Vacancies and Volunteering

Volunteers Needed

Assistant Support Workers – Summer Activity Scheme

Volunteer Expenses Paid

Full-Time: Mon – Fri 0900 – 1500

Location: various venues in Bedford and Luton

Gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions across different settings and activities.

Autism Bedfordshire summer schemes are fast paced, fun filled action packed days where you will get to see first hand the difference we are able to make for families.

Our volunteers are given the opportunity to develop and increase their skills and experience, supporting their future career pathways.

Scheme weeks: 20th – 24th July; 27th – 31st July; 3rd Aug – 7th Aug.

Training Day: Saturday 31st May 2020 (compulsory).

To apply please download an application form, date availability form guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form and date availability form to recruitment@autismbeds.org.

Application Form

Date Availability Form

Application Form Guidance Notes

Assistant Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities

For further information or call 01234 214871.

Volunteer Assistant Support Workers – Loads of Autistic Fun in Bedford & Biggleswade

Part-Time: alternate Saturday mornings during term-time

Volunteer expenses reimbursed

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic team players to provide 1:1 support for autistic children and young people at our LOAF (Loads of Autistic Fun) groups in Bedford, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard and Luton.

Key aspects of the role include: assisting Support Workers in supporting individuals in our care; assisting in setting up safe areas for scheduled activities; promoting social and communication development through stimulating activities appropriate to age range and abilities.

To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org

Application Form

Application Form Guidance Notes

ASW Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer Assistant Support Workers – Wanted Fun in Bedford, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard & Luton

Part-Time: once a fortnight on weekday evenings during term-time

Volunteer expenses reimbursed

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic team players to provide 1:1 support for autistic children and young people at our Wanted Fun groups in Bedford, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard and Luton.

Key aspects of the role include: assisting Support Workers in supporting individuals in our care; assisting in setting up safe areas for scheduled activities; promoting social and communication development through stimulating activities appropriate to age and ability.

To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org

Application Form

Application Form Guidance Notes

ASW Roles & Responsibilities

Charity Shop Volunteers

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our charity shop teams in Bedford and Dunstable.

Supported by our small, friendly team you can get involved in:

• sorting clothes
• spotting premium items
• serving customers
• pricing goods
• creating window displays.

We’ll need you to:

• be friendly and approachable
• have common sense
• use your own initiative
• work as part of a team.

Previous experience is not necessary as long as you are responsible, enthusiastic and can demonstrate customer service skills.

Training will be provided, and time commitment is flexible. We can reimburse your reasonable local travel expenses for shifts of over 4 hours, and we will be able to provide a reference to prospective employers.

This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Autism Bedfordshire provide care and support for people living with the challenges of autistic spectrum conditions.

Position Details

Commitment Level: Regular Volunteering

Location: Bedford and Dunstable

Interests: Shops / Retail

Availability: Flexible

For further information please call 01234 214871 or email: recruitment@autismbeds.org

To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org

Application Form

Application Form Guidance Notes

Role description

Autism Bedfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in its care. To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees to share this commitment and staff working with these vulnerable groups will be recruited and selected in line with safer recruitment policies and practices.

Volunteering is one of the best ways to give back to one of your favourite charities.

We are always looking for brilliant and helpful volunteers to lend a hand a fundraising events and activities. There’s lots to get involved in, including supermarket in-store collections, sponsored challenge events, sporting activities, festivals, fetes and more!

You don’t need any specific training or skills to join the team. All you need is a positive outlook, a winning smile and a confident nature. Anyone under the age of 16 will need to be supervised by an adult.

You don’t need to be an expert on autism and nor do you need to tralk to members of the public about your own experiences of autism, unless you wish to.

If you are interested in volunteering at any of our fundraising activities, please contact fundraiser@autismbeds.org. All of the opportunities to help are also promoted on our social media pages.

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