Volunteer for Autistic Adults NYC

Join us in creating inclusive and vibrant social events for Autistic adults in the NYC area! As an In-Person Event Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting In-Person Event Facilitators to ensure the smooth execution of plans and the cultivation of a safe, welcoming space for all attendees.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with setup/breakdown during events

• Engage with attendees, fostering a comfortable atmosphere and ensuring adherence to group rules

• Working with a group of Autistic adults of varying support needs 

• Ensure a calm and accessible environment for attendees 

Skills:

• Observant and attentive

• Positive and friendly with attendees during events

• Comfortable working with a diverse group of people

Experience: No prior experience is necessary, but previous work as a DSP/support professional or in-event support 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. Preference to volunteers who can assist at least 1 event per month. 

Location: Our events are scheduled In-Person around NYC. The event assistant will be able to choose the event that works the best with their schedule. 

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 are looking for multiple volunteer in-person event facilitators to lead events for Autistic adults in locations around NYC.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and organizing events, including creating an event description and agenda, brainstorming activities for events, coordinating with staff to find a venue and acquiring event 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

Event Categories: We are looking for hosts who can do one or multiple of the following below! - 

• Outings (Can go with members members to museums, theater shows, etc, typically in Manhattan Area)

• Recurring social events (arts, crafting, picnicking, or other casual meetups) in Brooklyn or Manhattan

• PAUSE events (Events for non-speaking and ID members) in Brooklyn

• Events for BIPOC, Women or NB members

• Any social events in the Bronx or Brooklyn

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 a member 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, every 2 months, etc), at a time/location of the facilitator’s choosing. We are asking that volunteers can commit to at least a year of volunteering. 

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

When completing the form, please specify which type(s) of events you’d be interested in leading from the event categories listed above.

We are looking for multiple volunteer online event facilitators to lead events for Autistic adults online.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and organizing events, including creating an event description and agenda, brainstorming activities for future events, and exploring different ways to interact virtually and create involvement during virtual events

• 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

• Familiarity with Zoom is a plus but not required

Event Categories: We are looking for hosts who can do one or multiple of the following below! - 

• Virtual educational/social discussion events: covering topics such as autism basics for those newly diagnosed and the general public, autism in the workplace, and autism and relationships

• Casual online social events

Experience: No previous experience required! Previous leadership experience (running social clubs or putting together events) is a plus, and experience on requested educational topics above 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: Each event can require about a 1-2 hour commitment. The facilitator can decide the time/amount of online events they would like to host, with a minimum of one 1 hour event per month. We are asking that volunteers can commit to at least a year of volunteering.

Schedule: Flexible

Location: Fully remote

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

When completing the form, please specify which type(s) of events you’d be interested in leading from the event categories listed above.

We are seeking a Grant Writer to research, prepare grant proposals, applications, and track grant submissions alongside leadership. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing research for relevant grant opportunities

• Draft grant proposals and other supporting documents

• Collaborate with leadership to gather information needed for grant applications

• Correspond through email to discuss specific projects and deadlines

• Attend occasional fundraising/development meetings, and one-on-one meetings with leadership

Skills:

• Strong writing skills required

• Basic computer literacy

• Excellent organization skills

• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and meet deadlines

Experience:This position requires access to a computer, internet, and basic writing skills, but no formal experience is necessary! Previous grant writing experience is desired but not required.

Commitment: 2-4 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible

Location: Fully remote

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

The Accessibility Volunteer will help create inclusive and accessible resources and content for our members. They will also support efforts to make our website more accessible and user-friendly.

Responsibilities:

• Create easy-read and plain language versions of resources for our website

• Develop accessibility guides for event venues and locations, including images, clear directions, and other helpful details. It is preferred if the volunteer is able to visit the venues at least once to take pictures and create the guide (all in the Manhattan/Brooklyn area as of now).

• Assist with accessibility compliance on our website

• Attend one-on-one virtual meetings with leadership

• Conduct research or writing tasks as needed by leadership

Skills:

• Basic writing and research skills

• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and meet deadlines

• Familiarity with Squarespace is a plus but not required

• Interest in the disability rights and neurodiversity movement is a plus

Experience: This position requires access to a computer, internet, and basic research and writing skills, but no formal experience is necessary!

Commitment: Minimum 2-4 hours a week for research and writing, and occasional virtual meetings with leadership. 

Schedule: Flexible

Location: Fully remote

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