Volunteer with Us

We are looking for volunteers with business, management, and/or human resources experience to serve as Hire Autism Navigators and help autistic adults refine their resumes and cover letters and prepare for job interviews.

The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours per week for three months. Familiarity with autism is a plus, but it is not a prerequisite. Volunteers must complete our Navigator training and successfully pass a background check before being eligible to begin working with a Hire Autism job seeker. 

The ideal volunteer will have a record of success in their professional career, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to Hire Autism’s mission, and the desire to serve as a positive role model. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly phone/video call with assigned job seeker 
• Provide feedback in the form of comments on the job seeker’s resume and cover letter
• Help job seeker identify jobs commensurate with their skills and qualifications and read through job descriptions together.
• Support job seekers with interview preparation 
• Answer general job search questions and teach basic employment-related skills
• Document and report progress to Hire Autism staff on a biweekly basis 
• Promote job seeker’s autonomy and independence by embracing a “do-it-with, not do-it-for” coaching style

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years leadership, management, HR, or related experience
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Experience as a business owner, hiring manager, or similar
• Competence in Google Docs, online searching, and virtual communication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Are you interested in becoming a Navigator? Please apply, and we will be in touch with you! We limit the number of participants accepted into each cohort; not all who apply will be selected. 

2026 Application Deadlines:

• May 2026 Training: April 3, 2026
• July 2026 Training: June 5, 2026
• September 2026 Training: August 7, 2026
• November 2026 Training: October 2, 2026

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