Get Involved

There is so much to do! Please help make this dream a reality by giving your money, your time, and your heart.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Special Events:

Arts for Autism- The Arts for Autism Gala, March 18, 19, & 20, 2011, needs volunteers to help with all aspects of event planning and execution. This is an Art Gallery showing in the Rossi Grand Lobby of the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly, with two, ticketed, "Meet the Artists" Receptions. There will be catered appetizers and wine for the receptions.
We need:
Set up/ Clean up
Docents
People to work Info/Payment Booths
and much more...
Please email jmiller@autismspectrumcenter.com if you are interested or have questions.

WALK for Autism- The WALK for Autism and Awareness Fair needs volunteers for a wide range of activities. We need:
Set up/ Clean up
Info/ Sales Booths
Childrens Area Helpers
Food Coordinator
Sign Coordinator
Girl Scout Coordinator
Downtown Energizer!
Quiet Area Helpers
First Aid Attendant (Nurse, EMT, etc.)
Vendor Hospitality Coordinator

Teen Dance- Kim Richards is coordinating a Teen Dance for May 7, 2011. She needs volunteers to help with all aspects of the event. We need:
Planners
Volunteer Dancers to help keep the dance floor from being empty
Chill Room Volunteers (Board games, art projects, etc.)
Decorations
Please contact Kim at krichards@autismspectrumcenter.com or call at 530-321-0301

General On-Going Opportunities:

Volunteer Coordinator- The Volunteer Coordinator recruits and manages volunteers. Screens volunteers for interests and talents, and works with CEO and Development Director to place volunteers in positions that are rewarding.

Program Design and Implementation- We need talented, energetic, experienced individuals with a desire to see programs created in SLO county for all individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders. If you would love to add that you created a successful program to your resume, then this is the opportunity for you!

Office Help- Answer phones, take messages, collect mail, say "hello" to anyone that stops by. Check out books or materials from the Resource Library. Maybe some data entry.

Resource Library Manager- Organize and maintain the Resource Library. Create a system for check out and return. Train office help in this system. Asses needs for the library and purchase (with funds as available) books/ videos/ materials as needed.

Quarterly Newsletter writer- Works with CEO, Development Director, and Volunteer Coordinator to provide timely and interesting content for the newsletter. Works with website to post newsletter.

Legislative "Watchdog"- Provides timely legislative information to CEO, Development Director and website. Designs and sends emails on a regular schedule.

Web content researcher- Surf the internet and provide specific, relevant content to CEO for website. Understand the many facets of ASD, and what is of interest to the individuals we serve.

Grant researcher- Research the many foundations and grants that would be a natural fit for our organization. Make inquiries as appropriate, and provide recommendations to CEO and Development Director.

Committee Members- There are many committees that need talented individuals: Events, Fundraising, Outreach, Government Relations

Event specific volunteers- Autism Awareness Month (April), The WALK (April), Volunteer Recognition Reception (January), Crawtism (May), Arts for Autism

Wish List
Paper for copies
Gift cards for Office Max, Staples, etc.
Promo video (someone that knows how to do it, equipment, and editing equipment)
Silent auction items- anything- really!!
Postage
Printing
Two computer monitors

Downloadable FIles

Downloadable Files: 

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Release of Liability and Image Release

Volunteer Childrens Program Supplemental- Fill this out if you would like to be working with children

Volunteer Adults Program Supplemental- Fill this out if you would like to be working with adults