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Description
Project Assistant — Volunteer
About Us
Florida Youth At Risk: Achieving Readiness (FYAR) is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth ages 12–25 through creative arts, mentorship, and workforce development. We provide safe, inspiring spaces for young people to dream, connect, and grow, helping them build skills, confidence, and opportunities for a brighter future.
Role Overview
FYAR is seeking organized, dependable Project Assistant Volunteers to support our project teams. You will be placed on a team that matches your interests, such as Human Resources, Public Relations, Outreach and Partnerships, Curriculum, Operations, or Content, and help your Team Lead keep projects moving.
Your Impact
Project Assistants keep FYAR's work on track. Your follow-through helps our teams deliver programs that show young people real career paths in music, arts, and entertainment.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete tasks assigned by your Team Lead and update their status in Monday.com
- Attend weekly team meetings and take notes or track action items
- Research information, organize documents, and prepare materials in Google Workspace
- Help with outreach, follow-up emails, and scheduling
- Support team projects such as onboarding, certificates, surveys, partnerships, and content
- Let your Team Lead know early about delays, questions, or schedule changes
Qualifications
- Organized, reliable, and good at following through
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Comfortable with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive); Monday.com or Slack a plus
- No prior experience required — a great entry point into nonprofit work
- Some placements (phone outreach) require U.S. residence
- Passion for youth empowerment, the arts, and community
Time Commitment
- 3 month minimum commitment
- 3–5 hours per week, remote
- Weekly team meeting
Reports To
Team Lead
Training & Support
- Orientation and role explanation session
- Access to FYAR's Monday.com boards, Slack, and Google Workspace
- Guidance from your Team Lead
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on nonprofit and project experience for your resume and LinkedIn
- A reference letter or LinkedIn recommendation after 3 months of active service
- Volunteer certificate of service
- A path to Assistant Project Manager roles at FYAR
