We’re seeking Volunteers for Freedom2Choose Activity Programme.
Volunteers required to provide one-to-one support to young people with additional needs to participate fully in our Freedom2Choose Activity Programme every Saturday from 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm.
The annual Freedom2Choose Christmas shopping trip took place on Saturday 30 November with a visit to Abbey Centre, Belfast from 10.30 am.
Young people got everything on their shopping list and finished with a tasty lunch.
Day 2 of Autonomie Summer Activity Week 2019 took place on Tuesday 6 August, with a host of fun, practical learning activities. Find out more.
On Saturday 19 January Freedom2Choose programme young people all ‘Made our Mark’ on canvas; the name for this art work was voted on by the young people who named it - ‘Hands Together’ which is now proudly displayed at Lilac House!
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Volunteering with Autonomie is a rewarding and meaningful way to make a difference.
To learn more about our Be A Champion Volunteer programme visit our website here download the programme information leaflet available.
Champions! Today and this week for #VolunteersWeek we are celebrating our amazing volunteers.
At Autonomie, we actively encourage young people who take part in our programmes to become volunteers.
We offer structured opportunities for young people to volunteer and mentor their peers, volunteer on our Youth Forum, as well as opportunities to help lead activities programmes planning and delivery.
Young people are at the heart of everything we do!
Gary Burns has successfully reached 100 hours volunteering at Autonomie as part of Millennium Volunteers programme!
Gary was recently presented with his MV100 Award and a silver pin to mark his 100 hours of commitment.
Accepting his award Gary said: "I feel ecstatic, I didn’t think I’d get it."
Well done Gary!
Autonomie Volunteer Trevor Boyle has been named a Lidl Community Works Local Hero
Trevor O’Boyle is among 38 winning “heroes” nominated by Lidl Northern Ireland customers to be acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to causes they are passionate about in their local area.
Trevor is a founding member and volunteer of Autonomie. He has worked tirelessly to improve services for local families and looks after the day to day management of the organisation as well as coordinating volunteers.
His work plays a central role in enabling Autonomie to thrive within the local community and make the lives better for those children and young adults living with a disability. He will be honoured at an exclusive gala event on the renowned SS Nomadic in Belfast on 1 December.
