TACA Volunteer Program
TACA Volunteers are Empowering Families and Inspiring Hope
Through local volunteers across the country, TACA is creating communities where parents are supported, informed, and empowered — so no family has to walk the autism journey alone.
WHAT WE ARE BUILDING
A National Network of Local Support
TACA’s Volunteer Program exists to build communities of connected parents who support one another, share trusted information, and help move each other forward on their autism journey.
Through local volunteers across the country, families gain access to real connection, practical education, and hope — right in their own communities.
Our volunteers help families:
- Feel less alone and isolated
- Access up-to-date research on autism, special education, and co-occurring conditions
- Navigate and create plans around for key topics like teens, adulthood, independence, therapies and home life
- Make informed decisions that support their loved one’s growth, needs, and future
Together, we are strengthening families - and strengthening communities.
WHY LOCAL VOLUNTEERS MATTER
Why Local Support Changes Everything
Local TACA volunteers make a difference by:
- Hosting parent support gatherings (Coffee Talks)
- Sharing trusted TACA resources in their communities with Outreach tables and presentations
- Connecting families to each other and the local community
- Providing a safe space to learn, ask questions, and feel understood
“When families are connected, informed, and supported — hope grows.”
HOW VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE
How TACA Volunteers Serve
Community Volunteers (1–15 hours per year)
For parents and community members who want flexible involvement.
They may:
- Host outreach tables and presentation in the community
- Share TACA resources locally (host Coffee Talks, if a parent volunteer)
- Support community or family events
- Support a TACA Virtual offering
- Fundraise through a personal TACA page
Volunteer Community Leaders (16–30 hours per year)
For those who want deeper involvement and local leadership.
They may:
- Host TACA Coffee Talks (in-person small group parent support)
- Lead local outreach tables and presentations in the community
- Coordinate and host Community and Family events
- Engage TACA Community Volunteers to support events in their area
- Build local TACA presence in their region
- Fundraise through a personal TACA page
Training and support provided through the TACA Volunteer Hub and GroupMe Group
WHAT FAMILIES GAIN
What This Means for Families
Through the TACA Volunteer Program, families across the country gain:
- Connection with other parents who “get it”
- Access to trusted, evidence-based information
- Support navigating school, medical, and transition systems
- Resources focused on creating a plan to move families forward on their journey
- A community that grows with them from childhood through adulthood
THE TACA VOLUNTEER HUB
Powered by the TACA Volunteer Hub
All volunteers are supported through the TACA Volunteer Hub — a central digital space that provides:
- Training and onboarding
- Resource libraries
- Event tools
- National updates and TACA Events Calendar
This ensures families receive consistent, high-quality support nationwide.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER
Who Can Join Us
Parents & Caregivers:
- Bring lived experience
- Can host Coffee Talks
- Help guide other families
- Share insight and hope
Note: Coffee Talks are parent-led spaces.
Community Members (Non-Parents)
- Bring skills, energy, and advocacy
- Support outreach and events
- Help expand TACA’s reach
- Strengthen community awareness
HOW TO GET STARTED
Ready to Make an Impact?
- Submit a volunteer application
- Complete onboarding through the Volunteer Hub
- Start serving your community
Together, We Empower Families and Inspire Hope
Every community deserves access to connection, education, and support. Through TACA volunteers, families across the country are finding each other, learning together, and moving forward with confidence.
Join us in building a future where no family faces autism alone.
