At HANDS in Autism®, volunteering is more than just helping out it’s a chance to be part of impactful work that supports individuals, families, and professionals across education and community systems. We offer a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities designed to match different interests, skills, and career goals.
Volunteers may support HANDS through program assistance, field‑based work, or research. Field‑Based Assistants work alongside the HANDS team on community‑ and state‑based initiatives, contributing to implementation, evaluation, and outreach efforts that make a direct difference. Program Assistants play a key role in supporting events, outreach activities, partnerships, and program coordination as an ideal opportunity for students seeking service‑learning or course‑aligned experiences. For those interested in research, Research Assistant roles provide hands‑on exposure to applied and translational research, including data collection, analysis, literature review, and dissemination.
These opportunities are open to students and community members alike, offering mentored learning, skill development, and professional experience within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. Volunteers consistently report that their time with HANDS is both rewarding and influential in shaping their academic and career pathways.
If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful, we invite you to apply and join us in advancing evidence‑based support for individuals with special needs.
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Contact: hands@iu.edu