VOLUNTEER

YEP + YOU.

We are excited to welcome volunteers to YEP! Volunteers help support critical services by actively engaging with young people in a meaningful way, offering encouragement, and ensuring participants feel welcome in all YEP spaces.

Volunteer for a YEP Special Event:

To view Special Event and Seasonal volunteer opportunities, click on the Volunteer for Special Events button below to find an experience that interests you.
To apply to volunteer, click on the General Application button below.
Need help getting started? Check out our Volunteer Guide to learn how to complete an application and create an account.
Please email any questions to Karen Johnston at kjohnston@youthempowermentproject.org. Thank you for your interest in YEP!

Volunteer for Special Events

General Application

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:

Homework Help

YEP Enriches Volunteers are often responsible for providing homework help and academic enrichment to 1-5 young people. They provide academic assistance and encouragement to help young people grow their confidence and persistence. They also support Activity Leaders for sports, art, games and STEM activities.

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Guest Speaking

YEP Works equips youth aged 16-24 with essential skills for workforce success. Our program emphasizes career readiness, professional development, and life skills training. We invite enthusiastic professionals to volunteer as guest speakers, sharing insights and practical knowledge to inspire and empower our participants.

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YEP Educates Assistant

The Volunteer Classroom Assistant supports the Lead Instructor by helping create a positive, respectful, and engaging learning environment for adult learners. Volunteers provide academic support, encouragement, and logistical assistance during class sessions, helping students stay focused and successful.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with adult learners, value education equity, and want to make a direct impact in the classroom.

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Clean-up Krewe

Join YEP in enhancing our learning spaces! We're inviting dedicated volunteers to assist with clean-up and beautification projects. Tasks involve improving the environment to create a more inspiring and welcoming atmosphere for our young learners.

Food and Clothing Pantry

Volunteers help meet the basic needs of YEP youth and families by supporting access to food, clothing, and hygiene products throughout the year. Volunteers assist with collecting and organizing essential non-perishable food items, clothing, and hygiene supplies to help address immediate needs and support families facing hardship.