VOX ATL Volunteer Application

There are several ways for corporations and other organizations to support VOX ATL, including hosting a drive for in-kind items, allowing a teen to shadow you at your workplace, hosting a VOX ATL field trip, or co-facilitating a workshop with VOX ATL on behalf of your organization. 

Ensure safety and engagement of teens during off-site field trips. Chaperones are most needed during our VOX Media Café in June. We visit newsrooms, TV stations, college campuses, arts organizations, and more.  

Support story production and media skill development. This is a great opportunity for photographers, podcasters, videographers, video editors, and audio engineers to lend a hand in supporting the growth of young creatives. 

Support and mentor a teen through the story production process. This role is best suited for reporters, editors, copyeditors, and other journalists. Some teens may need help finding an angle, determining which sources to approach, or overcoming creative blocks. This one-on-one help with their articles is incredibly beneficial. 

About This Opportunity

VOX ATL is undertaking a strategic relocation process to secure a space that better serves our growing programs, staff, and teen community. We're assembling a Relocation Task Force of volunteer professionals, relevant board members, and subject matter experts to guide decision-making and planning throughout this process.

We need experienced professionals in real estate, law, and finance who are willing to lend their expertise to help VOX ATL navigate this significant organizational transition thoughtfully and strategically.

What You'll Do

As a Task Force volunteer, you will:

• Assess and advise on potential spaces, lease terms, and real estate considerations aligned with VOX ATL's operational and programmatic needs
• Identify and mitigate legal and compliance issues related to nonprofit real estate, landlord agreements, and liability
• Evaluate financial implications of relocation options, including funding strategies, budget impact, and long-term sustainability
• Participate in meetings to review progress, vet options, and guide organizational leadership
• Connect VOX ATL with additional professional resources, vendors, or partners as needed
• Contribute to documentation that supports board decision-making and funder communication

Who We're Looking For

• Real Estate Professionals – commercial brokers, developers, or real estate consultants with experience in nonprofit or small business space acquisition
• Legal Professionals – attorneys with expertise in nonprofit law, commercial real estate, or lease negotiation
• Finance Professionals – accountants, financial advisors, or nonprofit finance specialists with budget and capital planning experience
• VOX Board Members – existing VOX ATL board members with relevant professional expertise who want to deepen engagement in this initiative

All volunteers should have:

• Genuine interest in supporting youth voice, economic mobility, and media equity
• Ability to commit 4–6 hours monthly for 6–12 months
• Willingness to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders (staff, board, teens, community partners)
• Comfort offering professional guidance to a young nonprofit organization

Why Join

• Make a direct impact on a critical organizational decision that will shape VOX ATL's capacity to serve Atlanta youth for years to come
• Work with dedicated leaders navigating equity-centered nonprofit operations
• Connect with a community of professionals and changemakers committed to youth development
• Strengthen your professional network within Atlanta's nonprofit and civic ecosystem
• Give back your expertise in a meaningful, time-flexible way