Needs From: GET CONNECTED Volunteer Center provided by United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

Fenix Youth Project is seeking a dependable Volunteer Administrative Support Assistant to help strengthen our internal systems and daily operations. This volunteer will support basic administrative tasks such as organizing files, updating spreadsheets, preparing meeting notes, supporting volunteer records, assisting with email drafts, and helping keep program information organized.

Responsibilities

The volunteer may help with:

Organizing Google Drive folders and documents Updating spreadsheets, contact lists, and program trackers Preparing simple meeting notes or summaries Helping maintain volunteer records and onboarding documents Drafting basic emails, reminders, or follow-up messages Supporting board meeting preparation and document organization Assisting with event checklists, supply lists, and registration lists Helping compile receipts, reports, or non-financial documentation for grants Keeping shared calendars or task lists updated Supporting general administrative needs as assigned Time commitment

2–4 hours per week

Mostly remote, with occasional in-person support if available.

Fenix Youth Project is seeking a Volunteer Outreach & Engagement Assistant to help us connect youth, families, community partners, and supporters to our programs and services. This volunteer will support outreach for Unhoused Youth Services, youth events, workshops, and workforce development opportunities by helping with flyers, social media content, community tabling, partner communication, and youth recruitment.

Responsibilities

The volunteer may help with:

Sharing flyers and program information with schools, libraries, churches, community centers, shelters, and partner organizations Supporting social media content planning, captions, and basic posting reminders Helping recruit youth for Fenix programs, events, and volunteer opportunities Assisting with tabling at community events Making follow-up calls or emails to community partners Helping keep outreach contact lists updated Supporting event promotion for youth-centered activities and fundraisers Collecting community feedback or interest forms Representing Fenix in a positive, youth-centered, and professional waTime commitment

2–4 hours per week

Mostly remote, with occasional in-person outreach or event support when available.

Location

Hybrid / Remote with optional in-person opportunities in Salisbury and across the Eastern Shore.

Skills needed Good communication skills Comfortable talking to community members and partners Organized and dependable Basic comfort with email, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Canva, or social media Respectful, nonjudgmental, and youth-centered Able to follow up consistently Great fit for

This role is great for someone interested in:

Youth development Community outreach Nonprofit work Social media and communications Event promotion Public service Housing justice, environmental justice, or creative arts programming

Fenix Youth Project is seeking a reliable volunteer(s) to support our Unhoused Youth Services work by helping young people access housing, employment, education, mental health, and basic needs resources. This role supports appointment follow-up, resource navigation, service tracking, and warm handoffs to community partners. Volunteers should be compassionate, organized, nonjudgmental, and comfortable communicating with youth and young adults ages 16–24

Time commitment

3–5 hours per week, mostly remote, with optional in-person outreach or events.

Best fit for

Someone who is organized, calm under pressure, good with follow-up, and comfortable using Google Forms, Google Sheets, email, and texting/calling.

Volunteer to support Fenix Youth Project's newest program in partnership with EH Homeland. 

Volunteers will support participants in:

Academic Support (Tutoring/Essay Writing/Homework HelpConnecting to Scholarship opportunities Chaperoning College Campus Tours College Application Assistance FAFSA Application Assistance 

Volunteers will be notified of new scholars and their requested needs, and based on availability paired with the scholar.  Volunteers have the opportunity to support virtually in group sessions or 1:1. In-Person opportunities are available through Fenix Hosted Meet-Ups.