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.
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
Build Skills
Boost your Future
A Nationwide Volunteer Movement
Programs across the country in 33 states
Registered volunteers since 2015
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.
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
Are You a Good Fit?
What to Expect When Volunteering
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 60-90 minutes) for six weeks at a time. While consistency is encouraged, we understand schedules change, and it’s okay if you can’t attend every clinic.
You must be 13 years old to volunteer with ACEing Autism. Adults of all ages and backgrounds are welcome, including parents, retirees, students, and anyone looking to give back.
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.
Every serve makes a difference.
Join our team of volunteers and bring the joy of tennis to every child.