supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Activities Volunteer
with Autism Rocks (Fife).
About this opportunity: | Autism Rocks want to see Fife as a place where people with Autism and their families, are accepted as valued members of the community • Their mission is to promote and provide understanding, acceptance, inclusion, education and support • Their centre in Buckhaven is open Wednesday and Thursday for drop-in sessions from 10am to 1pm, with Friday evenings from 6-8pm for teen/adult sessions and Saturdays for family days from 10 • 00am- 1 • 00pm • Within these sessions there are many different activities on offer for service users and their families, including sensory integration, arts and crafts, music therapy, lego therapy • They have a sensory garden that they maintain together giving families the opportunity to learn some new skills • Volunteers are needed to help at any of these times & days • There will always be a Trustee present, and you will help by speaking to family members or service users who might want a chat as well as helping to run/tidy up after the various groups or help to maintain the garden • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | induction would entail a one hour session including volunteer pack, health and safety policy, awareness talk, tour of the facilities copy of PVG policies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - There is no cost to the volunteer for PVG membership or update. Travel expenses reimbursed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Volunteers should have an enthusiasm to learn, patience, good listening skills, empathy and good people skills.
Ideally, you will have some experience of autism (for example, a family member or friend has autism) or are living with autism. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | At our Kaleidoscope centre based in Randolph Street, Buckhaven. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |