Volunteering Opportunities
Exciting opportunities to get involved with
Why Volunteer?
By volunteering for Autism Hampshire, you can help make a real difference, whilst being more involved within the community and having the opportunity to meet new people and potentially learn new skills. Volunteering is also great for enhancing your CV and we can even provide a reference to a future employer.
Please note we do not have opportunities to volunteer working directly with the people we support.
Corporate volunteering
Offering employees a few days of paid leave per year, or organising team volunteering days, can be a great way for employers to empower their staff to give something back. Some great team-bonding can also be achieved along the way. It can improve the image and longevity of your company, to be working for good causes and connecting to your local community.
To discuss corporate volunteering opportunities with Autism Hampshire, please phone 01489 880881 or e-mail fundraising@autismhampshire.org.uk
Please download and complete the application form below, and return by email to humanresources@autismhampshire.org.uk or by post to: STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL, Human Resources, Autism Hampshire,1648 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hants. PO15 7AH
Not necessarily. We value past experience and utilising expert skills, but we do also value support from people who are just willing and able to get stuck in.
It depends on the opportunity you are volunteering for. Hours are flexible to suit your lifestyle, although we would ask for a regular commitment and the suggested hours are stated in the more detailed role descriptions.
It depends on the opportunity you are volunteering for, but most work is likely to be done in the Fundraising Office in Whiteley, Fareham. Sometimes you may be able to work from home or from any number of locations across the local area.
We will reimburse all reasonable out of pocket expenses. All volunteers are asked to do is keep expenses to a minimum and to supply receipts. Our expense procedure will be explained as part of your induction.
Are you stuck for something to do in between your studies? Or looking for work experience?
Why not do something exciting and become a volunteer for Autism Hampshire? It will look great on your CV and we can offer you fantastic opportunities that could make a real difference to your career...
Current opportunities
Please note we do not have opportunities to volunteer working directly with our service users.
If you are interested in helping within one of our services, then please click here to take a look at our Supply Work opportunities as this can be flexible to suit your lifestyle in the same way as volunteering.
To apply to become a volunteer, please download and complete the application form below, and return by email to humanresources@autismhampshire.org.uk or by post to: STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL, Autism Hampshire,1648 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hants. PO15 7AH
Vacancies
App Developer Volunteer
Do you have a passion for mobile app development? Are you looking to gain more experience by volunteering? We are looking for a technical and organised individual to support our Projects and
IT Coordinator with developing our Spectra 5 Autism Alert App. You can find more
details about the app here.
Please see the App Developer Volunteer Profile below and email gill.prestidge@autismhampshire.org.uk if you are interested.
App Developer Volunteer ProfileSerendipity Community Group Volunteer
Are you interested in working with people on the spectrum? Would you like to be involved in providing opportunities for autistic adults to meet up with each other? Apply to become a Serendipity community group volunteer.
Click here to find out more about the groups.
Purpose of the role
To support the running of the Serendipity social groups. These groups are for autistic adults (18+) who are looking to increase their social opportunities and meet other autistic people.
Time Commitment
Groups run 1.5 to 2 hrs per session and meet weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. Whilst we value regular commitment, you will join a team, so you do not need to be available for every session.
Tasks
- Welcome new members to the group and help them settle in.
- Support members to participate in group activities.
- Help make suggestions about new group activities.
- Help send feedback about the group to Autism Hampshire staff.
- Keep an accurate record of attendance at the group.
- Report any concerns to Autism Hampshire staff.
If you would like to become a Community Group Volunteer, please contact us requesting an interest form via: serendipity@autismhampshire.org.uk
Volunteer Profile - Serendipity GroupsAutism & Health Well being Volunteer
Purpose of the role
To support autistic adults attend groups and activities within the local community.
Time Commitment
Dependant of activity.
Tasks
- To meet, reassure and assist a community member who has requested a Volunteer to help them attend a group/activity.
- To advocate for the member if requested to do so by the member, in accordance with GDPR and relevant consent forms signed.
- To support the member on completion of group/activity and make any necessary inquiries on their behalf
- Liaise with the volunteer team leader to develop the service
- Provide feedback to the project team without breaking confidentiality
If you would like to become a Well Being Volunteer, please contact us requesting an interest form via: autismhealth@autismhampshire.org.uk
Well being Volunteer tasks and general responsibilities Well Being Volunteer Person Specification Volunteer Recruitment Process© Autism Hampshire, Part of Avenues Group, all rights reserved.
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