Become a Volunteer

Would you like to make a difference for children with autism? At AEIOU Foundation, we welcome volunteers who are seeking unique and rewarding opportunities to contribute to the community.

Maybe you have been personally touched by autism, or perhaps you simply have the time and the ability to support an organisation like AEIOU and you believe in making a difference to the lives of children with autism and their families.

There are a number of ways you can help us, including:

• Assisting the team at fundraising events;
• Preparing learning materials for one of our centres;
• Assisting with administration duties; or
• Supporting a campaign or workplace operation with your professional skills free of charge.

Volunteers should be over the age of 16, and will be assigned a ‘buddy’ to support them while volunteering.

If you would like to register your interest in volunteering, please complete our registration form or email our Relationships and Events Manager Rebecca Thompson for more information. You can also phone Rebeccca on 07 3320  7910.

 Below is a list of volunteer opportunities at AEIOU events in 2013.

Event:  Take a Hike Gold Coast                                                                 

Summary of event: Take a Hike is an initiative that invites corporate, social and local identities to raise funds and awareness for children with autism. Spanning 40 kilometres over nine hours, more than 120 hikers set out on this challenge to eliminate the funding deficit at AEIOU Foundation’s local centres and to raise awareness for children with autism.

Date:  Sunday 2 June 2013

Location: Chris Cunningham Park, Cnr Wharf & Bays Streets, Tweed Heads NSW 2485

Time: 3:30am - 15:00pm (shifts during)                                

Volunteers required: Drivers (3:30am- 13:00pm) to follow & support hikers, volunteers to help set-up the BBQ at the finish line      

Duties: Driving and BBQ Lunch set-up/cooking

Event: Take a Hike Brisbane                                      

Date:     Sunday 13 October 2013             

Location: Captain Burke Park, Holman Street Kangaroo Point QLD 4006

Time:    3:30am – 15:00pm (shifts during)            

Volunteers required: Drivers (3:30am- 13:00pm) to follow & support hikers, Volunteers to help set-up the BBQ at the finish line (10:00am-14:30pm)             

Duties: Driving and BBQ Lunch set-up/cooking