Get Involved 🤝

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Our meetup is organized by a small team, and we rely on volunteers to make it a welcoming and smooth experience for everyone. Even a little help can make a big difference! You can support the community as a one-time or regular volunteer at our meetups—or join the core team.

1. Set-up / Pack-down Helper
2. Snacks Helper
3. Welcome Person
4. Activity (Co-)Host
5. Co-Organizer Zürich Meetup
6. NQ Core Team Member

1. Set-up / Pack-down Helper 🪑🧽

Time commitment: 2.5-3 hrs / month (including NQ meetup)

Set-up Helper: 14:00 - 16:30 (2.5hrs)
Pack-down Helper 14:30 - 17:00 (2.5hrs)
Set-up and Pack-down Helper: 14:00 - 17:00 (3hrs)

Responsibilities and duties:

• Arrive half an hour before the event (14:00) and/or stay half an hour longer (17:00)

• Communicate with organizers to plan the best layout for the activity

• Move small furniture (chairs) individually

• Move large furniture (tables, couches) in pairs

• Fold mirrored partitions to separate the room

• Arrange room so it remains wheelchair accessible

• Return room to original state at end of event

Skills you have:

• English or Deutsch (AAC/assisted communication welcome)

• Ability to safely lift and move objects up to 20kg

• 3D spatial awareness

• Ethical, fair, and friendly attitude

• Able to communicate with organizers by email or WhatsApp

How do I sign up?
You can sign up to help directly through the Meetup sign-up form. You can choose to assist with either set-up or pack-down—or both. We’ll contact you after your registration to confirm your role and share more details. If you have any questions, feel free to email us.

2. Snacks Helper 🍫🛒

Time commitment: 4 hrs / month (including NQ meetup)

1 hr shopping (13:00 - 14:00) before the meetup
3 hrs during the meetup (14:00 - 17:00)

Responsibilities and duties:

• Meet the Snacks Coordinator at Zürich Hauptbahnhof around 13:00 to buy snacks and drinks within the allocated budget (20 CHF/month)
• Help cross-check the allergy list to ensure there are snack options available for everyone *
• Assist in selecting foods that can be resealed and kept at room temperature to prevent waste
• Bring snacks to Regenbogenhaus by 14:00
• Help unpack and prepare snacks (cut fruit, fill water jugs, arrange food)
• Assist with washing dishes and packing away food at the end of the event

*Every snack doesn’t need to meet every dietary requirement, but everyone with a dietary requirement should be able to have a snack.

What we need from you:

• Basic Hochdeutsch to check ingredients and allergens

• Basic maths skills to stay within budget

• Ethical, fair, and friendly attitude

• Ability to communicate with organizers via email or WhatsApp

How do I sign up?
You can sign up to help directly through the Meetup sign-up form. We’ll contact you after your registration to confirm your role and share more details. If you have any questions, feel free to email us.

3. Welcome Person 👋😊

Time commitment: 3 hrs / month (including NQ meetup)

3 hrs during the meetup (14:00 - 17:00)

Responsibilities and duties:

• Set up welcome table

  • Name tags and markers, participant guidelines, feedback form, traffic light stickers, introductions round questions.

• Greet people with a warm welcome when they enter (you might ask, “Have you been here before?”, “Is this your first time?”, “Can I answer any questions for you?”)

• Answer questions about Neuroqueer, or direct people to NQ organizers who can answer questions

• Pack down welcome table at the end of the event, return documents and stickers/labels to the NQ supplies bag

Skills you have:

• English and/or Deutsch (AAC/assisted communication welcome)

• Enthusiasm for meeting new people of all ages, genders, races and abilities

• Lots of social energy

• Ethical, fair, and friendly attitude

• Able to communicate with organizers by email or WhatsApp

How do I sign up?
You can sign up to help directly through the Meetup sign-up form. We’ll contact you after your registration to confirm your role and share more details. If you have any questions, feel free to email us.

