Make an Impact. Share Your Strengths.
Volunteering at Spectrum Space is more than giving your time, it’s about creating inclusive spaces and celebrating neurodiversity. We welcome volunteers who bring unique perspectives and skills, and we provide all the training you need to feel confident and supported.
Social Program Support
Join our ongoing programs and help create safe, neuroaffirming spaces for autistic participants. Program volunteers commit to a term to ensure consistency and connection. We also have opportunities in holiday programs and special projects that may align with your skills and interests.
Holiday Programs
Support our Telethon Holiday Makers Program. We provide immersive induction, so you feel prepared and confident a great opportunity to learn and grow.
Student Placements & Internships
Gain meaningful experience in a neuroaffirming environment. Students have supported social programs, holiday programs, and operations, developing valuable professional and life skills.
Micro volunteering
Short on time? We’re developing flexible options for micro volunteering, whether it’s a few hours or a full day, there’s a way to get involved.
Spectrum Space is a child-safe organisation. All volunteers complete onboarding and compliance requirements, including:
We provide all necessary training and support to ensure you feel confident and prepared.
We’re proud to partner with universities and the McCusker Centre for Citizenship to support student placements and work-integrated learning. If you’re completing hours for your course or looking for meaningful experience, we can help you achieve your goals in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Spectrum Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of neurodiversity.
If you need adjustments during the application process, let us know, we’re here to support you.
All volunteer roles are listed on our Careers page.
“My placement at Spectrum Space was a great learning journey. I was really fortunate to work with a team of passionate people who fully embrace the vision of a society where neurodiversity is celebrated.”
Tom, Masters of Social Work student at University of Western Australia
“The staff at SS have been so welcoming and helpful. It has been a pleasure to work with and meet such genuine and passionate individuals who really care so much about their work with Spectrum Space and making a difference to the lives of the young people who take part in the amazing programs.”
Volunteer
We want to give you an amazing experience at an innovative forward-thinking community organisation.
Small not for profit organisations rely on their priceless volunteers, and Spectrum Space is no different. Through our social programs and community events, we break down social barriers and help create a world where autism is just part of our community’s rich fabric and we couldn’t do this without you.
If you’re interested in volunteering your time with us, or to do an internship or work placement, we’d love to hear from you. You are our best gift!
At Spectrum Space, we have volunteering opportunities in many different areas. If you are interesting in volunteering for our events, social programs, maybe you have a skill you’d like to offer, or if you’re just interested in lending a hand, we’d love to explore how you can get involved. We are always on the look-out for volunteers!
For students studying occupational therapy, psychology, education or speech pathology, and Certificate III or Certificate IV in Disability, this is a great opportunity to get some hands on experience working with young people with autism.
In addition, Spectrum Space offers student placements and internships to those studying event management, marketing, social work, youth work, and more.
Please tick the relevant box to start volunteering – welcome to Spectrum Space!
