Volunteer for Autistic Adults NYC

Volunteer

We have experienced remarkable growth since starting in summer of 2022. To sustain this growth, we are seeking more volunteers to take on various roles within our organization. Become a part of our team to not only learn new things and gain useful skills, but to support the Autistic Community of NYC!

There are other needs that may arise and more opportunities to volunteer, including one-time opportunities to assist with larger events. For any questions, to express interest in assisting with larger events, or suggest other ways you can help, please fill out our volunteer interest form here - https://forms.gle/frgCUK9dX8P4PJJL6

Current open roles are listed below.

(Updated 5/1/25)

  • We are looking for multiple volunteer in-person event facilitators to lead events for Autistic adults in locations around NYC. As a Volunteer In-Person Event Facilitator, you'll have the creative freedom to choose the theme/topic of your recurring event, from outdoor activities to cultural experiences and game nights.

    We are also especially seeking someone interested in organizing LGBTQ+ events, weekday events, or online social events.

    Responsibilities:

    • Planning and organizing events, including creating an event description and agenda, finding locations and brainstorming activities for future events, calling and making reservations, getting food/materials, and other event related tasks 

    • Host and facilitate events, guiding participants and leading engaging activities

    • Ensuring a calm and accessible environment for attendees 

    Skills:

    • Able to assume a leadership role

    • Able to multitasking and be flexible to situation changes

    • Positive and friendly with attendees during events

    • Organized

    • Comfortable working with a diverse group of people

    Experience: No previous experience required! Previous leadership experience (running social clubs or putting together events) is a plus. We also prefer that volunteers have been involved in our non-profit (preferably as an attendee of our group) for at least 2 months.

    Commitment: Schedule is very flexible. Each event can require about a 2-4 hour commitment. The position requires facilitating on a consistent basis (monthly, bimonthly, every 2 months, etc), at a time/location of the facilitator’s choosing. 

    Location: In-Person around NYC

    We are an Autistic-run organization. Autistic people are especially encouraged to apply. 

    If interested, please fill out our volunteer interest form here - https://forms.gle/frgCUK9dX8P4PJJL6

  • We’re looking for volunteers to lead in-person events for PAUSE, our event series for non-speaking and intellectually disabled Autistic adults. (Learn more about PAUSE here: PAUSE Program). As a Volunteer In-Person Event Facilitator, you’ll have the creative freedom to design and lead events based on themes or topics that interest you. We’re also in the process of revamping this program and would love input from volunteers who want to help shape its future! 

    Responsibilities:

    • Planning and organizing events, including creating an event description and agenda, brainstorming activities for future events, and meeting at our office in Greenpoint to get event supplies

    • Host and facilitate events, guiding participants and leading engaging activities

    • Ensuring a calm and accessible environment for attendees 

    Skills:

    • Able to assume a leadership role

    • Able to multitasking and be flexible to situation changes

    • Positive and friendly with attendees during events

    • Organized

    • Comfortable working with a diverse group of people

    Experience: 

    Experience working with non-speaking & ID autistic adults as a DSP or other support role. Previous leadership experience (running social clubs or putting together events) is a plus. We also prefer that volunteers have been involved in our non-profit (preferably as an attendee of our group) for at least 2 months.

    Commitment: Schedule is very flexible. Each event can require about a 2-4 hour commitment. The position requires facilitating on a consistent basis (monthly, bimonthly, every 2 months, etc), at a time/location of the facilitator’s choosing. 

    Location: In-Person in NYC

    We are an Autistic-run organization. Autistic people are especially encouraged to apply. 

    If interested, please fill out our volunteer interest form here - https://forms.gle/frgCUK9dX8P4PJJL6

  • Read more about this position here - https://www.autisticadultsnyc.org/blog/board-member