Flexible positions available to support the charity in fundraising and community engagement efforts
What You'll Do:
- Organise and manage fundraising and community engagement events: Coffee mornings, Drop-in sessions, Events
- Liase with management and volunteers
- Engaging with the community and other volunteers to determine what events would benefit the charity
Why You'll Love It:
Within all of our teams, we have hands-on but flexible opportunities to support Autistic, ADHD and people with other neurodivergence. Due to the arrangement and perspectives of our organisation our service users are able to feel valued and authentic, allowing for a wholesome and rewarding workplace. With community at the heart of Tees Valley Buddies, it allows for a comfortable and enjoyable environment.
Neurodivergent people, specifically, have the opportunity to develop skills in an adaptable and inclusive space designed to meet the needs surrounding neurodivergence. We encourage and support Authenticity in volunteers and staff members as much as we do our service users.
What You'll Learn:
First hand experiences within the neurodivergent and related communities
Relationship building
Mentoring and peer support skills
Time management and organisation
Neuronormative practices and experiences above deficits and pathologization
Inclusivity and new ways to create equity
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for reliable and passionate individuals who are keen to work towards Tees Valley Buddies' goals using initiative and collaboration.
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