Group Volunteer - Pre-teens & Teens Social Group (Glasgow Southside)

National Autistic Society
VO104643

This group will offer social activity to autistic young people age 11yrs+.

The group will meet fortnightly, in-person and needs volunteers to work with the Group Leader to support the group.

What you will be doing
Support the planning and hosting of group sessions and activities
Work as part of a small team with other group volunteers
Attend in-person at the venue for the group once a fortnight to support an autism friendly session, provide a friendly face to those coming along and help make sure everyone can engage in a safe manner.
Help with the set up and clearing away before and after the session.
Help with hospitality (soft drinks/tea/ coffee/ etc)
Keep your Group Leader informed about group activities and events
Support the groups’ compliance with NAS policies including risk assessment, data protection and safeguarding
Raise the profile of the NAS within your group and local community.
Other group tasks that may arise within the group.

Experience required

Have patience, empathy and warmth and be able to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge and experience of autism.
Comfortable working with pre-teens and teens age 11 yrs+
Reliable and punctual.
Able to communicate with group attendees, other volunteers and the Group Leader
Able to work as part of a team with other volunteers
Able to handle situations sensitively and involve the (In-person) Group Leader or Branch Chair where necessary.
Confident in sending and receiving emails and able to use Microsoft Teams.