Join the Autism Speaks Staten Island Committee to help us implement our mission locally.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan for individuals with autism and their families. The Autism Speaks Staten Island Committee will work to raise money for Autism Speaks' mission, host local events, volunteer at fundraising and sensory-friendly events, help us build a bigger presence on Staten Island, raise awareness during World Autism Awareness Month and help make the Autism Speaks Staten Island Walk a success.
What we need:
Passion for the cause and Autism Speaks
People who believe in fundraising for Autism Speaks
Individuals who are organized, committed to follow-through and committed to the Autism Speaks Walk timeline
Strong multi-taskers
Good time managers
Creative thinkers
Individuals who are excellent communicators
Our Committee meets a few times a year but communicates regularly via email. If you would like to join our Committee, please email statenisland@autismspeaks.org or call 646-385-8543 for more information.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Autism Speaks
Location:
1 East 33rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016, US
Mission Statement
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.
Description
Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Recognizing the need for a powerful voice Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization.
Today, Autism Speaks is dedicated to advancing research into causes and better treatments for autism spectrum disorders and related conditions both through direct funding and collaboration.
To accomplish this, Autism Speaks will relentlessly pursue strategies that make significant progress toward the following outcomes over the next 10 years:
A better understanding of the causes and typology of ASD
Children with an autism spectrum disorder being diagnosed before the age of 2
Children having access to appropriate intervention, services and resources immediately following diagnosis
The availability of better treatments both for underlying pathology as well as co-existing conditions that decrease quality of life for those with autism
People with ASD and their families have transition plans that result in more independent adult life that is meaningful to the individual
Individuals with ASD will have effective interventions, services and supports throughout their lifetime
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
