ELSP Charity Shop Autism Support Volunteer

What You'll Do: 

Flexible timings, 4-hour time slots

We are currently looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our boutique charity shop in Chingford, E4.

Volunteers have a fantastic opportunity to help shape our members work experience placements within the shop.  You will support our members will all aspects of working in a charity shop, including using the till and customer service and spend time with them to review the skills they have learnt at the end of each shift.

 

What you'll do
At the shop you will be paired with one of our members with a learning disability or autism. You'll support and encourage them to complete the job/role they have been given for that specific day and encourage them to practice their social skills by interacting with the public in a polite and friendly manner.

You will also encourage them to work as part of a team and engage socially with staff and volunteers present in the shop.  You will build their confidence and encourage them to take on new challenges.

 

Requirements

What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 20.

 

How much time?
There is no minimum commitment, however the more time you spend with our members the more you get to know them and can better support them.
 

    What about training?
    Volunteers must attend two training sessions and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.

    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
    • Epilepsy
       

    When do I need to come?

    Volunteers must attend two training sessions and complete a free DBS check before taking part.

     

    We'll be running face-to-face training in north London starting on the 24th May with lots of other dates to choose from.

    In the meantime, we'll be meeting volunteers online from mid-April.  

     

    Training will take place in North London – once we have met you online for a chat, we will send you confirmation of our training venue details.

     

    Just sign up and you'll receive details of what to do next.

    http://www.kithandkids.org.uk/volunteering-form.html

    What You'll Learn: 

    What we can offer you
    We can reimburse your travel expenses.
    We'll also provide excellent training before you start and lots of helpful support.

    By volunteering at our shop you will also:

    • Use and develop your skills
    • Learn something new!
    • 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
    What We're Looking For: 

    You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
    The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
    Minimum age for volunteers is 20.

    Summary
    Volunteering
    Volunteer
    Disability
    Haringey
    4 Weeks Minimum
    0 Hours / Week
    Skills you will develop: 
    Active listening
    Building relationships and influencing
    Communicating
    Inclusive
    Teamwork

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