Empower Autism is looking for volunteers with ‘lived’ experience of austism who want to give back by helping others.

Empower Autism is a small not for profit organisation that enables autistic people to live with confidence and self-belief. We do this through a range of programs that provide support to autistic people, their families and carers. Empower Autism values choice, control, self-determination and equitable access to opportunities that support independent living.

The organisation operates out of a centre at Virginia, with support groups being held in suburban locations, based on demand.

Empower Autism has always been a trusted source of information and support for people facing the challenges of autism. We’ve recently expanded, improved and future proofed this service with the introduction of a team of volunteers with ‘lived’ experience. We are looking to recruit people with the passion and desire to ‘give back’ and assist people who, like themselves, are autistic or who have autistic family or loved ones.

Once through the recruitment process, you’ll receive training and mentoring in handling the myriad of different types of enquiries we receive. You’ll have access to the information and resources needed to provide practical and timely support, information and referrals. You’ll provide this support over the telephone, in person or through on-line discussions – we’ll use whatever medium or technology is needed to engage and connect with the people we support.

These roles will be great for people who:

• want to help other autistic people,
• have lived experience,
• would like to broaden their knowledge of autism,
• are interested in developing their communication skills,
• find giving back rewarding!

If this sounds like a volunteer role that would interest you, we’d love to hear from you! You can make a real difference in the lives of the people we support, and we believe what you’ll gain from the experience will be much more rewarding than just the access to training and personal development which we’ll provide!

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