Community Outreach Volunteer

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Community Outreach Volunteer
**This is an unpaid volunteer position**

Applicant Type: Adults, individuals, students (must be 18 or older), anyone interested in connecting with the community more.

Purpose : Community Outreach Volunteers will support AutismTN’s effort to promote autism acceptance and awareness, and connect Middle Tennessee residents to available autism resources.

Responsibilities:

• Help identify potential outreach and awareness events
• Represent AutismTN at county fairs, school events, corporate events, and other community events
• Help identify potential outreach and awareness opportunities
• Engage community members
• Connect community members to AutismTN

Qualifications:

• Outgoing with effective oral communication skills
• Willingness to learn about autism and AutismTN information
• Professional and dependable
• Available to volunteer during the weekday, evenings, or weekends
• Have reliable transportation
• Ability to carry and transport display materials, a minimum of 20 pounds
• Ability to work well independently or with others
• Belief in the importance of the mission of AutismTN

Time Commitment: Attend at least 1 community event or fair per quarter as opportunities become available.

**Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a criminal background check

Physical Demands: Light physical demands with transporting, setting up and taking down outreach materials, banners, tables, tents, and more.

Volunteer Benefits: Volunteers will have the opportunity to make a positive impact and get to connect with others in the communities we serve. They will help raise awareness about our services and other autism resources. Additionally, volunteers will gain experience with networking, communication, marketing and opportunities to build relationships.