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Mentor- Young people aged 0-25 with autism and/or a learning disability

Opportunity hosted by: Barnardos

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Mentor- Young people aged 0-25 with autism and/or a learning disability

Opportunity hosted by: Barnardos
Description:

The Greater Manchester Keyworker Team works across all Greater Manchester, supporting young people with autism and/or a learning disability. These young people are or have been at risk of going into an inpatient setting due to their mental health. The service provides each family with a Keyworker, who creates a crucial care package to support the individual away from high risk and moving towards stability. As a volunteer, you will be introduced as a young person begins the work of re-integrating themselves into their community, education, and preferred activities.

Activities that you may be required to do can vary from support with travel, attending social events/clubs/activities, accessing a young persons special interest, and emotional support and guidance. You will also need to navigate our Vol 1 E-Platform to record your hours.
We would request that you are available for a minimum of 4-6 hours a month, over a minimum period of 12 months – the specifics of this will vary from family to family and can be discussed at interview. Plus, additional time for training and supervision.

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Children, Disability, Mentoring Befriending and Buddying, Youth Work and Young People
Where is the opportunity based?: Greater Manchester
Wards opportunity based in: Barton & Winton, Boothstown and Ellenbrook, Broughton, Cadishead & Lower Irlam, Claremont, Eccles, Higher Irlam & Peel Green, Kersal & Broughton Park, Little Hulton, Ordsall, Pendlebury & Clifton, Swinton & Wardley, Swinton Park, Walkden North, Walkden South, Weaste and Seedley
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
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All our young people have a diagnosis of autism, and/or a learning disability. As a service, we champion the diverse range of communication styles, behaviour presentations and sensory needs that diagnosis brings. Therefore, as a volunteer you will be provided with training to prepare you to recognize and adapt your support style to meet these needs. This is a great opportunity to learn a lot about neurodiversity, through robust training and direct experience. You will need to join us with an open heart and mind.

PLEASE NOTE -

We are in particular need of male volunteers, as we have many young men in our service looking for a male peer to guide them.

Drivers are often easier for us to match with young people. If you are not a driver and we cannot find a match, we will help you explore other great volunteering opportunities within our service or across Barnardo’s

You do need a DBS - but we support you with this process

This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: BME, Carers, Disabled (learning), Disabled (physical), Language, LGBT, Long term health condition, Older people, Substance misuse, Unemployed
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes