Volunteer

Engage your employees in meaningful community service that builds skills, fosters team cohesion, and demonstrates your organization’s commitment to social impact. Below are a variety of volunteer roles designed to appeal to corporate groups of all sizes.

Opportunities to Volunteer:

1. Youth Mentoring & Tutoring

What Volunteers Do:

Provide one-on-one or small-group tutoring in literacy, math, or digital skills
Serve as a career and college-readiness mentor, sharing expertise in fields like social services, business, or the arts

Time Commitment:

Weekly 1–2 hour sessions for 8–12 weeks
Can be scheduled during lunch hours, after work, or on weekends

Employee Benefits:

Strengthens coaching and communication skills

2. Youth Workshop Facilitator

Description: Co-lead an interactive session (e.g., career exploration, financial literacy, photography basics) for middle or high school students.
Time Commitment: One 2-hour session per month (3–5 volunteers)
Skills Needed: Public speaking, basic lesson planning, subject-matter expertise
Corporate Benefit: Practice presentation and leadership skills in a supportive environment; team members co-facilitate and debrief as a group.

3. Skills-Based Pro Bono Projects

Description: Partner with your department (e.g., Marketing, IT, HR) to complete a short-term project, such as designing social media graphics, revamping our intranet, or updating volunteer orientation materials.
Time Commitment: 10–20 hours over 2–4 weeks (3–6 volunteers)
Skills Needed: Professional expertise in marketing, web design, human resources, or communications
Corporate Benefit: Leverage employees’ specialized skills; foster cross-functional teamwork outside the office.

4. Career Coaching & Panel Discussions

Description: Host a 90-minute career panel or one-on-one mock interview sessions for college interns and young adults in our “Becoming Me” and “Choose to Be U” programs.
Time Commitment: 90 minutes quarterly (4–8 volunteers)
Skills Needed: Interviewing experience, resume review, industry knowledge
Corporate Benefit: Enhance your talent pipeline by connecting with emerging professionals; employees hone mentoring and coaching abilities.

4. Event Support & Planning

What Volunteers Do:

Assist with logistics for fundraisers, community fairs, and enrollment events
Manage registration desks, usher guests, set up décor, and coordinate vendors

Time Commitment:

Single events (4–8 hour shifts) or event committee roles (planning meetings + event day)

Employee Benefits:

Develops project management and teamwork skills
High-visibility opportunity to represent your company

*Requires Criminal Background check (BCI and FBI) Discussed during the interview process. Intern/volunteer are responsible for the cost.

Don't see anything of interests, let's talk, give us a call:

(216) 307- ME2U (6328)

Lydia Hill

lhill@fromme2uinc.org