Work alongside us in creating "Better alternatives for youth"

We've officially launched our first ever volunteer program so that youth and adult allies alike can join the BAY-Peace movement! We have two different tiers of engagement and tailor all volunteer commitments to align our organizational priorities with your own skills, capacity and interests. 

Are you ready to leverage your skills and passion to work alongside us as we empower youth in becoming leaders for peace, healing and justice? Fill out our interest form below!

Interest form

Drop-In/Project Volunteers

DIP Volunteers have short to mid-term commitments and support with specific tasks or projects that aim to increase capacity for staff members and support BAY-Peace youth and families. They help ensure success of BAY-Peace community events, curating a safe space for youth and a building a stronger base of youth and community allies.

DIP Volunteers are given the opportunity to:

• Gain experience in youth development non-profit work
• ​Building community with other values-aligned individuals 
• Satisfy a number community service hour requirements
• Attend our exclusive annual volunteer appreciation event

Tasks may include (but aren't limited to):

• Facilitating guest workshops
• Chaperoning public meetings to support youth for public comment
• Setting up our office space
• Event planning or on-site support
• Donor engagement and cultivation
• Producing digital media for marketing and/or narrative change

GAS Committees

GAS Committee volunteers meet monthly to ensure the longevity of BAY Peace through identifying and achieving financial and operational goals. Every quarter, each committee identifies specific Objectives & Key results that they aim to achieve within a 3-6 month period. 

Fundraising & Outreach Committee (3+ members)

• Help BAY-Peace reach our annual grassroots fundraising ($25k) and earned income ($15k) goals.
  
• Serve as fundraising ambassadors for our Season of Giving Campaign during the month of December, and our Sowing Seeds in June.
  
• Create outreach materials and language surrounding fundraising campaigns to support with youth member participation 
  
• Host 2 Insider events in Summer and Winter to promote giving within and beyond our current supporters 
  
• Identify grant opportunities and develop application materials as needed.
  
• Strengthen BAY-Peace funding streams.
  

Organizational Development Committee (3+ members)

• Review & Update existing curriculum, policies and practices to identify growth areas and support long-term sustainability for BAY-Peace
• Help plan and host our annual strategic planning retreat with youth leaders and staff.
  
• Boost the advocacy efforts of BAY-Peace through participation, developing materials, and conducting outreach.
  
• Advise on the direction of advocacy efforts based on changing values, current events, and urgent needs of the community.
  
• Serve as a liaison within local organizing efforts for BAY-Peace