Parent to Parent Emotional Support Helpline Volunteer

Requirement of this role is that you are the parent or primary carer of an autistic child including adult children

When and where

• You will volunteer from your own home
• You will need access to a computer and a good internet connection
• The role will take place Monday to Friday during office hours (9am to 5pm)
• We would like you to volunteer for one 3 hour shift per week
• You will need access to your own computer/laptop with internet access

How to apply for this role

Please submit an application through our Assemble system. Once you have submitted your application, please complete read the attached information and then complete a short Introductory Task

Your application cannot be processed until the task has been completed

Closing date for applications is Friday 26th July 2024

Training and support

Training

In order to provide effective emotional support to parents and carers over the phone, and carry out the associated admin, volunteers need to complete our training which takes up to 10 hours of study over a three month period.

Month 1 Complete online training modules covering:

• Autism knowledge
• GDPR
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• Safeguarding
• Health & Safety

Month 2 Read and answer questions on our training manuals covering:

• NAS
• Autism information,
• Volunteering practices
• Details of your role

Month 3 Complete:

• Teams training sessions consolidating your learning
• Mock call and shadowing

Support provided by the Emotional Support Manager will be ongoing.