Become an advocate

We need volunteers to help people with a learning disability and/or Autism to speak up for themselves. Advocates make sure that people's views are heard and that they get the help they need. Advocates make a real difference to people's lives.

Once you have completed your training and feel confident, we will introduce you to a person who needs help to resolve an issue. You don't need to have a lot of time to spare but you do need to be reliable.

Autism in Maturity Advocacy

This project was initiated across the UK by the National Autistic Society in response to the growing recognition that the first generation of people diagnosed with autism in childhood are now reaching middle age and there are also mature adults being diagnosed for the first time. The autism specific services which have concentrated on the needs of children and younger people are now faced with the challenge of extending their reach to cover adults.

Advocacy for All has started its own Autism in Maturity Advocacy pilot project locally and we are looking for volunteers to train as advocates providing advocacy for people with autism aged 40+.

No experience is needed as training in advocacy and autism is provided. Volunteer training is free and travel expenses are paid.

If you would like to train as an advocate for this project please download an application form by clicking on the picture on the right, filling it in and emailing it to autism@advocacyforall.org.uk.

Help support our Speaking Up groups

Would you be interested in supporting people to run their own groups? There are lots of ways you can help!

If you would like more information please contact us, or if you would like to apply now please download an application form by clicking on the picture on the right, filling it in and emailing it to info@advocacyforall.org.uk.

Become a trustee

The Trustees make sure that the project is run properly and we do a good job!

Do you have experience of:
• business
• finance or fundraising
• legal
• human resources
• disabled people
• other useful skills

If you have a little time to spare to support your local community we would like to hear from you. Please contact us for more information.

Help with fundraising

We need your ideas on how we can raise money for Advocacy for All

Would you be interested in:
• planning and organising a fund raising event for us
• writing to companies, banks and other places for donations
• joining our Fundraising Committee

Please contact us if you can help.