About the job

Commitment: ~10 hours per week (U.S. based remote) 

Point of Contact: Education Director  

What You’ll Do 

As an Education Volunteer, you will support ACDC’s administrative and creative aid to ACDC's Education Department to help deliver accessible, community-driven educational programs without financial barriers.  

The Volunteer will support one or more focus areas depending on their background and interest: 

Instructional Design Focus 

• Assist in drafting and organizing curriculum materials for high school and college pathway programs to support student success.  

• Help compile and organize learner feedback and course data to assist the department in enhancing learning outcomes.  

• Help research academic and career trends (such as STEM pr pre-med pathways) and create internal reference materials for the team.  

• Help draft engaging learning resources, assessments, and educational content under the guidance of the Education Director. 

Counseling & Mentoring Focus 

• Workshop Planning Support - Assist in the administrative planning of wellness-focused workshops, community sessions, and student activities.  

• Resource Development - Help draft non-clinical support materials related to life skills, resilience, and community development.  

• Team Collaboration - Provide administrative support to the Education Director and mentor teams to ensure program continuity.  

• Guidance Support - Assist in the organization of non-clinical guidance pathways and help the team understand community intake needs.   

Psychology Focus 

• Help draft psychology-related workshop modules and informational resources for community education.   

• Assist in gathering information on mental health trends, careers, and real-world applications for internal reference.  

• Help research and suggest educational case studies or activities that connect theory to practice for workshop participants.  

• Assist in reviewing learner feedback to help the department refine the clarity of educational materials. 

What We Look For 

You may be a great fit to support this mission if you have interest or experience in one or more of the following: 

• Assisting with education, curriculum design, or instructional development projects. 

• Supporting initiatives related to psychology, mental health, counseling, or emotional wellness. 

• Engaging in community support, mentoring, or group facilitation activities. 

• Assisting with workshop design, student support, youth programming. 

• Applying analytical and organizational skills to help maintain program integrity. 

• Comfort providing support using tools like Excel, Google Forms, or similar platforms. 

• A commitment to being detail-oriented and a willingness to collaborate and engage with team feedback 

• A strong passion for supporting students and enhancing community wellness through dedicated service. 

What You’ll Get 

As a volunteer with ACDC, you will have the opportunity to participate in the following: 

• Gain hands-on exposure by contributing your time to meaningful education projects that serve the community. 

• Gain experience by assisting with curriculum design, mentoring support, or mental health programming in a non-profit environment. 

• The opportunity to collaborate alongside educators, counselors, and community leaders to achieve shared humanitarian goals. 

• The chance to perform impactful service with student and community programs that may be noted in your resume as a significant personal and civic contribution. 

• Access to mentorship from the ACDC team and the opportunity to request a letter of recommendation or professional reference based on your volunteer service 

• A meaningful role supporting ACDC’s mission to expand academic pathways and provide accessible support for diverse communities