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Community Outreach Volunteer

Autism Moms of RVA Inc.

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world

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Details

Available Times:

Weekdays daytime, evenings

Time Commitment:

A few hours per week

Commitment Details:

at least 5 hours a week from 1-4pm est

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

Cause Areas:

Children & Youth, Community Development, Disability

Benefits:

Training Provided

Good For:

Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers

Participation Requirements:

Attend Orientation

Age Requirement:

18+

Other Requirements:

Volunteers should be comfortable calling and emailing local organizations and businesses, tracking contacts, and following up promptly. Some weekday business-hour availability is needed for calls. Prior nonprofit experience is optional.

Description

Autism Moms of RVA Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the Greater Richmond area. We help moms and caregivers of autistic children find local resources, connect with other families, and spend time together at family meetups. We’re looking for a Community Outreach Volunteer to help more families hear about our community and build relationships with local organizations.

What you’ll do

Find local organizations, service providers, and businesses that could share resources with families or partner with us on meetups.
Draft introductory emails and follow-up messages for our team to review.
Keep our outreach contact list organized and track who we’ve contacted and when to follow up.
Update our list of local programs and services and help share upcoming meetups with community partners.

What we’re looking for

An interest in supporting autistic children and their families.
Clear, respectful communication and reliable follow-through.
Comfort using email, shared documents, and basic spreadsheets.

First-time volunteers are welcome. When you apply, tell us a little about yourself, why you’d like to volunteer with Autism Moms of RVA, and what your availability looks like.

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Location

Remote

Volunteer can be anywhere in the world

Associated Location

8401 Mayland Dr, Richmond, VA 23294, USA
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Please apply through Idealist and answer the screening questions. In your responses, share your typical availability and let us know if you’re comfortable making outreach calls to local organizations and businesses. If you’re new to outreach, feel free to tell us what would help you get started.

A résumé and cover letter are optional. We welcome first-time volunteers and will contact selected applicants for a brief introductory conversation.

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What interests you about volunteering with Autism Moms of RVA Inc.?

Can you commit at least 5 hours per week? What days and times typically work for you?

Which outreach tasks interest you most? Briefly tell us which tasks you’d enjoy or what experience you’d bring.

Are you comfortable calling local organizations and businesses on behalf of Autism Moms of RVA? Would a sample script or practice call help you get started?

If you’re available to make outreach calls, what times can you typically call during weekday business hours?

Tell us about a time you helped organize an event, share a resource, or connect someone with support. Examples from school, work, volunteering, or everyday life are welcome.

When would you be available to start volunteering, and how long do you expect to be able to commit?

What would you like to learn or get better at while volunteering with Autism Moms of RVA Inc.?

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