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Founding-cohort volunteers

Help us build Cohort 01.

Flexible, founding-stage roles — pick what fits your time and skills. No prior nonprofit experience required.

Why volunteer

Three reasons people start here.

Build something real

Help a founding-stage nonprofit launch its first cohort.

Flexible to your life

One event or monthly — you choose what fits.

Safeguarding-first

Clear expectations and support from a named contact.

Opportunities

Open volunteer roles.

Live listings pulled from our volunteer opportunity database.

Outreach Volunteer

Featured

Help spread the word about Cohort 01 to schools, community groups, and local networks.

Remote2–3 hrs/weekCloses 2026-12-31
  • Share YDLC programs with schools and community groups
  • Respond to basic inquiries and route them to staff
Apply for this role

Design & Content Volunteer

Featured

Support flyers, social graphics, or written content for our founding launch.

Remote2–4 hrs/week, flexibleCloses 2026-12-31
  • Create flyers and social graphics
  • Draft written content for program launches
Apply for this role

Event Support Volunteer

Help run info sessions and workshops — logistics, check-in, and on-the-day support.

In personPer eventCloses 2026-12-31
  • Help run info sessions and workshops
  • Manage check-in and on-the-day support
Apply for this role

Community Liaison

Be a point of contact between YDLC and a specific school or community group.

Hybrid2 hrs/monthCloses 2026-12-31
  • Act as point of contact between YDLC and a specific school or community group
  • Relay feedback to staff
Apply for this role
Not sure which role? Apply generally →

From one event to monthly

Some roles need 2–3 hours a week; others a single afternoon. Pick what works.

Remote or in person

Outreach and design roles are remote-friendly; event support happens in person where available.

Eligibility

Who can volunteer.

  • Most roles are open to anyone 18+ with the time to commit — no nonprofit experience required.
  • Roles with direct youth contact require a background check and safeguarding training.
  • You bring the energy and reliability; we provide orientation and a point of contact.
Safeguarding

What we expect.

  • All volunteers complete a short orientation covering our safeguarding policy.
  • Roles involving direct contact with young people require a background check before assignment.
  • Any concern can be reported confidentially via our safeguarding channels.
How it works

Our volunteer process.

1

Apply

Choose an opportunity and submit the form.

2

Screening & intro call

A short call to confirm fit and answer your questions.

3

Onboarding & training

Orientation, plus safeguarding training for youth-facing roles.

4

Get assigned & start

Matched to an opportunity with a named point of contact.

Want a deeper 1:1 role instead?

Mentors work one-on-one with participants for the length of a program.

See mentor requirements