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- Willing to participate in activities and learn about new cultures? - Ready to create social change and improve peoples lives? No matter where you are in Scotland, you have access to training and learning opportunities abroad that can help you gain skills, boost confidence, and earn qualifications. Our organisation offers multiple trips throughout the year, with mentors available to provide support. We partner with other organizations to offer placements in Ghana, Romania, and potentially Eastern European countries, each with a unique set of activities and tasks that focus on developing various skills. We offer shorter 3 to 4 day trips for young people, aged 16-30, as well as longer trips of 2 to 3 weeks for anyone over 16. An exciting and great opportunity to help and make a difference. For more information please contact Megan Beattie, Project Delivery Lead at email: start@standinternational.org or telephone: 0131 659 9943. Further information is also available at: https://www.standinternational.org/

The Women’s Group has been running since 2015, as an answer to autistic women and women with a learning disability having a shared, safe space in which to talk, take part in meaningful activities and learn life skills. Post Covid the group have met monthly at the Outreach/Outlook/LAC offices at 22 Union Street to take part in movie nights, pamper sessions and arts and crafts. Moving forward this would be a weekly opportunity to help out with this group doing more fun activities, planned alongside the women that attend.

The Bowling group is made up of 12 people who either or autistic of have a mild-moderate learning disability. The group used to meet on a Wednesday before the pandemic and we are keen to get the group back up and running again. The group would meet on a Tuesday evening 6.30-8.30pm at The Pro Bowl in Kirkintilloch. The group will enjoy two games of bowling and possibly a bite to eat. The volunteer would be expected to help staff facilitate the group, socialise with group members and make sure everyone is having a good time.

The Spectrum Film Club is a monthly inclusive cinema night for autistic people (and associated neurodiverse conditions). The films are picked by a committee of local autistic residents who have also overseen the creation of many resources and adaptions to ensure that the space is autism-friendly and inclusive. The group are hoping to recruit a volunteer to support the main group facilitator in setting up the space for the screenings, as well as providing technical assistance and offering any support to the audience members should they need during their visit.

The Sporting Aces reach out to people of all ages within the community who feel they may not be able to try different sports because of their disability. We help them to break down barriers to participation. The Sporting Aces welcome everyone to try a variety of sports. The club actively promotes activities for those who have a learning disability and any other additional support need. The club have been running successful sporting activities in the community for a number of years. Volunteers are required to support the children, young people and adults who attend the various activities

Why we want you The charity has around 100 branches, all run by volunteers, who provide local support to autistic people and their families. Every branch is different and so are the activities they provide – they may run parent support groups, adult social groups, children’s activities, conferences or focus on providing information or campaigning. However, no matter how big or small, all branches are hugely valued by the people in their local area. Branches are run entirely by volunteers with advice and support from the national charity. Social groups are a great way to give people on the autism spectrum an opportunity to improve their confidence, self-esteem and reduce isolation through spending time with others in a group setting and accessing social activities in the community. What you will be doing Ensuring members are informed when there are support groups meetings coming up (via official branch NAS e-mail, social media or text, for example). Advertising the support group (posters, leaflets, etc.) Attending the weekly support group sessions Sharing information (full training will be given). Signposting to other support, professionals, organisations etc. Welcoming new members. Liaising with other volunteers to ensure there is a volunteer present for the duration of the meeting. Accompanying group members in local outings. The skills you need 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. 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. Volunteering can keep you mentally stimulated and provide you with a sense of purpose. This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity and will allow you to make a difference to those you are supporting and their families. When and where Specific to the branch Support • Designated Senior Branch Engagement Officer to answer any queries and provide support. • Written guidance on a range of branch communications. • You must complete any requested eLearning modules before you start volunteering. Your Senior Branch Engagement Officer will explain what you need to complete. • Insurance cover for all branch activities. • Agreed expenses reimbursed for attendance at any event organised by the branch support team

Pick up/drop off bus chaperon. General set up and break down of equipment. Befriending - chatting with attendees. Serving refreshments.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of a team with the Agape Family Support Worker to provide a Sensory Play Group for children aged 0-3 years and parents/caregivers in the community. We hold Sensory Play Group Sessions everyday from Monday to Friday within Agape Sensory Hub. You will help to prepare and set up sensory-based activities and tidy at the end of the Sensory Play Group session. You will offer a welcoming reception to children and parents/caregivers and assist with leading the Sensory Play Group by supporting participation during the session and helping to watch over the children's safety. You will also carry out administrative tasks including recording sign-in and debrief notes for the Sensory Play Group. The Sensory Hub space is specially designed to allow parents/caregivers to ‘play’ alongside their children. Using senses to enjoy the world around them. This will improve health, wellbeing and attachment for all members of the family.

Role description: Individuals 18+ who are compassionate, positive & understanding. Who have the ability to relate to young people in Clackmannanshire A time commitment of just 1 hour a week Available to attend and complete our informal & accessible volunteer training sessions

Early Intervention is a neurodivergent safe space for neuro divergent children and their families. A non-judgmental environment where you can be your true authentic self. Managed by volunteers we offer specialist support - Speech and Language therapy, Music Therapy, Pet therapy, and opportunities for children up to 9 years old to socialise with their neurokin whilst empowering them to embrace their identity, we also offer opportunities for semi structured play, arts and crafts and sensory messy play. Early Intervention is a volunteer-led organisation which has been providing services to neurodivergent children and their families since February 2022. This is an exciting time to get involved with us as we are seeking to develop the services we offer and to look at making the transition to becoming a Scottish Charity. Looking for people to help us take Early Intervention to the next stage. People who can help us to sharpen the governance of the organisation to make us into the kind of organisation we aspire to be. This opportunity would be attractive to someone with experience of committee work, or people, who want to gain experience in managing and developing an organisation. Over the next year we intend to make an application to become a Scottish Charity and this will be a good opportunity to become familiar with this process. Early Intervention offers the opportunity to get involved with an organisation with plans to do great things to support neurodivergent children and their families. There is a great reward in being involved in this. Although experience of committee work is desirable, full training will be offered to interested suitable candidates. We look forward to you getting in touch for an initial chat. For more details please contact Linda Lumsden, Early Intervention Founder/Volunteer at email: info@earlyintervention.org.uk or telephone: 07867 524150.