Volunteer With Us
Be the Reason a Child Feels Seen, Safe, and Supported
At Sensory Island, we believe that kindness, presence, and patience change lives, and volunteers are at the heart of that impact. Whether you’re rocking a sensory swing, helping at an inclusive play event, or simply offering a smile to a caregiver who needs one, your time and energy help create a space where neurodivergent children feel truly at home.
No special skills required, just a caring heart and a commitment to showing up.
Why Volunteer With Sensory Island?
- Make a Real Difference in the lives of children with autism and sensory needs.
- Support Families who often feel isolated and overwhelmed.
- Build Meaningful Connections in a community rooted in empathy, love, and inclusion.
- Learn & Grow through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience in child development and sensory care.
Ways You Can Help
- Play Support Volunteers: Help guide children through sensory play zones, offer gentle encouragement, and assist staff during therapy sessions.
- Event Helpers: Join us during inclusive community playdates, workshops, and caregiver retreats - setting up, welcoming guests, and creating a joyful environment.
- Creative & Administrative Help: Support behind the scenes from preparing materials to capturing content and keeping things running smoothly.
- Skilled Volunteering: Are you a therapist, educator, artist, or creative? Let’s find a way to use your unique skills to support our mission.
Flexible Commitment
Whether you can give a few hours a week or just want to support at special events, we’ll work with your schedule and availability.
Where You’ll Be
Our center is based in New York and serves families from Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and surrounding communities.
How to Get Started
- Fill out our short volunteer form
- Attend a warm, welcoming orientation
- Start making a difference, one child, one moment at a time
