Supporting people with autism in leisure activities

Activity description

Autismo Sevilla is a non-profit Association of Parents of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our mission is to promote that people with ASD and their families have specialized support throughout their life cycle. Leisure and free time are an essential part of a person's life and provide us with opportunities to interact with like-minded people opportunities to interact with like-minded people. Volunteers will actively participate in accompanying and attending to the needs of people with autism. They become guides that promote the understanding of the environment, through verbal explanations and visual aids, depending on the support needs adjusted to each person. In this way, their inclusion in different social, cultural and sports activities is facilitated, allowing them to make a qualitative leap from mere presence to active participation. All of them involve accompanying people with autism in different contexts of activities related to leisure and sports.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteer will receive €150/160 per month for food. The accommodation will be in a shared apartment with other people related to the organization. The accommodation will be fully equipped and the costs of electricity, water and gas will be covered by the host organization. The volunteer will work 35 hours divided into 5 days a week. The volunteer will have two days off per month, which can be enjoyed together or separately, always in agreement with the staff of the association.

Training during the activity

Participants will have free access to the entire training program that we develop for employees and other volunteers of the organization. During the month of March, an introductory course on autism spectrum disorders will take place. With this training we intend to give an overall picture of them with the necessary conceptual clarity that serves to strengthen the knowledge for the initiation in the care and support of people with ASD.

Participant profile

Participants must be young volunteers who are highly motivated to work with people with disabilities and specifically with people with autism. Willingness to collaborate, flexibility, positive attitude, tolerance, respect and a good sense of humor will be highly valued. Previous experience in disability care and some knowledge of Spanish will also be a plus, although it is not essential.

Activity dates

A total of 39 week(s) during the period 01/06/2023 to 29/02/2024

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Activity location

Avenida del Deporte, 3A, 41020 Sevilla Spain

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Germany, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Finland

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Activity topics

Social challenges

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 01/05/2023

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