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The National Autistic Society
We are the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Description

We're looking for volunteers to support at two upcoming events: 

The Spectrum Colour Walk 

This walk is our in-person event for our flagship fundraising campaign for World Autism Acceptance Month. It is a 5km walk around Battersea Park, London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support our fundraising event and represent the National Autistic Society.

Spectrum Run 10k

The Spectrum Run 10k is a brand-new event for 2026. It is a 10km run around Battersea Park, London. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our fundraising event and represent the National Autistic Society.

Both events are happening on the 19/04/2026 between 08:00 – 15:30. Timings can be flexible and we can work with you to make sure that the timings work best with your own schedule

You can choose to volunteer in the morning, afternoon or for the entire duration. The run volunteer roles will be from 08:00 and the walk volunteer roles will be from 10:30

When you complete the application form we will ask which event you would like to volunteer at.

 

 

Duties
  • Helping with registration and directing people
  • Helping with selling small merchandise items.
  • Acting as an event guide – greeting walkers, answering questions and helping at the Event Village
  • Marshalling the walk – assisting the Events team, keeping people safe and happy
  • It is preferable you can do any/several of these roles. We will always try and accommodate your preference if you are autistic or require other accommodations
Training
You will receive a briefing before the event

Time commitment

Chose the times you when like to volunteer when you complete the application form
Application deadline

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.