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Parent to Parent Emotional Support Helpline Volunteer
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Summary
We are looking for volunteers for our Parent to Parent emotional support helpline The helpline is a UK-wide confidential telephone serviceDetailed description
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 Programme
We welcome all parents and primary carers of autistic people, and we're especially keen to hear from dads.
When and Where
Volunteer from home between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday
This is a specialised role. We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week. The role is flexible, and you can spread your 3 hours across two days to fit around your work or parenting responsibilities.
To volunteer, you’ll need: ·
- A private mobile phone.
- A computer with internet access.
- A quiet, distraction-free space.