Autism Summer Camp Volunteer 2026

What You'll Do: 

About Kith & Kids
We provide activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.

 

Our Summer Camp

Wed 17th to Sun 21st Jun and/or Wed 1st to Sun 5th Jul

We are currently looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to join us on our action-packed residential Summer Camp. On the camp you will be supporting one of our members with a disability to have a holiday they won’t forget.

 

What you'll do

On the camp you and a fellow co-volunteers will support one of our members with a learning disability or autism for the five days. You’ll support and encourage them to take part in lots of exciting activities such as campfires, treasure trails, swimming, games nights, day trips to the seaside and much more. You’ll also help our members with their day-to-day routines and preparing our meals.

 

Come along and get involved!

Male volunteers especially welcome (we need more)!!

 

How much time?
The camp runs for five days, four nights. The dates are Wed 17th to Sun 21st Jun and/or Wed 1st to Sun 5th Jul.

 

The camp starts and finishes in Tottenham, North London.

 

What about training?
Volunteers must attend in-person training and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.

This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and also gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.

Topics we cover include:

  • Communication
  • Autism
  • Supporting emotions
  • Safeguarding
  • Creativity & Participation
  • Epilepsy
     

When do I need to come?
We’ll be meeting individual volunteers online from mid-January.

 

We'll be running face-to-face training in north London. Training starts from 15th February with other date options.

 

Training will take place in North London – once we have met you online for a chat, we will send you confirmation of our training venue details. 

 

For more information, please email us at projects@kithandkids.org.uk

Or call us on: 0208 801 7432/07801 234 472.

 

Why You'll Love It: 

Not only is it five days full of fun and games for you and our members, but you will also play a vital part in supporting them to develop their social skills in a day-to-day environment and of course, to enjoy a fantastic holiday!

What You'll Learn: 

We can offer you
We can reimburse your travel expenses for your training days. All meals, transportation and accommodation are provided during the camp.
We'll also provide excellent training before the camp, and lots of helpful support throughout.

 

By volunteering on our camps, you'll also:

  • Use and develop your skills
  • Learn something new, get involved in fun activities with others
  • Increase your confidence
  • Meet new people and make friends
  • Gain experience for (other) work
  • Give something back to the community
  • Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time
  • Challenge yourself
     
What We're Looking For: 

What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 18.

Summary
Volunteering
Befriender
Disability
Haringey
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Creativity
Inclusive
Teamwork
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit

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