Project Planning & Development Coordinator (Volunteer)

About Our Helpers Minnesota

Our Helpers Minnesota is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering immigrant, refugee, and underserved youth by creating opportunities for education, mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement. Founded in Ohio and now expanding into Minnesota, our mission is to help young people overcome barriers, build successful futures, and become productive, law-abiding citizens who strengthen our communities.

We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to grow in a safe environment where they can thrive, graduate, pursue meaningful careers, and become leaders in their communities.

About the Project

We are launching the Our Helpers Minnesota Youth Empowerment & Transformation Campus, an ambitious initiative designed to support immigrant, refugee, and at-risk youth through education, mentorship, mental health support, career readiness, leadership training, and family engagement.

Our long-term vision is to help create a safer Minnesota by:

• Reducing youth violence and school-related violence
• Helping prevent shootings in our schools and graduation celebrations
• Supporting positive youth development and conflict resolution
• Increasing graduation rates and educational success
• Providing mentorship and career pathways
• Building stronger families and healthier communities
• Empowering youth to become responsible, productive, and law-abiding citizens

Volunteer Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Project Planning & Development Coordinator to help transform this vision into a comprehensive, actionable project plan.

The volunteer will work closely with the founder to help organize, develop, and prepare the project for future partnerships, grant opportunities, fundraising efforts, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine project plans and implementation strategies
• Help create timelines, milestones, and organizational goals
• Assist with strategic planning and program development
• Support grant readiness and partnership planning
• Research best practices for youth empowerment initiatives
• Help organize documents, presentations, and planning materials
• Participate in virtual planning meetings
• Collaborate with community leaders and volunteers

Ideal Qualifications

We're looking for someone with experience or interest in:

• Nonprofit management
• Project planning or project management
• Community development
• Youth development
• Program design
• Grant preparation
• Strategic planning
• Public administration
• Social work or education

Experience is appreciated but not required. Passion, initiative, and a commitment to community impact are equally important.

Why Volunteer With Us?

This is an opportunity to help shape a transformational project that aims to improve the lives of immigrant and refugee youth across Minnesota.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Help build a new nonprofit initiative from the ground up
• Make a lasting impact on young people's lives
• Gain nonprofit leadership and project development experience
• Expand your professional network
• Receive recognition for your contributions
• Be part of a mission focused on hope, opportunity, and safer communities

Together, we can help create a future where every young person has the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed.

If you're passionate about empowering youth and helping build stronger communities, we'd love to hear from you.