Weekend Club Autism Support Volunteer

Join our Weekend Clubs to enjoy fun workshops with our friendly service users. Activities include sports, games, arts, crafts, drama, and London outings. Timings: 10:00am-1:30pm and/or 1:30pm-6:00pm, Saturdays fortnightly in North London.

What You'll Do: 

On the club you and a fellow volunteer will be paired with one of our members with a learning disability or autism. You'll support and encourage them to take part in a wide range of activities led by professional therapists and workshop leaders.

 

Our Weekend Clubs also allow our members to develop key skills and relationships in a fun, friendly and safe setting that is individually centred on their needs.

 

Workshops include music, drama, arts & crafts, sports & games and much more.  We even enjoy trips out!  Recently groups have attended swimming, museums, crazy golf, and bowling.

 

Not only is it a session full of fun and games for you and our members, but you are also a vital part in supporting them to develop their social skills in a day-to-day environment.

 

Come along and get involved!

 

Male volunteers especially welcome (we need more)!!

Why You'll Love It: 

Our aim at a Kith & Kids’ club is that everybody has lots of fun in an environment in which our members feel safe and relaxed and can fully express themselves.  We aim that our members receive 2:1 volunteer support.  This helps ensure that the sessions have lots of energy and enthusiasm.  It also gives new volunteers a chance to learn further support tips from experienced volunteers. 

What You'll Learn: 

We'll also provide excellent training before the project, and lots of helpful support.

 

By volunteering on our clubs, you'll also:

  • Use and develop your skills
  • Learn something new, get involved in fun activities with others
  • Increase your confidence
  • Meet new people and make friends
  • Gain experience for (other) work
  • Give something back to the community
  • Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time
  • Challenge yourself

 

This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.

 

Topics we cover include:

  • Communication
  • Autism
  • Supporting emotions
  • Safeguarding
  • Creativity & Participation

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What We're Looking For: 

We are currently looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers, to join us on our fantastic fun-filled Weekend club activities.

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Disability
Haringey
Location of opportunity: 
Muswell Hill, North London
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Teamwork
Communication
Empathy
Requirements: 
DBS check
Phone Interview
Training

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