Opportunities
Playscheme Volunteer
Regardless of experience we require all applicants who have not previously worked at a Lothian Autistic Society playscheme to complete a two week voluntary period.
Lothian Autistic Society will always offer those who have no experience of the issues that surround working with children with Autism the opportunity to work as a volunteer alongside a paid carer to allow them to be guided in a positive manner and build up a clear understanding of the issues that are involved in the playscheme. This is offered on the basis that candidates have demonstrated a clear need for additional support and guidance within the context of the playscheme. This is a progressive role and leaders should always ensure that the candidate is given the opportunity to progress and gain confidence prior to moving them on to working alone with a child in a volunteer care worker role, as described below.
Playscheme Volunteer Care Worker
LAS's policy is to offer all, who have not previously worked at the LAS playscheme but who have had some experience of working with children and/or ASD, the opportunity to come onboard as a volunteer care worker in the first instance. A comprehensive training programme is provided to introduce all new candidates to LAS's policies and procedures, together with a range of autism-specific programmes to equip them to work confidently one to one with our children at playscheme and respond best to their needs. Interviews, disclosure, reference and medical checks are made on all candidates.
LAS aim to ensure that all our volunteer care workers are given the opportunity to be properly inducted, trained and receive firsthand experience of working directly with individual children. This is also a progressive role, which can lead onto a paid care worker role after 2 weeks, subject to evaluation from the Playscheme leader.
Management Committee Trustees
Salary: Unpaid
We are looking to expand our Management Committee Board. Applications are invited from individuals with a variety of experiences and backgrounds, for example: human resources, employment law, voluntary sector management and development. In return, LAS can offer excellent opportunities for continued personal and professional development providing a valuable addition to your CV.
For further information on this opportunity, please also visit telephone 0131 661 3834.
To apply please submit your C.V. with a supporting cover letter marked Private & Confidential to : The Director, Lothian Autistic Society, Unit 22 Castlebrae Business Centre, 40 Peffer Place, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB or send to M.Keenan@lothianautistic.org
Lothian Autistic Society Fundraising Committee
LAS has a fundraising committee whose aim is to help raise funds for all our various projects. If you would like to get involved with the fundraising committee or have a good idea for a fundraising opportunity you would like to propose, please contact the office on 0131 661 3834 or e-mail office@lothianautistic.org.
Volunteers are an important and valued part of Lothian Autistic Society. We hope that you will enjoy volunteering with us and feel that your contribution is worthwhile.