Public Relations Volunteer

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About Florida Youth At Risk: Achieving Readiness (FYAR)

Florida Youth At Risk: Achieving Readiness (FYAR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth ages 12–25 through creative arts, mentorship, and workforce development. We focus on building safe, inspiring spaces where young people can dream, connect, and grow — one event, program, and story at a time.

From our pop-up showcases to community career days, we're passionate about creating opportunities that help youth gain real-world exposure and life skills.

Position Overview

We're seeking a creative and proactive Public Relations Volunteer to help strengthen FYAR's brand visibility and community presence. The ideal candidate will help develop and share our story — highlighting our programs, volunteers, and the young people we serve.

This role is a great fit for someone who loves communication, storytelling, and community engagement, and wants hands-on PR experience while building a portfolio and supporting a growing nonprofit.

Terms: Volunteer/internship (unpaid) · 3-month minimum commitment · 5–8 hours/week · Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Draft press releases, media pitches, and community announcements
• Build and maintain relationships with local media outlets, bloggers, and community organizations
• Support FYAR's public image through newsletters, media mentions, and partnerships
• Assist in planning and promoting events such as Career Days and Pop-Up Showcases
• Collaborate with the social media team to align messaging and campaigns
• Research community and media opportunities to increase FYAR's visibility
• Help develop creative outreach strategies to attract sponsors and partners
• Track media coverage and outreach results, sharing a brief recap at regular check-ins

Ideal Skills & Qualities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic about youth empowerment, community programs, and creative arts
• Comfortable drafting press materials and community stories
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Coursework or experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or Marketing a plus (not required)

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