OUR VOLUNTEER FORCE
Join us for our monthly Volunteer Training and become part of a compassionate community dedicated to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for individuals with Autism and their families throughout our region.
This interactive training prepares volunteers to confidently support ASTV programs, and events, including family outings, community fundraisers, educational workshops, and signature events like our 5K runs.
During this two-hour session, participants will:
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Learn foundational information about autism and the spectrum
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Understand sensory considerations and inclusive best practices
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Build practical communication and de-escalation skills
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Review volunteer roles, expectations, and event-day procedures
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Gain tools to help families feel welcomed and supported
No prior experience with autism is required - just a willingness to learn and serve.
Volunteers are essential to our mission of creating connections and empowering everyone in the autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
Training is held monthly (First Saturday)
Duration: 2 hours (10AM until Noon)
Location: 3509 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or Zoom (link provided after registration)
Register today and make a meaningful impact in our community.
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To become a volunteer it requires you to complete a couple of enrollment forms, a disclaimer and to complete a background check. You can volunteer for: clerical work, logistic support at our events, community out reach, or as a peer helping to model social skills, a friendly face to chat with. We have opportunities that will match your skills and interests. *Volunteers who will conduct clerical work at our office are required to sign an agreement of confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
Our Autism community has challenges that affect their ability to learn and use social skills, so to protect their integrity, privacy and guarantee a safe environment, we conduct a background check at our cost for all of our volunteers, done by an recognized company vouched by our national administrative level. We will not have access to your information, the background report either clears you as volunteer or lists information important in defining your suitability as a volunteer.
Learning to serve your community is especially important for young adults to develop a sense of belonging, we offer opportunities for young adults from 15 years old and up, minors require the written permission of their parents or legal guardians, service time is scheduled on mornings and afternoons, with the presence of their parent or legal guardian. Youth organizations are extremely welcome to participate since a good portion of our population on the Autism Spectrum are of young age, it is highly beneficial to have the assistance of a peer in the same age range.