SUPERHEROES NEEDED!

Volunteers are our Superheroes!! Are you looking for an opportunity to use your talents and expertise, to make new friends or to learn more about autism? Are you passionate about supporting the community?  Do you love being a part of an organization that makes real impact in the community? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then the Making Strides For Autism, Inc. is looking for you.  

​Making Strides For Autism, Inc. is a volunteer based nonprofit organization comprised of parents, military and veteran autism families, autistic adults, and supporters. Join our ambassadors who are stepping forward to make a difference in our community by volunteering with MS4A!  If you are interested in volunteer opportunities with Making Strides For Autism, Inc., please complete and submit the form below!

Looking for a Corporate Volunteering Opportunity?

There's no better way to team-build than by assembling your organization to take part in one of our events. Our volunteers have fun and walk away with a truly memorable experience that impacts lives. Contact us for more information about our various volunteer opportunities 904.862.6040.  

​VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
  • Friends With Autism 5K and Community Walk - Sunday, February 25, 2018
  • 3rd annual World Autism Awareness Day Kickoff - Sunday, April 8, 2018
  • Autism Awareness Month Community Ambassadors - Throughout April 2018
  • General Office - Various Days and Times 
  • Fundraising - Various Days and Times
  • Community Ambassadors - Varies for community events



    Pay It Forward Become a Volunteer!

    There are a few different volunteer opportunities to choose from:
    • In our Popup Sensory Rooms—Your main responsibility is to set up and take down our sensory break room, monitory the room for safety, and provide  instructions on how to properly use the room.  If needed, assist children in sensory  play to help them unwind and calm during community events and festivals.  We prefer ABAs, OTs, Special Education Teachers and Aides, or Childcare Providers for our tents.  But it is not a requirement.  Your role is to assist the parents to relax and the children in the room with any needs they might have during the community event or festival.  You will stay inside or in the area of the sensory room at the event. The room will be setup indoors or outdoors.  Our MS4A tent will be used for outdoor events.
    • In the Office—You can help with office tasks such as providing autism information and referrals, stuffing envelopes, making and answering phone calls, filing, putting together packets, stuffing resource bags, event marketing, scheduling consulting appointments and sensory room rentals, etc.  You can do some of these things from home as well!
    • At an Event—You can help with registration, parking, silent auction, raffle, setup, cleanup, etc. (tasks will vary depending on the event).
    • Auxiliary—You can assist Making Strides For Autism, Inc. (MS4A) by joining our seasoned professionals group, The Friends With Autism Ambassador Team, in helping to fundraise for our cause, launching the Friends With Autism Initiative, contributing to the FWA Magazine, Blog, upcoming Help Desk materials, and toolkits, Become a FWA Community Ambassador​ to help promote autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion in the community.  Our Community Ambassadors also provide community health education workshops.  We also have a special event committee to help us with event planning and logistics.  

Submit Volunteer hours here

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