Parent to Parent Emotional Support Helpline Volunteer
National Autistic Society
- Age: 18+ (You also must be the parent or primary carer of an autistic person)
- Homebased
- On going Training and Support available
Hours
Volunteer from home Monday to Friday beween 9am-5pm.
Minimum commitment of 3hrs per week.
This is a long term role to give stability and consistency or our service
About the Volunteer Opportunity
Are you the parent or primary carer of an autistic person?
Become a Parent to Parent Volunteer and help other parents and primary carers of autistic children and adults when they need it most.
Our award winning helpline offers emotional support, practical strategies, and a listening ear, all delivered by trained volunteers who are themselves the parents or primary carers of autistic people.
As a volunteer, you’ll:
- Call parents who have contacted our service
- Use your lived experience to support others
- Provide emotional support and helpful strategies
- Join a compassionate, supportive team
- Gain valuable skills with expert training
- Volunteer from home with flexible hours
- Access 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Programme
We welcome all parents and primary carers of autistic people, and we’re especially keen to hear from dads, autistic parents, and volunteers in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Volunteer from home between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday
This is a specialised role. We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week. The role is flexible, and you can spread your 3 hours across two days to fit around your work or parenting responsibilities.
To volunteer, you’ll need: ·
- A private mobile phone.
- A computer with internet access.
- A quiet, distraction-free space.
About the Organisation
National Autistic Society provide a range of support to Northern Ireland’s 35,000 autistic people and their families and campaign to help create a society that works for autistic people.
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Register your interest
Volunteers may be required to complete an Access NI disclosure for some volunteering roles. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a volunteer position.