We invite you to volunteer your time and join a Community Leadership Committee for our Seattle or Tacoma walks! These committees, along with local staff plans and implements the Autism Speaks fundraising, advocacy, outreach, and awareness activities throughout the state including our signature Walk Now for Autism events!

We are in need of Committee Members for both of our walks to fill crucial roles to make our walks a tremendous success. If you are interested in attending a Committee Meeting, becoming part of our Volunteer Leadership Team, or just learning more about Autism Speaks and our Walk Now for Autism events, please give Justin a call or email!

Justin Wieging
Pacific Northwest Manager
206.464.5182
justin.wieging@autismspeaks.org

Here are a few examples of Committee positions we can use your help with in Seattle AND Tacoma...

• Volunteer Recruitment Committee - recruit and mentor new volunteers to join us on the day of the walk and to join our Volunteer Leadership Committee positions!
• Walker Recruitment Committee - recruit and mentor new team captains, get local businesses and interested groups involved throughout our walk campaign and spread the word about Autism Speaks right here in Washington! Corporate Sponsorship Committee - create list of prospects and help to reach out to potential local sponsors.
• Walk Kick-Off & Awards Committee - organize events to help us Kick-Off the Seattle and Tacoma walks in style and plan our Awards Ceremony post-walk.
• Schools & Youth Committee - plan mini events and partner with local schools to volunteer before and on walk day and join us as fundraising teams! 
• Resource Fair Committee - recruit and build the Community Resource Fair featured at our walks.
• Marketing & Public Relations Committee - responsible for many of the public relations and marketing aspects of the Walk event, including media relations, media sponsorships, and public service announcements.  
• In-Kind Donations Committee - secure food, beverage, and other important donations for our Walk Day festivities!
• Entertainment Committee - recruit entertainers and develop creative activities for Walk Day. These fun activities make our Walk Days fun for everyone! 

Remember, it is never too late to volunteer or join our committees - so please, contact Justin today!