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Title

Autism Group Volunteer

Organisation

Richmond Borough Mind

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Website

http://www.rbmind.org This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Supporting facilitator of ensuring a smooth-running conversation

Maintaining inclusive and respectful language of all those in the group

Support with necessary signposting or information sharing

Welcoming new members and helping build connections between existing members of the group

Engage quieter members share their experiences amongst group to reduce isolation

Assist facilitator in structuring group session and thinking of topics of interest for future sessions

Establish a regular structure that supports the groups need for predictable structure and reduces anxiety.

Activities

Skills & Attributes

Skills Description

Cultivating a safe space, good listening skills, high empathy levels, confidence in addressing a group of people online, direct communication, manage sensory needs virtually, patience, respect of differences and individualism

What is in it for you

The opportunity to learn more about the voluntary sector and to gain valuable skills and experience Volunteering from home allowance (in line with our Volunteers’ Expenses Policy) The opportunity to attend training courses Support and supervision References (after completion of 3 months volunteering with us)

Time Commitment

To be discussed

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Pamela Thomason

Role Address

Online Zoom Meeting

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Email volunteering@rbmind.org

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

We particularly welcome individuals living with autism.

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 2 other volunteer role(s).
To view them, go back to the search page and enter
Richmond Borough Mind into the Keyword search.

How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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