Legal Co‑Chairs

Vision: A world where all young adults are empowered to find, define, and follow their passion into the workforce or entrepreneurship, while influencing adults, validating the dreams of the next generation, and transforming communities and families from around the world.

Mission: To transform communities by inspiring young adults to leverage their passion through mentorships, collaborative events, and innovative workshops.

Volunteer with YourPassion1st: Legal Co‑Chair

Location: Remote, with occasional virtual meetings aligned to Central Time (Chicago)

Time Commitment: 3–5 hours per week for 4–6 months

Role Snapshot

Provide legal guidance that keeps YourPassion1st’s youth‑centered work safe, compliant, and sustainable.

As Legal Co‑Chair, you will co‑lead the legal function, helping review agreements, reduce risk around events and partnerships, and advise on policies that support a healthy, mission‑aligned organization.

What You’ll Do

• Co‑lead the Legal team, serving as a thought partner to the Executive Director and Board on key legal questions.
• Review and help refine contracts, MOUs, waivers, and partnership agreements (e.g., with schools, venues, vendors, mentors).
• Provide guidance on liability and risk for youth events, festivals, and collaborative workshops.
• Support policy development in areas such as data privacy, youth safety, volunteer agreements, and intellectual property related to creative projects.
• Coordinate with Mentoring, Onboarding, and HR‑adjacent volunteers on compliance‑related onboarding materials and background check processes, as needed.
• Help identify when outside legal expertise is necessary and assist with referrals or pro bono connections.

You’re a Good Fit If You

• Are a licensed attorney or advanced law student (preferably with nonprofit, youth‑serving, or employment/contract experience).
• Can translate legal concepts into clear, accessible guidance for staff and volunteers.
• Are collaborative, solutions‑oriented, and aligned with a youth‑empowerment mission.
• Comfortable working in a co‑chair model and sharing leadership responsibilities.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 3–5 hours per week
• Flexible schedule with a few recurring meetings per month
• 4–6 month initial commitment, with the option to extend

How to Apply

Please fill this form, mention “Legal Co‑Chair” and briefly share:

• Your legal background and areas of expertise
• Any experience with nonprofits, youth organizations, or education spaces
• Why YourPassion1st’s mission resonates with you