How to Volunteer

Our network is growing and we are proud that we are an all volunteer non-profit organization. Please participate in our efforts to increase understanding, advocacy and social opportunities for grandparents and grandchildren.

If you click on the blue links below, you will receive more information about how you can help in these areas.

Education	Help us facilitate programs to increase understanding about autism and the medical, educational, legal and social issues that impact families.
Advocacy	Increase awareness and support for autism through educational outreach to schools, the community and/or government. Identify autism resources and encourage job opportunities.
Social Events	Assist with events and volunteer at Socials for Adults with Autism & Their Caregivers
Activities with Grandchildren	Plan and participate in activities and group entertainment to share with our grandchildren.
Grants and Foundations	Identify funding sources to increase support for our GAN programs.
Community Outreach	Research potential resources, contact organizations for grandparent referrals and increase GAN’s visibility on a local and national basis.
Public Relations	Assist in preparing and distributing brochures, flyers, press releases and articles. Help to identify and access social media resources.
Site Leaders	Help to identify cost-free meeting sites throughout Orange County.
Communications	Assist in editing eNewsletters to grandparents.
Website	Update our GAN and FAN websites with new resources for families.