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Volunteer, Ben
Ben was referred to our Volunteer Service via our Social Prescribing service. Ben is Autistic so we wanted to ensure that he would be placed in a supportive environment where he would be encouraged to do well.
Ben often struggles with fear of the unknown and would often talk himself out of doing things if he had too much time to think about it. He depended heavily on his parents and consequently became isolated, rarely leaving the house without them. We worked with Ben’s social prescriber and his family to find roles that suited his interests.
“I want to thank you for getting in touch with us about volunteering opportunities. On Saturday he volunteered at Ashton United - he absolutely loved it. I’ve never seen him so happy before about anything. He came back soaking wet, but he didn't even bother and Ben hates getting wet! He can't wait for Tuesday night when he is helping again. Ben has always wanted to do something worthwhile and now he is, he is very happy”
(Ben’s Mum)