Interesting about this job
You get to know other people with autism well and learn a lot yourself about what autism actually means.
You will contribute to better knowledge about autism in adults, from the perspective of people with autism themselves.
You will be part of a team of more than 45 autistic adults. You will get to know new people with autism. Our working methods are geared to autistic characteristics.
You will be told clearly what is expected of you. We work with written out job descriptions and guidelines.
You can do this volunteer work from home, from anywhere in the Netherlands or Belgium. All contact takes place via e-mail, WhatsApp and Zoom.
Job tasks and duties
We are looking for two volunteers with autism to each lead an online conversation group by the end of March 2025.
You will lead a 75-minute online discussion group once every fortnight from the end of March 2025. There will be 10 meetings in total. A maximum of 8 participants will participate. There will be a holiday break during the summer holidays.
You will lead the Explore your autism group. In this group, you will explore with participants what autism means to them in concrete terms. Participants may have just received an autism diagnosis, or be revisiting the diagnosis and have questions. What does it mean in practice that I have autism? What use is a diagnosis to me? How can I cope with my autism?
The discussion group is informal in nature and is not counselling or therapy. The aim of the meetings is to exchange experiences and learn from each other. You lead the group alone, but the first few times you do so together with the coordinator. You can always call on the coordinator and the board if you have any questions.
What are the tasks?
Before the first meeting, you plan a short introductory meeting (of ±15 minutes) with each individual participant who registers via Teams.
Before each meeting, you prepare the content. You do this on the basis of a script.
During the meeting, you lead the conversation and make sure everyone comes into their own.
You will send an invitation to participants by e-mail before each meeting.
After each meeting, you send them a brief summary of what you discussed.
Job skills and qualities
You have had an autism diagnosis for at least a year and have been able to give this a place for yourself.
You are willing to delve into the background of autism diagnosis in terms of content.
You can communicate well, listen and are reliable.
You have a functioning microphone, webcam and internet connection.
You are familiar with Teams or are willing to learn to work with it.
Extra information
Are you interested? Then contact Annelies. She will contact you within 3 days (excluding holidays). She will then make an appointment with you for an interview via Zoom. You will then have an interview with Annelies and the coordinator of the relevant working group.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | WA insurance, volunteer contract, Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | 6 to 12 months |
| Hours per week | at least 1 hour, max 2 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | Yes |
| Location | Online from home |
Organisation address and information
Autisme Digitaal
Hertenlaan 29
9751 GB Haren Gn
Website: https://www.autismedigitaal.nl/