Join Our Team: Volunteer Opportunities with Kirklees Autism Group
15/07/2024
Our Kirklees Autism Group (KAG) is seeking new volunteers to join their team, can you help deliver vital support to adults with autism in Kirklees?
Kirklees Autism Group (KAG) is a group facilitated by Cloverleaf Advocacy that supports autistic adults in Kirklees, ensuring their voices are heard by local services. They host various monthly support groups, including a LEGO group and several peer-based gatherings within the community.
KAG is led by a Group and Volunteer Coordinator, and they are now looking to expand their volunteer team to support the group.
The role includes:
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Providing practical group support such as setting up for events and offering drinks to group members
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Arranging and providing activities for the group
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Engaging in conversations during the peer support groups and encouraging new members to attend and get involved
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To support the coordinator in attending autism related events and networking events; sharing information with interested people about what we offer and how we support autistic adults in Kirklees
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Attending steering group meetings and working together to support new ideas, activities for the group and to reach more autistic adults in Kirklees
Skills required
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Previous experience of attending or supporting groups is not essential as training will be given.
Qualities
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Able to chat easily to people, awareness of and respect for confidentiality, awareness of safeguarding, listening skills, patience, honesty and awareness of autism.
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A non-judgmental attitude, reliable and punctual
In return you will gain experience, valuable new skills (including training in group facilitation) and boost your confidence.
Time commitment: Approx 8 hours per month (Minimum)
Expenses
Volunteer expenses will be authorised by filling out a Volunteer Expenses sheet with valid receipts or tickets attached. Details of this and other information relevant to volunteering is contained in the Cloverleaf Advocacy volunteer handbook.
To find out more about volunteering for Cloverleaf Advocacy, visit our dedicated volunteering page: website
For more information please contact: George Bell on george.bell@cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk or 07523 269274
