I'm long-term unemployed (5+ years, currently on ESA), prior to unemployment I was great at my job and working 40-60 hours per week, but now I've regressed so badly that I don't see myself getting back into work without support - my autism has become FAR worse as a result of unemployment, I can't even search for work without panicking and slipping into a few days of depression and functioning problems.
I really can't express how much I've changed as a result of unemployment, or how much I'd improve if I was only able to get back into work...
Obviously I am BORED OUT OF MY MIND so really want to get some sort of volunteer work so I can do something constructive, and of course it would help me get back into paid work and recover from this regression I'm currently experiencing with my autism. However whenever I try to apply for a volunteer job I never hear back from anyone, I must be doing something wrong but I just don't know what.
I would love some sort of support to help me set-up a voluntary job and maybe some sort of support for the first few days on a new volunteer job so I can more easily fit into work...I know once in the swing of things I'll improve a LOT and be a great worker for someone, but until I adjust I worry that I'll freak-out or they'll reject me.
Does such support even exist?
