Board Leadership & Community Volunteer Roles (Multiple Positions Open)

About Dare 2B You Foundation, Inc.

Dare 2B You Foundation, Inc. (EIN: 42-3886246) is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) youth development nonprofit dedicated to providing mentorship, emotional support, and positive life-skills development for at-risk youth. Founded by educator Thomas Nelson, we serve children and young adolescents (primarily ages 8 to 21) across Middle, Central, and South Georgia. Our driving motto is: "Rise Above. Be Yourself. Lead Your Community."

Position Overview

We are expanding our foundation and are seeking passionate individuals to join our mission. Instead of posting separate listings, we are recruiting for multiple Executive, Board, Committee, and Hands-on Volunteer roles simultaneously.

Whether you want to drive high-level strategic governance or work directly as a mentor to local youth, we have a place for your talents. Please review the open options below and indicate your preference when applying.

Executive & Board Leadership Roles (Volunteer)

Vice President (VP)

• Responsibilities: Act as a key executive partner to the President; guide strategic vision; oversee operations; spearhead long-term organizational growth.
• Qualifications: Proven leadership experience; strong strategic planning abilities; background in organizational development or executive non-profit management.

Director of Marketing and Communications

• Responsibilities: Oversee organizational branding; manage public relations; coordinate community outreach campaigns; tell our foundation's story effectively.
• Qualifications: Experience in marketing, PR, or digital media; strong copywriting skills; capability to manage social platforms and local media outreach.

Director of Youth Programming

• Responsibilities: Design impactful youth workshops; manage educational activities; structure cohort mentorship experiences; evaluate program outcomes.
• Qualifications: Background in education, youth development, or social work; curriculum or event design experience; strong organizational skills.

Director of Safety and Youth Protections

• Responsibilities: Maintain strict youth protection policies; coordinate mandatory background checks; audit program sites to ensure safe spaces.
• Qualifications: Background in law, risk management, compliance, HR, or law enforcement; deep attention to safety details and protocols.

Director of Recruitment and Engagement

• Responsibilities: Drive active community connections; manage volunteer retention strategies; fuel overall team and volunteer growth.
• Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills; experience in HR, recruitment, or volunteer management; welcoming and high-energy personality.

Advisory Board Members / Director at Large

• Responsibilities: Offer strategic foresight; provide professional sector expertise; assist with organizational governance; advocate for the mission.
• Qualifications: Established professional background (legal, corporate, financial, or civic); desire to guide a nonprofit without managing daily operations.

Youth Advisory Board Members

• Responsibilities: Bring unique youth perspectives to leadership; represent peer needs; help shape future workshop topics and activities.
• Qualifications: Young leader (typically ages 16–24) passionate about community activism, peer leadership, and youth representation.

Committees & Community Volunteer Opportunities

Committee Chairs & Members

• Responsibilities: Step into specialized roles; lead key foundation projects; support fundraising campaigns; manage local event logistics.
• Qualifications: Strong teamwork skills; ability to execute short-term tasks; dependability for specific event-driven timelines.

Youth Mentors

• Responsibilities: Provide trusted guidance; offer emotional support; act as a consistent positive role model to at-risk youth who need a champion.
• Qualifications: High emotional intelligence; patience; pass a comprehensive background check; ability to commit to a regular mentorship schedule.

General Volunteers

• Responsibilities: Lend everyday operational skills; support local event setups; assist with administrative planning and office tasks.
• Qualifications: Willingness to help where needed; reliable; flexible schedule for local community events.

General Commitments & Requirements

• Time Commitment: Varies by role (approx. 5–10 hours/month for Directors; flexible hours for general volunteers).
• Meetings: Attendance at relevant virtual or hybrid board/committee meetings is required for leadership roles.
• Core Trait: A visible, authentic commitment to empowering underserved youth.