Autism Help Volunteer

National Autistic Society

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Advice, Information & Support

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People, Reading & Writing, People Skills

have a strong desire to help and the motivation to make a difference ensure good communication with autistic people, their parents/ carers, other enquirers and with the National Autistic Society team be reliable, consistent and dependable be able to clarify what the enquirer is trying to achieve: effective listening skills are essential be able to self-motivate and work on their own initiative organise, prioritise and manage their own time have a positive and flexible approach be able to deal with people, using tact and diplomacy be able to show empathy while maintaining professionalism and clear boundaries be able to remain calm, even in stressful situations have use of own computer or telephone compatible with National Autistic Society systems be confident using IT (eg Microsoft Word and Outlook)

As a volunteer, you will be joining a team who give invaluable and often life-changing free advice to autistic people, families and other enquirers, helping to ensure that autistic people have a greater opportunity to live a fulfilled life on their terms. Other benefits include: excellent initial and ongoing training reimbursement of all out-of-pocket expenses (agreed by volunteer manager) references provided after 1 year of active volunteering, access to free e-learning National Autistic Society email account for use while volunteering free access to our Employee Assistance Programme opportunities to contribute to consultations on the service and wider National Autistic Society matters regular feedback and recognition

4 hours per week

Further location details may be provided below.

Laura Stretton

Home based

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https://nas.goassemble.com/opportunities/115244-autism-help-volunteer-autism-help-volunteer-2026-05-12

Once we receive your application we will be in touch to arrange an informal chat to give you the opportunity to find out more about the role and we can discuss any support or access requirement you have, if you have any difficulty completing the application form please contact us for support