At a glance

Skills

Safeguarding
Advice / Advocacy
Mentoring / Coaching
Social care / Counselling

Where

Iver, SL0 9AF

Mainly at the office, or remote opportunity.

Travel limit? The role can be managed remotely. There are opportunities to connect with members in Buckinghamshire

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month, 1-3 hours / week or 3-7 hours / week

Autism Bucks is looking for a Trustee who is also capable of providing hands-on support for our Autistic members based on their expertise in this area

What will you be doing?

What will you doing?

Our Trustee (Autism Expert) will....

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

What are we looking for?

The Trustee (Autism Expert) will have the following qualities:

1. Be committed to Autism Bucks, our vision and mission

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:

a. Handle issues on the spot or signpost to other team members when needed

b. To communicate sensitively and in a straightforward manner

c. To adapt discussions according to our members’ needs

d. Manage difficult situations at times.

What difference will you make?

Your unique experience and commitment will have an impact on the lives of autistic adults throughout Buckinghamshire and its autistic community. There are limited resources for members of the autistic community and you will be able to change that.

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

Before you apply

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.

Autism Bucks aims to inspire, inform and involve the community in relation to...