Ambassador for Autistic Adults

Travel limit? The role is fully flexible to your needs. Either by phone calls remotely or physical visits,

• Provide support to Autism Bucks members when approached by email or phone with questions, queries and concerns relating to our services or other aspects of their lives that they wish to discuss


• Signpost our members to other services or to other volunteers that can provide the needed support


• Be available to members for phone calls or video calls within an agreed time frame. Home visits would be an advantage but are not required


• Members often seek information and advice around various topics (e.g. relationships, job hunting & work retention, extreme emotions/meltdowns, accommodation, financial support, family issues, loneliness) and you will provide an expert's opinion
  
  Safeguarding


• Advice / Advocacy, 1. Be committed to the vision and mission of Autism Bucks

2. Be experienced and have an interest in autistic adults and a strong knowledge of autism. A relevant qualification in autism is desired, if matched by deep and relevant experience
3. An ability to:
1. Handle issues on the spot or signpost to other team members when needed
2. To communicate sensitively and in a straightforward manner
3. To adapt discussions according to our members' needs
4. Manage difficult situations at times., You will have the opportunity to work with committed and experienced volunteers. You will deepen the knowledge and understanding of autism and the experiences of autistic people. You will ensure autism has the necessary profile and attention

Please apply through Reach Volunteering. The first interviews will be held by phone in the coming weeks
About Autism Bucks
Causes

• Health and well being / research and care


• Learning disabilities / difficulties


• Local / community


• Men


• Mental health


• Training / employment support


• Women


• Young people


Organisation type:
Charity

Our vision is for autistic people to be fully accepted in their community and to be able to thrive and achieve.