volunteering
HOW TO GET STARTED?
- Explore volunteer opportunities.
- Consider your skills and interests.
- Share your realistic availability.
- Submit your interest or application.
- Discuss a suitable role with us.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need professional experience?
Experience requirements depend on the opportunity. Community volunteer roles can suit people with different backgrounds who are ready to contribute and learn. Pro bono roles draw on established professional skills or specialized expertise. Tell us about your interests and experience so we can explore where you could contribute.
How much time should I commit?
Volunteer commitments depend on the role, project, and your availability. We’ll discuss the expected schedule, responsibilities, and duration before you commit. The 20-hour weekly minimum for interns does not apply automatically to volunteers. What matters is agreeing to a realistic commitment and communicating when your availability changes.
Can I volunteer remotely?
Yes. Our team works remotely, and we welcome interest from volunteers internationally. You’ll need reliable internet and equipment suitable for your responsibilities. Some roles involve meetings or collaboration during U.S. Eastern Time hours. We’ll discuss any scheduling and technology needs when exploring a role with you.
READY TO CONTRIBUTE?
Share your time, skills, or professional expertise. Explore how you can support our educational mission.
Roles:
COMMUNITY & PRO BONO
Hours:
ROLE-DEPENDENT
Type:
VOLUNTEER
Location:
REMOTE
Help make professional experience more accessible. GlowUp ACS volunteers contribute time, skills, and knowledge to support our educational mission and the work behind it.
Community volunteers support ongoing projects and organizational needs. Pro bono volunteers contribute specialized professional expertise. Your responsibilities are agreed around your skills, availability, and the needs of the role.
- Support meaningful nonprofit projects.
- Contribute skills in your area of interest.
- Research, organize information, or prepare resources.
- Collaborate with interns and fellow volunteers.
- Share knowledge and offer feedback when relevant.
- Communicate progress and document your work.
- Follow through on agreed responsibilities.
- Treat people and information with care.
Volunteering with GlowUp ACS connects your contribution to a shared purpose: helping people access professional experience. Whether you bring practical support or years of specialized expertise, your involvement can strengthen the work behind our educational mission.
Opportunities may involve operations, technology, marketing, media and design, education, human resources, fundraising, or business development. The available responsibilities depend on current needs and the experience each volunteer brings.
- Contribute to a mission focused on learning and opportunity.
- Put existing skills to use in a nonprofit setting.
- Connect with people from different backgrounds.
- Support projects alongside interns and other contributors.
- Share professional knowledge where it is relevant.
- Bring fresh perspectives to organizational challenges.
- Learn about nonprofit teamwork and remote collaboration.
- Make a contribution suited to your skills and capacity.
We look for volunteers who care about our mission, communicate respectfully, and follow through on agreed commitments. You don’t need the same background for every opportunity; each role has its own responsibilities and expectations.
Before you begin, we’ll discuss your availability, relevant experience, and the support or access needed for your work. Pro bono opportunities require expertise appropriate to the assignment.
- A genuine interest in our educational mission.
- Availability that matches the agreed role or project.
- Reliable internet and equipment suitable for remote participation.
- Relevant skills or a willingness to learn, depending on the role.
- Clear communication about progress, questions, and availability.
- Respect for confidentiality and organizational policies.
- Willingness to collaborate, receive feedback, and document work.
- Professional qualifications where a specialized role requires them.