Citizens Advice Mid Mercia

Autism Services Volunteer

Do you have a passion for working in the heart of your local community and are driven by making a difference? Then Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is the organisation for you.

Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won’t turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.

We are a dynamic and ever-changing organisation with new services and teams regularly coming on board. As such we are looking for volunteers to join our Autism Information and Advice Service. A commitment of approximately 6 hours per week would be ideal to carry out the volunteer role, however, we will also accept volunteers on an ad-hoc basis for events and training opportunities.

Location

Ad-hoc locations across Derbyshire

Is the location accessible for those with physical disabilities or limited mobility?

Yes

Is the location accessible by public transport?

Yes

When?

A commitment of approximately 6 hours per week would be ideal to carry out the volunteer role, however, we will also accept volunteers on an ad-hoc basis for events and training opportunities.

Could this role be carried out virtually or through a hybrid volunteering model?

No

Is a criminal record check (DBS) required for this role?

Yes, BASIC

Is a driving license required?

Yes

Are expenses covered?

Yes, TRAVEL Only

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
- Co-delivering autism training
- Supporting the autism service with drop-in events

Some examples of what you could do:
- Run a drop-in at a Children’s Centre.
- Attend and lead when needed at peer support groups and events.
- Support autistic people to access the right service by signposting and/ or providing information.

What skills are required?

Experience is not necessary, but we are looking for individuals who:
- Be friendly and approachable
- Enjoy working out in the community
- Have patience and treat people with kindness
- Are experienced in working with a diverse range of people and providing a welcoming environment for clients
- Understand the role of an unpaid/informal carer
- Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
- Are in possession of a full driving licence and use of a car, or otherwise able to fulfil the travel requirements necessary.

Will training be given or available?

Yes, full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role.

Additional important information

What’s in it for you?
- This is an excellent opportunity to support autistic people, parents and carers across Derby City and Derbyshire and enhance their quality of life and well-being
- Attend a range of great events
- Make a real difference to people’s lives
- Build on valuable skills such as communication, listening and analysing
- Increase your employability
- Work with a range of different people, independently and in a team
- Have a positive impact in your community.

If you would like to join The Autism Information and Advice Service as a Volunteer either complete our application form (available from our website - https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/volunteering/) or send us your CV with a cover letter detailing why you would like to work for us and what you would bring to the role. If you can’t use a computer or struggle with technology let us know and we can send you an application form in the post. Please call us for the return address information.

Please send your application form or CV to lmcgilveray@citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk

For further information on this opportunity and more please complete this form:

https://forms.office.com/e/DyVQZA6DCT

Alternatively email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk quoting the opportunity number stated below.

Business Admin and Support

Volunteer Opportunity No.

VFO-23-0140