Volunteer With Us

Generation Hope volunteers are caring individuals from all kinds of backgrounds who are passionate about helping more young parents become college graduates.

There are many ways to get involved as an individual or a group, on a short-term or long-term basis, in DC, New Orleans, or virtually. Make a difference in the life of a teen parent and their child by volunteering today.

Current Volunteer Needs

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Tutoring

We're looking for individuals who have experience and expertise in the following areas to serve as tutors for our Scholars: English, Math, Science, History/Government, and Languages. We are also looking for individuals with education experience who can tutor our Scholars’ little ones (elementary and middle school age) in core subjects. Sign up here.

Time Commitment: As needed based on the needs of Scholars and children.

Location: Virtual

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Individualized Career Support

We’re looking for volunteers who have the skill sets to provide career support to our Scholars and Alumni, specifically in the areas of: resume development, networking, cover letter writing, interviewing, and apply for jobs. If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity, please sign up here!

Time Commitment: An ad hoc opportunity based on the needs of our Scholars and Alumni.

Location: DC area and virtual

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Mentoring

We are now recruiting the largest DC Scholar class in Generation Hope’s history, as well as our first New Orleans class of Scholars, which means we will need many caring individuals to serve as their mentors. Learn more about this impactful volunteer opportunity and apply here in the DC area or here in the New Orleans area.

Time Commitment: See our mentoring pages for more information on time commitment

Location: DC and New Orleans areas

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Volunteer in Childcare

We're looking for caring individuals and groups to help spend time with our Scholars' little ones during Generation Hope events. Our childcare volunteers, known as the Hope Corps, are crucial to the success of our programming by providing fun, educational childcare for our Scholar's children during our workshops and trainings. Sign up here.

Time Commitment: Three events per year, with shifts of 2-3 hours each.

Location: DC and New Orleans areas

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Snack Crew

Make healthy snack packs for us to give to the children of our Scholars during events! This is a great opportunity to volunteer with children or a group — snack bags can be assembled off site and dropped off prior to our events. Sign up here.

Time Commitment: Events occur throughout the year, so snack packs are needed on an ongoing basis.

Location: DC and New Orleans areas

 

If you have any additional questions about volunteering, please contact volunteers@generationhope.org.

 

More ways to make an impact

Involve your company

We have customized opportunities for your employees and your organization to make an impact.

Host a wish list drive

Twice per year, we collect needed items from the community for our Scholars. Host a drive for these items in your neighborhood, place of worship, or workplace.

Attend an event

We host events throughout the year to benefit our families and to fuel our mission. Find one that works for your schedule and join us.

Make a donation

Your gift of any amount will make a lasting impact on a young parent and their child as they pursue their education.

Subscribe

Sign up for our volunteer email list for updates and opportunities!