Befriending Volunteer

Bolton Adult Autism Support

Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment

Role: Befriending, caring

District: Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Crompton, Farnworth, Great Lever, Halliwell, Harper Green, Heaton & Lostock, Horwich & Blackrod, Horwich North East, Hulton, Kearsley, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Rumworth, Smithills, Tonge & The Haulgh, Westhoughton North & Chew Moor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? Yes

Location: Indoor

Description: We are recruiting volunteer befrienders for our adult focussed autism befriending service. All volunteers will receive training to prepare them for their role, ongoing support and reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. In recognition of our services to improve the lives of families impacted by autism, in June 2020 BAAS received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE of voluntary organisations. If you have a passion for helping others and would like to become part of an award winning charity’s mission, then please get in touch to discuss the role further.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Email: vivian@boltonadultautismsupport.org.uk

Phone: 07795051591

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