Befriending Volunteer

at Bolton Adult Autism Support

Role Description

We are recruiting face to face Befriending Volunteers for our adult focussed autism befriending service in Bury and Bolton. All volunteers will receive training, ongoing support and out of pocket expenses. In recognition of our services to improve the lives of families impacted by autism, in June 2020 BAAS received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE of voluntary organisations. If you have a passion for helping others and have a free morning or afternoon to meet an autistic adult in the community, please get in touch, to find out more. We have vacancies for our volunteer team on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

Two hours a week

Availability: Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon

Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes

Role Location: The Befriending team covers the whole of the Borough of Bury and Bolton.

Ward: Boroughwide

Benefit to the volunteer

The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of autistic adults within Bolton, alleviating loneliness, building confidence and improving mental health. The opportunity to join a team of enthusiastic and supportive volunteers.

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Volunteer Handbook, Travel expenses, Food expenses, Volunteer policy

Inclusion Statement: Neurodiverse adults are welcome to apply.

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)

Activities: Befriending, Buddying and Mentoring

Skills: Other (please specify), Befrienders should be empathetic, patient and excellent at listening and engaging in conversation.

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