Volunteer with ACEing Autism

You can transform lives by being a leader with us!
Help children on the autism spectrum build confidence, social connection, and lifelong skills through tennis.

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Your Help is Crucial

Empower children on the autism spectrum to build confidence, connection, and lifelong skills through tennis. No tennis or teaching experience needed, just a big heart and a little time.

Why Volunteer?

Feel Good

Make a difference in the lives of kids and families, build community, have fun.

Build Skills

Grow your leadership, communication, empathy, and teamwork abilities.

Boost your Future

Add meaningful volunteer experience to college and job applications.

Meet Dawid

A Volunteer Who's Making a Difference

“ACEing Autism is an inspiring program that builds connection, confidence, and community through tennis. I’m so grateful to be involved. It’s a true privilege to be part of this program and work with such incredible kids.”

Dawid
Volunteer Program Director
Chicago, Illinois

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A Nationwide Volunteer Movement

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Programs across the country in 33 states

1000

Registered volunteers since 2015

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Hours of tennis provided in 2025

Your Impact

This is more than volunteering. Your presence makes a real difference for kids and families.

Create belonging. Give children who often feel excluded a place to connect and grow.

Be a mentor. Encourage confidence and new skills.

Champion inclusion. Make your community more welcoming for everyone.

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What to Expect When Volunteering

Hear from our volunteers and see what makes ACEing Autism sessions so special.

Are You a Good Fit?

No tennis or autism experience needed. Training provided. Join a welcoming team.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sessions typically run twice per year for 6 to 8 weeks on weekends. Each clinic lasts one hour and is led by trained Program Directors and volunteers.
Nope. We will show you everything you need to know.
Most volunteers help at one clinic per week, usually 60 to 90 minutes.
Simple on-court activities, encouragement, and support alongside a team.
Yes. We have an orientation when you get started and on-court guidance along the way.
Programs serve kids and young adults, usually ages 5 to 18 depending on location.
Yes. Volunteering together is encouraged when space allows.

Already part of the team? Visit our Volunteer Resources for training tools and resources.

Every serve makes a difference.

Join our team of volunteers and bring the joy of tennis to every child.

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