Autism Social Group Volunteer

Core tasks

• To be involved in the delivery of social-based group support providing safe environments where children and young people can socialise, seek information and get support. These may be online or face-to-face.
• To report to the Service Lead/Service Manager in line with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind’s safeguarding and reporting process, any concerns regarding children and young people and/or their families. 

Personal specification

• The volunteer needs to have, warmth, sensitivity, understanding, patience and a sense of humour, with a mature flexible outlook and enough time to volunteer regularly
• Be able to give at least six months’ commitment
• No specific experience is necessary as training will be given
• Must be aged over 18

Support offered

• Induction training is provided before volunteers take up their roles
• Ongoing training is provided by the coordinator
• Support/supervision sessions provided
• Reimbursement of expenses
• Public liability insurance cover

Any other information

• Volunteers are required to complete an application form
• Provide details of two referees (who are not related and have known the applicant for a minimum of two years)
• Complete a DBS check
• Attend any training required