{"id":1968,"date":"2025-12-09T23:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T23:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/?page_id=1968"},"modified":"2026-01-08T23:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T23:37:05","slug":"volunteer-at-csaac","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/es\/volunteer-at-csaac\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer at CSAAC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<html lang=\"en\"><br \/>\n<head><br \/>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\"><br \/>\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"><br \/>\n    <title>Volunteer &#8211; CSAAC<\/title>\n    <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n    <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,100..1000;1,9..40,100..1000&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n        * {\n            margin: 0;\n            padding: 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sharing your time and talents<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- Introduction Section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section section-white\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Your Time, Their Future<\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n<p>Volunteers are the heart of CSAAC&#8217;s community. Whether you have a few hours a month or can commit to a regular schedule, your contribution makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.<\/p>\n<p>Join us in creating a more inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, learn, and reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- Volunteer Form CTA --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section section-gray\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"form-cta\">\n<h2>Ready to Get Started?<\/h2>\n<p>Complete our volunteer application form and we&#8217;ll be in touch to discuss opportunities that match your interests and availability.<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gw4DiqBwxUCQogtMQRF94_RUfDNhZi1Lpfld2-ZScN5UQ0ZBN1FHWEpORDVON1MyUDVSTThHWUQ0NC4u\" class=\"btn btn-white btn-large\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fill Out Volunteer Form<\/strong><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- Volunteer Opportunities Section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section section-white\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Volunteer Opportunities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #555; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">CSAAC offers event-based volunteer opportunities throughout the year. We welcome volunteers of all ages and are proud to be an approved MCPS SSL (Student Service Learning) hours provider.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"opportunities-grid\">\n<div class=\"opportunity-card\">\n<h3>Special Events<\/h3>\n<p>Join us for fundraisers, community celebrations, awareness events, and seasonal activities throughout the year. We&#8217;ll notify you of upcoming opportunities where volunteers are needed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"opportunity-card\">\n<h3>MCPS SSL Hours<\/h3>\n<p>CSAAC is on the MCPS Student Service Learning approved provider list. Students can earn SSL hours by volunteering at our events. We provide documentation for all SSL-eligible volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"centered-card\">\n<div class=\"opportunity-card\">\n<h3>Flexible Commitment<\/h3>\n<p>No ongoing time commitment required. Volunteer when it fits your schedule by signing up for individual events that interest you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- Requirements Section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section section-gray\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">How to Volunteer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"requirements-list\">\n<h3>Getting Started:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/es\/happenings\/\" style=\"color: #06505c; font-weight: 600;\">Happenings page<\/a> to see upcoming events you&#8217;d like to volunteer for<\/li>\n<li>Complete the volunteer application form<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;ll contact you with details for events that need volunteers<\/li>\n<li>MCPS students: Bring your SSL forms to have hours documented<\/li>\n<li>Volunteers ages 10 and up are welcome<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- Footer --><\/p>\n<footer class=\"footer\" id=\"contact\">\n<div class=\"footer-content\">\n<div class=\"footer-section\">\n<h3>Quick Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/es\/about-csaac-2\/\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/es\/volunteer-at-csaac\/\">\u00danase a Nuestra Misi\u00f3n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/es\/careers-at-csaac\/\">Carreras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/es\/contact-csaac\/\">Cont\u00e1ctenos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"footer-section\">\n<h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p>CSAAC<br \/>\n                Phone: (240) 912-2220<br \/>\n                Email: <a href=\"mailto:csaac@csaac.org\">csaac@csaac.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"footer-section\">\n<h3>Newsletter Signup<\/h3>\n<form class=\"newsletter-signup\" action=\"https:\/\/formspree.io\/f\/xvgeqaql\" method=\"POST\">\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_subject\" value=\"New Newsletter Signup - CSAAC\"><br \/>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required><br \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><br \/>\n                <\/form>\n<div class=\"social-links\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1ASK295psM\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" aria-label=\"Facebook\">f<\/a><br \/>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/csaac_org?igsh=dHgzcnFocThzejJq&#038;utm_source=qr\" aria-label=\"Instagram\">i<\/a><br \/>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/csaac\/\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\">in<\/a><br \/>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@csaac_org?_r=1&#038;_t=ZT-92UbcI2sHN7\" aria-label=\"TikTok\">t<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"footer-bottom\">\n<p>&copy; 2025 CSAAC. 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