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Volunteer with Us

Give your time and help your community grow

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We Need Your Help

As a completely volunteer-led organisation, we are always looking for passionate people to join our team. Whether you can offer a few hours a week or occasional support at events, every contribution helps us continue providing vital services and creating a safe, welcoming space for all.

“Every small town needs a place like this. If you want to interact with other members of the community, you can pop in. If you're in trouble and you need help, you can pop in. If you want to help the community with your time and skills, you can pop in.” – Bill

Award Winning Voluntary Organisation

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In 2021, we were honoured to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest recognition given to volunteer groups in the UK. Presented in a civic ceremony at Antrim Castle Gardens by Lord Lieutenant Mr. David McCorkell, it was a proud and memorable moment that celebrated the dedication of our incredible team and wider community.

We are also one of the youngest charities in the UK to have received this award.

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This recognition truly reflects who we are - a charity founded on inclusion, compassion, and opportunity. We believe everyone has something valuable to offer, and our volunteering programme is built around that principle. We’re especially dedicated to creating meaningful roles and pathways for neurodivergent individuals and others who may face barriers to traditional employment. Through supported and purposeful volunteering experiences, we help people build confidence, develop new skills, and unlock future opportunities, all while strengthening the community we serve.

“Love this place, It gets me out of the house, I meet people I don't know, some I do know, wee have great craic, lots of laughter, there's always a cup of tea or coffee on hand and always something sweet, the staff are great and supportive to what ever we are doing.” – Ann

Register Your Interest To Volunteer

Contact us to find out about opportunities in which you can help

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Further Information

We recognise the current pressures on primary care in relation to all aspects of the work they do, not just in relation to ADHD.

The intention of this service is not to create additional workload for GPs or other practitioners, but rather to reduce pressure arising from the increasing number of patients presenting with ADHD-related difficulties.

The ADHD Support While Waiting Programme, early intervention service is designed specifically for adults who are awaiting ADHD assessment, awaiting follow-up from assessment, or attempting to access support. It is a non-clinical, psychoeducational and practical support programme, delivered by qualified practitioners, and aligned with NICE guidance.

The core aim of the programme is to:

  • Support individuals experiencing functional difficulties (e.g. executive dysfunction, emotional regulation challenges)

  • Reduce distress, overwhelm, and burnout

  • Improve day-to-day functioning and engagement with services

  • Prevent escalation into crisis or higher-tier services

  • Provide psychotherapeutic education

Importantly, this is not a diagnostic or assessment service, and participation does not require formal confirmation from primary care if the patient has the requested information.

 

Referral Process - 

To ensure minimal impact on time, we have built in multiple alternative verification pathways, including:

  • Self-referral via QR code & evidence

  • Self-declaration supported through our triage process

  • Signposting by GP practice staff

  • HSC confirmation where available

  • GP letter - A template of which we provide

This means that patients can access the service without any GP involvement if preferred.

The funding requires that the patient/service user MUST have verifiable information of having been referred and or waiting on follow up for ADHD related support.

This initiative to work alongside primary care and secondary care in a supportive capacity, rather than adding to existing pressures.

We genuinely value the role of GPs and other medical practitioners.

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If you would like any further information, please feel free to get in touch via -

info@asafespacetobeme.co.uk

02896 208284

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