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! - 

• Events for BIPOC members

• Events for LGBTQ+ members

• PAUSE events (Events for non-speaking and ID members) in 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 6 months 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.