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Branch Coffee Group Volunteer (North Lanarkshire Branch - Motherwell)

  • National Autistic Society
  • VO106871

Description

We have an exciting opportunity to get involved with our North Lanarkshire Branch and help out at their Coffee Group in Motherwell.

The Coffee Group provides an opportunity for autistic adults to meet in a relaxed, safe environment to gently socialise, enjoy some peer support and help reduce feelings of isolation.

We already have some great volunteers involved in this work, and we are keen to recruit more to develop the group.

Do you have personal experience of autism and want to make a difference in your local community?

Are you:

Approachable, patient and understanding of the needs of others?
Confident and able to speak to new people attending a group and make them feel welcome?
Able to reliably commit a few hours a month to attend and support at our Coffee Group?

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.

Availability

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Frequency and commitment details

When: Once a month during daytime. Where: ASDA, Motherwell

Restrictions

Experience required: Knowledge and experience of the autism spectrum is an advantage but not essential as we can provide training. Patience and understanding of the needs of others. Good organisational skills. The ability to see the world from a different perspective. Approachable. Confident in taking the lead at introducing themselves and speaking to new people attending the group. An ability to make new people feel welcome
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Agreed expenses reimbursed

Last updated 18 days ago

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