Volunteer Now has partnered with Be Collective to bring a dedicated online platform for volunteering to Northern Ireland. The platform supports volunteers through the volunteering process and helps connect more people with a wider range of opportunities. There’s lots of great features to Be Collective like messaging, making a profile, and being able to compile all your experiences, training and roles as well as the skills gained within a social CV. You can search and apply for volunteer roles below. If you can’t find anything you like you at the moment – register now, then check back soon – new opportunities are added all the time! **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 ProgrammeWe 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.**Tasks and responsibilities*** Calling parents who have requested an emotional support call. “It was a relief to speak to someone who just got it. Speaking to [the volunteer] has just made my heart feel less heavy.”* Providing an empathetic listening ear, allowing parents to open up and unburden. “Being able to give those parents space to be heard is a lovely feeling.”* Discussing practical strategies and signpost to helpful resources. “It's great being able to reassure other parents that there is light at the end of the tunnel.”Skills and experience gained Advice & Guidance Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Mental Health Problem Solving Resilience Self Awareness Teamwork Causes supported Disability Services Family Support
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