4. Activity (Co-)Host 🎭🎨

Time commitment: 4 hrs / month (including NQ meetup)

1 hr preparing before the meetup
3 hrs during the meetup (14:00 - 17:00)

Responsibilities and duties:

• Share your idea for a guided activity with us in advance
• Plan the activity with support from the NQ Activity Coordinator if needed
• Help set up any materials needed before the activity starts
• (Co-)host the session, guiding participants through the activity in a relaxed and inclusive way
• Help with cleanup afterward

What we need from you:

• A creative idea or skill you'd like to share
• Reliability and commitment to following through
• Willingness to guide others through the activity (with support if needed)
• Ethical, fair, and friendly attitude
• Ability to communicate with organizers via email or WhatsApp

How do I sign up?
If you're interested, please speak to Sophie, the NQ Activity Coordinator, at a meetup or email us. We’re excited to hear your ideas and look forward to discussing them with you!

5. Co-Organizer Zürich Meetup 🌟🗓️

Time commitment: 5-15 hrs / month (including NQ meetup and organizer online meeting)

Co-Organizers take responsibility for different aspects of the meetup, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Each role may involve coordinating volunteers, but this is not always required. A single person can take on multiple roles, depending on their interests and availability.

• Moderator Coordinator – Facilitates the meetup by guiding introductions, ensuring discussions stay inclusive, and creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for all attendees. This person is also responsible for the Welcoming Table and may coordinate the Welcome Person volunteer.
• Snacks Coordinator – Ensures there are snacks and drinks for attendees while considering allergies and dietary needs. This includes meeting the Snacks Helper at Zürich Hauptbahnhof before the meetup to buy snacks together within the allocated 20 CHF budget provided by HAZ. After the meetup, the receipts need to be submitted to HAZ for reimbursement.
• Set-up / Pack-down Coordinator – Oversees the preparation of the space before the meetup starts and ensures it is returned to its original state afterward, with the help of volunteers.
• Guided Activity Coordinator – Supports attendees who wish to (co-)host an activity by helping them prepare materials and ensuring activities fit the meetup's vibe. If no one wants to host, the coordinator may need to take the initiative to organize an activity or encourage attendees to share their ideas and get involved.
• Registration Coordinator – Manages sign-ups, ensuring the number of participants does not exceed the meetup capacity. This role works closely with the Communication Coordinator to keep everyone informed and answer logistical questions before and during the meetup. Volunteer coordination is not part of this role.
• Communication Coordinator – Responsible for outreach by ensuring attendees receive updates, managing social media posts (including the monthly Instagram post), and keeping the website and Linktree current. This role includes sending the invitation emails, automated sign-up confirmations, and reminder emails. The Communication Coordinator also handles email inquiries and direct messages (DMs). Tasks may also be shared with the Registration Coordinator, particularly regarding attendee communication.

What to Expect
As a Co-Organizer, you’ll be part of a small team that meets once a month for about an hour in an online meeting. These meetings are a chance to reflect on past meetups, plan upcoming ones, and discuss any ideas or improvements. The goal is to share responsibility so no one has to do everything alone, and to make sure the meetup remains a space that feels good for everyone.

Who is this or?
This role is for people who enjoy being involved in organizing events and want to contribute regularly. It’s intended for those who have attended the meetup multiple times and may have already helped as a volunteer, so they are familiar with how everything runs. You don’t need prior experience as an organizer—just reliability, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in shaping the meetup.

While you don’t have to attend every single meetup, regular participation is encouraged to stay connected with the team and the community.

Interested?
Talk to us at a meetup or send us a message—we’d love to hear from you!

6. NQ Core Team Member ✨🛠️

Time commitment: 5-10 hrs / month (including monthly core team online meeting)

Ways to Contribute

• Develop and expand Neuroqueer by collaborating with other organizations and groups
• Raise awareness about autism and neurodivergence, including giving workshops, talks, and creating informational materials
• Support the Zürich Meetup co-organizers and help guide the community
• Explore new event formats, partnerships, and potential funding opportunities
• Create and maintain a knowledge base with recommended resources, including a list of participant-endorsed services and professionals experienced in supporting queer autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

Who is this or?

This role is for returning attendees who feel connected to the Neuroqueer community and want to take an active role in shaping its future. If you enjoy collaborating, bringing in new ideas, or helping create inclusive and accessible spaces beyond the meetups, this could be a great fit for you.

You don’t need prior experience in organizing, but it helps if you are comfortable taking initiative, working as part of a team, and contributing regularly. Whether you’re interested in outreach, event planning, advocacy, or community-building, there are many ways to get involved based on your strengths and availability.

Interested?
Talk to us at a meetup or send us a message—we’d love to hear from you!