Interesting about this job
Do you have an affinity with autism (ASD) and young adults? Do you think it would be valuable to join a group in which there is room for recognition, exchange and connection?
Then we offer a great volunteer position for you from Sedna Recovery Academy.
You contribute to a place where young adults with autism can be themselves, share their concerns and questions and feel less alone. The group is recovery supportive and we work on an equal basis: everyone can be themselves and contribute, including you as a supervisor.
As a co-supervisor you are close to an experienced supervisor. You are not only a supervisor, but – if you wish – also a participant. There is room to share from your own experience, connect and explore together what is supportive for the group.
It is a role in which you:
- Have meaningful contact.
- Contributes to a safe and open atmosphere.
- Shaping the meetings together with the group.
- You can also grow and learn yourself.
Job tasks and duties
- Facilitating group meetings together with an experienced supervisor.
- Creating a safe, calm and open atmosphere.
- Supporting group discussions (listening, giving space, sometimes offering direction).
- Do activities together, such as games or thematic exchange.
- Matching the needs of the group (we follow, we don't direct).
- If appropriate: share your own experiences and insights surrounding autism.
- Optional: welcome new participants or fulfill a buddy role.
Job skills and qualities
We are looking for someone who:
- Have an affinity with autism / ASD (personally or professionally).
- Is calm, patient and reliable.
- Can listen well and leave space.
- Communicates carefully and clearly.
- Is aware of equality in contact (recovery support).
- Enjoys working together and coordinating with each other, as a team of supervisors and organization.
- Own experience with autism and willingness to (partly) share this (if applicable).
- Being able to guide a group discussion/dialogue.
- Guiding a group discussion (providing light direction when necessary).
- Being able to think along in a solution-oriented manner.
Extra information
- The group is self-organizing as much as possible: we connect with what is going on.
- You are not alone; you guide together with an experienced supervisor.
- There is room to shape the role in your own way, in line with who you are.
- In addition to guidance, it is possible to also think about growing the group and making it visible.
- Optional; part of the organization, recruitment, promotion, networking, etc.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | WA insurance, volunteer contract |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 3 hours, max 6 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No |
| thursday afternoon | |
| Location | Meetings in The Old Bieb (Lewenborg) and at Sedna Recovery Academy |
Organisation address and information
Stichting Sedna Herstelacademie
Hora Siccamasingel 301.1
9721 HH Groningen
Website: http://www.sednaherstelacademie.nl