Lancashire TAAG is a non-profit organisation run by dedicated parents supporting children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or ADHD. We need enthusiastic volunteers in Chorley, Preston, and South Ribble to join our mission.
Lancashire TAAG is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We expect all our volunteers to be open-minded, enthusiastic, flexible thinkers, innovative and professional.
By becoming a volunteer, you’ll be part of a lively and passionate team committed to making a real impact in our community. We provide all the necessary training to ensure you feel confident and empowered in your role.
We provide activities for children and young people (aged 8 – 18yrs) who have an ASC/ADHD diagnosis and their siblings, along with monthly support groups for the parents/carers.
This role will give you an opportunity to:
- Develop knowledge of non-profitable organisations run by parents of children and young people who have ASC/ADHD.
- Take on a new challenge and meet new people.
- Develop new skills and see the difference your support makes to families.
- Be part of a vibrant, enthusiastic team who are passionate about participation and inclusion.
- Gain references and valuable information for future volunteering and employment opportunities.
- Lancashire TAAG has been given the opportunity to use “Lancashire Time Credits” to say “thank you” for giving your time to help out your community. You can use Lancashire Time Credits to take part in different activities around Chorley.
1 hour of volunteering time = 1 time credit (worth 1 hour). Credit can then be spent on various activities from the Lancashire Time Credits Guide.
Ideally, we’d like you to commit to between 2 – 8 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months but whatever you can do would be great.
You don’t need to have experience of working with children and young people to volunteer in this role (as training will be given) but ideally, you should be able to demonstrate the following:
- An ability to relate to and empathise with children and young people and their families.
- Good communication skills, especially listening.
- A non-judgemental, patient, positive and supportive attitude.
- Understanding of the importance of TAAG policies and procedures.
- Willingness to undergo a DBS check and provide references.
We are now looking for volunteers. If you have what it takes, few hours to spare, learning child or adult workforce, parent or young person, then volunteer with us!
From peer support, befriending buddies, funding ideas, or know anyone that could sponsor us then we would love to hear from you!! Email info@taaglancashire.co.uk
Benefits from volunteering with us, training opportunities, time credits reward, great for your CV and team building.