The purpose of this role is to raise awareness of our charity's vital services and connect with eligible families. You will be the friendly face and voice of our charity, building online and local networks to ensure parents of autistic children know about and easily join our program.
What difference will you make?
Transforming Autism is one of a very few charities that provide support to very young Autistic children. The waiting list for diagnosis is over 200,000 in this country with many families waiting years without support. The charity raises its won funds so that families can access support when they need it so children are not left waiting wasting their early years.
We need to get the word out about our services- that's where you come in !
You will be
- Warm, approachable, and confident communication style.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage your own hours and keep neat records.
- Reliable and comfortable reaching out to professionals in schools or medical settings.
- A passion for supporting families and children, particularly within the autism community.
Would suit a person from a sensitive tele health / sales/marketing background, that wants to add meaning to their work. Changing lives for young children and their families.
What are we looking for?
- Warm, approachable, and confident communication style.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage your own hours and keep neat records.
- Reliable and comfortable reaching out to professionals in schools or medical settings.
- A passion for supporting families and children, particularly within the autism community.
Would suit a person from a sensitive tele health / sales/marketing background, that wants to add meaning to their work. Changing lives for young children and their families.
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What will you be doing?
This key role in our family services team will ensure that families across the Uk know that they can access early years support both in the home and online for their young autistic children,
You will be spending time talking to schools, surgeries, family hubs and community groups about our work.
Key Responsibilities
Outreach & Promotion
- Contact local nurseries, schools, family hubs, and GP surgeries to promote our programmes.
- Distribute digitally and locally flyers, posters, and digital information packs to schools, nurseries, community venues and health centres.
- Deliver over the phone brief, enthusiastic introductions about our work to staff and professionals.
Relationship Building
- Establish strong, trusted partnerships with education, healthcare, and community professionals.
- Act as a reliable point of contact for external staff looking to signpost families to our charity.
- Attend online community events or networking meetings to represent the charity.
Data & Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all contacts and outreach activities on our system.
- Track which sources of referrals have responded, and follow-up actions required.
- Ensure all data handling complies with GDPR privacy and safeguarding guidelines.
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Volunteer Family recruitment coordinator - Volunteer employer: Transforming Autism
Transforming Autism in Greater London is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. With a strong commitment to professional development, our work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing volunteers to gain invaluable experience while contributing to vital safeguarding efforts. Join us in a supportive environment where your skills will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community.
