trustworthy.
Travel Details
Mentors and clients would meet where it is mutually convenient and help the match to progress, for example, the library if the client wants to join, the train station if independent travel is an aim or a coffee shop to plan.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
The induction training involves 2 full days which includes Autism awareness and training regarding the volunteer experience i.e. expectations, boundaries and mentoring skills. Volunteers also receive regular support meetings with training up dates
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Learning Disabilities
Expenses Detail
Volunteers expenses are paid directly into the volunteer's bank account.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
We are looking for a 6 months commitment from volunteers. Mentoring will require around 3 hours per week of your time.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
20
Reference Code
33-3827
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
1st Floor
Central Chambers
109 Hope Street
Glasgow
Scotland
G2 6LL
Contact: Fiona Couper
Tel: 0141 221 8090
Email: fiona.couper@nas.org.uk
Website: http:// www.autism.org.uk
