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Celebrating our Volunteers

As we come to the end of volunteers week, we would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers who help us to support our members.

We currently have 13 active volunteers in our Volunteer Team, and between them they contribute a huge 88 hours a week to the work we do.

We hope you will take a few moment to watch this video, which has been put together to showcase some of the brilliant volunteers who work with us. It will also give you an insight into the different volunteering opportunities we have at Talkback:

Did you know that volunteering offers a multitude of benefits? Not just for the communities and causes being served but also for the individuals who volunteer.

Here are some of the key benefits:

Sense of Purpose

Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose and fulfilment by allowing individuals to contribute to something meaningful and make a positive impact on others’ lives or the community.

Personal Growth

Volunteering offers opportunities for personal growth and development. It can help individuals build new skills, gain experience, and broaden their perspective by exposing them to new challenges and situations.

Improved Well-being

Volunteering has been linked to improved mental and physical well-being. Engaging in volunteer activities can boost mood, reduce stress levels, and increase overall happiness and satisfaction with life.

Social Connections

Volunteering provides opportunities to meet new people, build relationships, and expand social networks. It can help individuals connect with like-minded individuals, form friendships, and develop a sense of belonging within their community.

Increased Empathy and Compassion

Volunteering can foster empathy and compassion by allowing individuals to connect with and understand the experiences and struggles of others. It can promote greater understanding, tolerance, and empathy towards diverse groups of people.

Professional Benefits

Volunteering can enhance professional skills and boost career prospects. It provides opportunities to develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which can be valuable in both personal and professional contexts.

Networking Opportunities

Volunteering can also create networking opportunities and open doors to new career paths or job opportunities. It allows individuals to connect with professionals in their field of interest, gain references or recommendations, and expand their professional network.

Personal Fulfilment

Ultimately, volunteering can bring a sense of personal fulfilment and satisfaction by allowing individuals to give back to their communities, support causes they care about, and make a positive difference in the world.

We would not be able to do the work we do, without our wonderful volunteers.

We are always looking for people to join our team. To find out more contact us here.

 

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Talkback is a registered charity in England and Wales 1093732 and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 04279266
Our registered address is Talkback-UK Ltd, Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5AH 01494 434448

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Talkback's Post-16 Specialist Provision

With over 25 years of experience, Talkback offers a nurturing, flexible alternative to other traditional education settings, designed specifically for young people with an EHCP, aged 16-25, who are autistic or have a learning disability.

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18 onwards:
Adult Social Care Funded Provision

Amongst other services, we provide:

  • Personal development and social skills
  • Independent living, including cooking and general household tasks
  • Practical skills, including woodworking and other trade-based activities
  • Travel and money management training
  • Relationship development and creating social networks
  • Sports and wellbeing, including mindfulness, healthy eating and managing anxiety
  • The Performing Arts – drama, dance, music and arts.
  • Employment – full time and supported
  • Art Therapy
  • Social friendship groups

16-25 years old:
Education Provider

Amongst other services, we provide:

  • Education support to individuals in colleges including Bucks College Group, Berkshire College of Agriculture and Reading College
  • Individual Learning Packages based on an individual’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes
  • Bespoke, community life skills education support packages
  • Creative opportunities using expressive arts, creative media and a variety of social groups
  • Relationship guidance and help building social networks
  • Life skills training to move towards independent living
  • Travel training
  • Employability skills building
  • Work experience and Supported Internship opportunities

Up to 18 years old:
Transitions work

Amongst other services, we:

  • Provide individual and group transition programmes to help people move from school to college and minimise anxiety
  • Provide information, advice and guidance to mainstream schools with a SEN department, and to specialist schools for secondary ages
  • Offer bespoke Travel Training packages for schools
  • Help co-create sport-based partnerships
  • Run parent and carer information events 
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