A MALVERN charity is looking to recruit volunteers after launching a new initiative.

SKY Autism Support's new buddy scheme needs people who can meet with an autistic adult to help support them.

The charity's Kate Matharu said: "We are launching an initiative to recruit volunteers who can offer a couple of hours a week to meet for a coffee/lunch/walk with an autistic adult to help support/guide/mentor and build a friendship with them.

"Training would be provided as well as DBS checks and meet-ups with fellow volunteers."

Expenses are covered with the charity which is based in Alexandra Road.

Kate added: "Would you like to offer support to an adult with autism?

"We’d love to hear from you if you have a couple of hours a week to meet for coffee/lunch/a walk to build a friendship, you want to use your valuable skills to help guide/support/mentor an autistic adult towards their next step, you’d like to engage more with your local community and you’d like to feel enriched by building new friendships and boost the confidence of an adult with autism."

The charity has a JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/skyautismsupport to help it continue to support autistic people and their families in Malvern and the surrounding area.

Organisers also welcome anyone who wants to do sponsored activities or set up a birthday fundraising page.

A Christmas fair held by the charity last year raised £807.77.

For more details on the buddy scheme and to get involved, email kate@skyautismsupport.com.