Volunteer with us
The Community Autism Support Service prides itself on delivering quality services to support autistic people and their supporters in across the region. To do this, we rely on the dedication of our incredible volunteers.
Volunteering with us opens up many opportunities to develop new skills, meet new people and gain insight into the world of mental health and wellbeing support. All volunteers receive training before taking up their role, as well as support sessions and ongoing training. And best of all, you don’t need any previous experience!
We ask that our volunteers have a flexible outlook and are able to give at least six months commitment. So, if you think that you can be warm, understanding, patient and sensitive when supporting people’s mental health, all with a good sense of humour, then why not apply to become a volunteer today?!
Please note, due to limited capacity, we are unable to accept work experience, placements or research projects.
Current opportunities
Please note, we can only accept volunteer applications from those aged over 18.
Adult Autism Service Volunteer
Purpose
To support staff in the delivery of Social Groups
Responsible to
Team Leader
Commitment level
Adult Autism Social Groups (different locations available)
Recruiting volunteers in:
- Warwick – fortnightly Mondays, 1:15pm–3:15pm
- Rugby – fortnightly, Thursdays 2pm–4pm
Currently at volunteer capacity:
- Coventry – fortnightly, Saturdays, 9:30am–1pm
- Nuneaton – fortnightly, Thursdays, 2-4pm
Core tasks
- To support staff in the delivery of the peer support groups
- To offer social support to service users
- To assist with refreshments
Personal specification
- The volunteer needs to have, warmth, sensitivity, understanding, patience and a sense of humour, with a mature flexible outlook and enough time to volunteer regularly
- Be able to give at least six months’ commitment
- No specific experience is necessary as training will be given
- Must be aged over 18
Support offered
- Induction training is provided before volunteers take up their roles
- Ongoing training is provided by the coordinator
- Support/supervision sessions provided
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Public liability insurance cover
Any other information
- Volunteers are required to complete an application form
- Provide details of two referees (who are not related and have known the applicant for a minimum of two years)
- Complete a DBS check
- Attend any training required
Autistic Peer Mentor Volunteer
Purpose
Peer mentor for children, young people and adults in the community. Peer mentors specifically offering lived-experience.
Helping people to navigate daily routines, providing ‘hand holding’ guidance, physical support, role modelling self-management, and providing low–moderate wellbeing and mental health support.
Responsible to
Team Leader and Service Manager
Commitment level
Weekly appointment; up to six months support
Location of activity
Community-based or at Coopers Lodge, Coventry
Core tasks
Personal specification
Support offered
- Induction training is provided before volunteers take up their roles
- Ongoing training is provided by the coordinator
- Support/supervision sessions provided
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Public liability insurance cover
Any other information
- Volunteers are required to complete an application form
- Provide details of two referees (who are not related and have known the applicant for a minimum of two years)
- Complete a DBS check
- Attend any training required
Volunteer application form
Please fill in the form below to apply for a volunteering role with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind.
When selecting your referees, please note that they should have known you for at least two years, be from two different sources (i.e., one professional and one personal) and must not be related to you.