Youth Innovation & Empowerment Volunteer Team (Multiple Roles Across YLA Departments)

We are building a powerful, youth-centered movement at The Younger Legacy Academy, and we are assembling a diverse Volunteer Team across multiple departments. Our mission is to empower children, teens, and families through education, innovation, wellness, creativity, and community outreach.

This opportunity is perfect for compassionate, motivated, and forward-thinking volunteers who want to help shape the next generation.

About the Opportunity

Volunteers will support one or more of YLA’s active departments. You may choose the areas that fit your skills, schedule, or passion:

1. Homeschool & Early Childhood Support

• Assist with early learning for children ages 5 months to 10 years
• Support reading, writing, STEM play, sensory activities, arts, and structured lessons
• Join field trips, hands-on projects, and enrichment days
• Help build a safe, nurturing, and creative learning environment

1. STEM Innovation & Prototyping

• Support youth innovation projects, electronics builds, and product concepts
• Assist with simple prototyping (Snap-style electronics, beginner circuits, device testing)
• Brainstorm and help develop youth-friendly inventions and educational tools
• Work with our Innovation Team on early-stage designs before NDA-protected projects

1. App, Coding, & Game Development

• Help build youth-focused apps (including our Financial ABCs learning app)
• Assist with simple UI/UX, wireframes, or prototype screens
• Support development of educational mini-games
• Perfect for students studying computer science, design, IT, engineering, or tech

1. Creative Media, Branding & Digital Content

• Create simple graphics, worksheets, flyers, or lesson visuals
• Help design youth-friendly learning materials
• Support social media content, media planning, or creative campaigns

1. Community Outreach & Family Support

• Assist with food programs, resource distribution, and community events
• Help families connect with education, wellness, and support services
• Participate in YLA’s youth empowerment and family outreach initiatives

1. Financial Literacy & Life Skills Mentoring

• Help teach basic budgeting, saving, credit basics (no experience required)
• Support youth and adults in building confidence with money management
• Assist with our upcoming Financial Leaders program

1. Research, Program Development & Admin Support

• Support the growth of YLA programs through research, documentation, and planning
• Help with scheduling, communications, volunteer management, and project organization
• Contribute to building long-term systems that strengthen the Academy

What You’ll Receive

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to learn across multiple departments
• Experience you can list on resumes, job applications, and portfolios
• Letters of recommendation (upon request)
• Service-hour certification
• A welcoming, family-centered environment
• The chance to help build something meaningful for youth and future generations

Skills We Value

• Patience, creativity, and positivity
• Passion for youth, families, and education
• Interest in tech, teaching, STEM, health, arts, or community service
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Optional: familiarity with Canva, coding, electronics, or childcare
• ALL backgrounds welcome we will train you

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working respectfully with children
• Reliable communication
• Background check required for roles involving children
• Ability to commit to a schedule you choose (flexible options available)

How to Join

Apply through Idealist. After reviewing applications, YLA may contact selected volunteers for a brief pre-screen conversation.

We believe in giving people a chance to grow, create, and become part of something special. If you want to make a real impact, we would love to meet you.

Let’s build something legendary.

The Younger Legacy Academy