Activities Volunteer

Activity Volunteer

Help Make a Life Changing Difference for Autistic People

Lifeworks North Staffs is looking for passionate volunteers aged 18+ to help run activities for autistic people across North Staffordshire and Staffordshire Moorlands. Many of our clients are bright and capable but can experience isolation due to difficulties with social interaction and interpretation. Our activities provide a safe, friendly environment where people can build confidence, make connections, and spend time with others who understand the challenges they face.

What the Role Involves

As an Activity Volunteer, you will help support and manage group activities for our clients. Activities take place Monday to Saturday during the daytime and are held throughout North Staffordshire and Staffordshire Moorlands. Typically, volunteers support around two outings per month, with each activity lasting approximately half a day. Recent activities have included:

• Archery
• Cycling at Westport Lake
• Mini golf
• Pool
• Activities at Kidsgrove Sports Centre

Most activities take place in Newcastle under Lyme, where our office is based. We are always keen to explore new ideas and welcome volunteers who would like to introduce new activities and venues once they become familiar with the role.

Travel and reasonable role expenses will be reimbursed.

Who We're Looking For

• Aged 18 or over
• Confident managing and supporting groups of people
• Friendly, reliable, and patient
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Interested in helping autistic people become more connected within their communities

Previous experience of managing people is required for this role.

About Lifeworks North Staffs

Established in 2006, Lifeworks supports over 1,000 clients and 400 carers across North Staffordshire and Staffordshire Moorlands. We support people aged 14+ living with:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Dyspraxia
• Tourette's Syndrome

Many of the people we support also experience mental health challenges.

Our services include:

• Social interpretation (advocacy)
• One to one appointments
• Life coaching
• Activities and drop ins
• Carers' groups
• Befriending services

What Our Volunteers Say

"As a carer I find volunteering has helped my confidence and wellbeing. Lifeworks is like a big family and being able to give support to other carers is very rewarding."

If you'd like to help autistic people build confidence, friendships, and independence through enjoyable community activities, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact us for more information.