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About the Volunteer Program

Volunteer projects vary throughout the year. There’s always a need for all types of skills and experiences, so you don’t need to be a scientist or an expert to apply. The program is flexible, matching available opportunities to your talent and availability. Volunteers often move on to another project or area with the ATF after completing their initial assignments.
Volunteers help with a wide range of projects, from special events, educational programs to administrative tasks. Most volunteer projects begin with one-on-one training with a staff therapist and then develop into independent work.
Whether you’re an individual interested in ongoing projects or a group wishing to participate in a Done-in-a-Day program, you can help provide vital services and support to many children.

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Individual Volunteer Application

Thanks for your interest in volunteering at the Autism Trust Foundation. Please Note: Parts of your application may be shared by the Volunteer Department with prospective volunteer supervisors to find a placement for you.
If you haven’t heard from us within 72 hours after submitting your application, please send an e-mail to volunteer@atfvolunteers.com

Contact Information

Project Information

Person to Contact in Case of Emergency

Interests & Experience

(Things to consider: In your prior visits to the ATF and/or the ATF’s Web site, what has interested you? Describe something you know and/or on the Web site that altered your perspective about the ATF.)

Please check any of the areas below that interest you or describe your skills.

Availability & Preferences

Number of hours per week you would prefer to volunteer
(Please Note: This does not include travel time to/from the ATF .)

I am available to volunteer

Does your employer offers a time-off program for volunteers.

References

Personal contact or reference at the ATF

(Please Note: A contact or reference is not required to volunteer.)

Are you currently a member of the ATF?

Please list one person other than a relative who would be willing to serve as a personal reference. (For teen applicants this reference must be an adult.)

Volunteer Contract

The Autism Trust Foundation agrees to
  • provide you with appropriate training, supervision, space, materials, and equipment to accomplish the assigned project(s);
  • communicate with you openly and often about ongoing opportunities for volunteer involvement. You agree to
  • fulfill the terms of the volunteer opportunity as described;
  • notify the manager of Volunteer Services if you need to redefine your commitment or to conduct an exit interview;
  • respond promptly to communications from the Volunteer Office, including phone calls, e-mail, newsletters, and invitations;
  • abide by the general rules of access and conduct for all ATF staff;
  • review the information specific to your volunteer situation in the Volunteer Handbook (ie., group-specific information for those who are volunteering as part of a group), which you will receive after coordinating with the manager of Volunteer Services;
  • wear your ATF Volunteer I.D. Badge while serving as a volunteer;
  • accurately record your volunteer hours in the log book;
  • grant the ATF the right to use your photograph in promoting the ATF and/or Volunteer Services;
  • respect the confidentiality of sensitive or privileged information;
  • accept the manager of Volunteer Service’s right to counsel you (and/or members of your group if you are part of a group that is volunteering) or possibly dismiss you or your group from the Volunteer Program if you fail to comply with the guidelines.
AN ADDITIONAL RELEASE FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN IF THE VOLUNTEER IS A MINOR PRIOR TO BEGINNING TO VOLUNTEER. Accepting the contract *
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