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Are you a creative soul with a passion for making a difference? Do you believe that visuals can inspire compassion, hope, and action? Akshay's Light Foundation is looking for a Volunteer Graphic Designer to help us bring our mission to life through powerful and emotionally resonant visual storytelling. About Us: Akshay's Light Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to illuminating lives affected by mental health challenges, suicide loss, and emotional isolation. We also work on sustainability outreach programs by installing solar panels and solar heating for orphanages. What We Need Help With: We’re looking for a volunteer graphic designer who can help us with: Social media posts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) Event flyers and digital invitations Infographics and healing messages Occasional updates to our website visuals or brand identity (if interested) Visual storytelling for campaigns around suicide prevention, grief, and mental wellness Time Commitment: Flexible - a few hours a week depending on your availability. We deeply value your time and will work around your schedule. Who You Are: Proficient in design tools like Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop Emotionally intuitive, and capable of translating heartfelt messages into visual form Passionate about mental health, healing, and social impact Open to collaborating with a small, purpose-driven team Why Join Us? This is more than just a design gig. This is a chance to be part of a movement that brings light to people when they need it most. Your art will touch lives, open hearts, and help others feel seen and supported.
Date Posted: May 30, 2025
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Akshay’s Light Foundation is on a mission to empower underprivileged youth through sustainable energy solutions, safe play spaces, and mental health support. As a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we’re seeking a volunteer Fundraising Coordinator to help us secure the resources needed for our projects in Peru and beyond. In this role, you’ll: Identify and apply for grants that support our initiatives Develop and manage a grantâsubmission calendar, including writing brief impact reports post-award Organize fundraising events, such as community cleanups or awareness walks Coordinate volunteer fundraising teams (e.g., peer-to-peer fundraisers, phone-a-thons) Manage our online donation campaigns on platforms like GiveButter Maintain our donor database (CRM), tracking gifts, follow-ups, and thank-you notes Craft fundraising collateral (one-pagers, slide decks, social-media graphics) to tell our story Steward donor relationships via personalized outreach, newsletters, and recognition programs Collaborate with social media or marketing volunteers to run giving challenges & email appeals Track key metrics in a simple dashboard (monthly dollars raised, new/recurring donors, campaign ROI) Engage with potential donors to build lasting relationships We’re looking for someone who: Shares our passion for empowering youth and creating sustainable change Has strong communication, storytelling, and organizational skills Can dedicate 5-10 hours per week to this remote volunteer position Is a self-starter-able to take ownership of tasks from start to finish Has basic spreadsheet/CRM familiarity (even if you’ve only used Google Sheets) (Optional but ideal) Has some Spanish skills or cross-cultural sensitivity when discussing programs in Peru Is adaptable, solutions-focused, and excited to help build a fundraising function from the ground up While experience in fundraising or nonprofit work is beneficial, it’s not required. We value enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to learn. By joining our team, you’ll help bring light to communities in need and honor the legacy of Akshay Patel. If you’re ready to make a difference-and gain real, hands-on fundraising experience-let’s chat!
Date Posted: Jun 3, 2025
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Akshay’s Light Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting community-based mental health, educational empowerment, and healing through compassionate outreach. We are currently seeking a Social Media Manager to help share our mission and connect with supporters online. This volunteer will manage and grow our presence across multiple platforms: Instagram, Facebook Pages, LinkedIn, YouTube, X (Twitter), and TikTok using social media management tools like Buffer. As our Social Media Manager, you’ll create compelling posts, schedule campaigns, track engagement, and work closely with our founder and creative team. You’ll also get access to Canva Pro for designing high-impact visuals.
Date Posted: May 30, 2025
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Opportunity Title: Volunteer Coordinator - Akshay’s Light Location: Virtual (Open to volunteers worldwide) VolunteerMatch Learning Center +5 VolunteerMatch +5 VolunteerMatch +5 Time Commitment: Approximately 5-10 hours per week (flexible scheduling) Opportunity Description: Akshay’s Light is a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to illuminating lives worldwide by providing comprehensive support for mental health, advancing educational opportunities, fostering community development, alleviating poverty, and enhancing healthcare services. We are seeking a passionate Volunteer Coordinator to help build and manage our volunteer program from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement volunteer recruitment strategies Screen, interview, and onboard new volunteers Organize training sessions and create orientation materials Match volunteers to appropriate roles based on skills and interests Maintain volunteer records and track engagement Recognize and appreciate volunteer contributions Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills Experience in volunteer management or human resources is a plus Proficient in using digital tools (e.g., email, spreadsheets, volunteer management software) Highly organized and detail-oriented Passionate about our mission and values: www.akshayslight.org Benefits: Gain experience in nonprofit management and leadership Flexible, remote work environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the role
Date Posted: Jun 1, 2025
