The work of the Bright Minds Foundation is made possible by people in our community who contribute their unique talents, experiences, and skills.
Please join us to help us make a difference in the lives of Howard County students.
Hear From Our Volunteers
In a world where reading now seems to exist in soundbites over substance, supporting childhood literacy and education has become very important to me. I’ve been able to help Bright Minds manage its Read With Me program, which is helping children develop a love of reading and prepare for kindergarten.
Dawn W.
Retired Cyber Security Professional
While I was between IT jobs, I wanted to keep my professional skills fresh and even build some new skills if possible. I helped Bright Minds improve the quality of their data in their customer relationship management system. I was able to work around my own schedule and appreciated being able to improve Bright Minds operations.
Thian C.
IT Professional
As a Finance intern for Bright Minds, I worked on a range of research and operational projects. Right from the start, I knew this internship would help me gain exposure to many aspects of business that I would never get in a traditional classroom. The skills and experience have been really valuable during my first year of college.
Ethan W.
HCPSS Graduate
As a retired HCPSS teacher and current grandmother of HCPSS students, it was important to me to continue to support our school system and students. I’ve appreciated being able to leverage my experience and relationships to help Bright Minds bring together critical resources to support students and educators.
Clarissa E.
Retired HCPSS educator
Discover the role that is right for you
We are looking for volunteers who can assist Bright Minds with our operations and program management. This could include helping us prepare donation acknowledgement letters, handle routine program activities, or other important tasks.
ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES
– Office and program support often suits people who are organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
– Computer skills are important in most roles and required in some; this can range from comfort using the Internet to experience with Excel and other tools.
– Time commitments can vary based on need and your availability.
– All training will be provided.
– Volunteers must be 18+ OR have permission from a parent/guardian.
– Work is mostly virtual, with some in-person opportunities and/or needs.
We are looking for volunteers who can help us develop and share stories of our work with the community. This could include helping us develop success stories, social media posts, website content, news posts, conducting student and teacher interviews, and more.
ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES
– Content and communications roles suit people who like writing and are organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
– Computer skills are helpful in most roles and required in some; this can range from comfort using the Internet to experience with Word and other tools.
– Time commitments can vary based on need and your availability.
– All training will be provided.
– Volunteers must be 18+ OR have permission from a parent/guardian.
– Work is mostly virtual, with some in-person opportunities and/or needs.
We are looking for volunteers who can support the systems and technology that powers Bright Minds operations. This could include helping to maintain our WordPress website or creating reports within our donor database.
ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES
– Technology volunteer roles suit people who are organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
– Computer skills are required; however, familiarity with specific systems or tools is not necessary. Experience with WordPress websites is a plus.
– Time commitments can vary based on need and your availability.
– All training will be provided.
– Volunteers must be 18+ OR have permission from a parent/guardian.
– Work is mostly virtual, with some in-person opportunities and/or needs.
We are looking for volunteers with artistic experience who can help us bring our work to life through graphics design support for Bright Minds. This could include helping us develop social media posts, program brochures, and website graphics.
ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES
– Graphics design and branding roles suit people who are creative, organized, and detail-oriented.
– Computer and design skills are required in most roles; volunteers can use Bright Minds Canva account and other tools.
– Time commitments can vary based on need and your availability.
– All training will be provided.
– Volunteers must be 18+ OR have permission from a parent/guardian.
– Work is often virtual, with some in-person needs.
Bright Minds is led by an independent board of directors comprised of leaders in our community. Our board members are the face of Bright Minds and ensure we are serving our community well. If you are passionate about education and supporting students in our community, please reach out to us to discuss how your unique talent and experiences could make a difference in the lives of Howard County students, educators, and families. Our board development team will set up a time to introduce you to Bright Minds work, and learn more about your interests and experiences. We look forward to connecting with you!
We are looking for volunteers to support Bright Minds fundraising events and activities, including our Bright Futures spring reception, fall Golf Classic, and Breakfast with the Superintendent & HCPSS Showcase. There are lots of ways to support these efforts, both before, during, and after each event.
ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES
– Fundraising and event planning roles vary, but tend to suit people who are organized, out-going, and have good communications skills.
– Computer skills are helpful in some roles and not necessary in other roles.
– Time commitments can vary based on need and your availability.
– All training will be provided.
– Volunteers must be 18+ OR have permission from a parent/guardian.
– Work is often virtual, with some in-person needs.
We are looking for volunteers to provide vital volunteer engagement and coordination support. This would include working with Bright Minds’ Executive Director and staff to onboard, organize, and oversee Bright Minds’ volunteers.
ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES
– Volunteer coordinator roles suit people who are organized and out-going, have strong communications sills, and are able to work independently.
– Comfort with technology is a plus; some volunteer info will need to be entered into our contact database.
– Time commitments can vary based on need and your availability.
– All training will be provided.
– Volunteers must be 18+ OR have permission from a parent/guardian.
– Work is often virtual, with some in-person needs.
If you aren’t sure where you would best fit, or if you have other skills or ideas that you think might be helpful to Bright Minds, we’d still love to connect with you. Please get in touch with us and we’ll set up a time to connect over the phone. We look forward to hearing from you!
We'd love to hear from you
Please let us know who you are and what are your areas of interest! We’ll follow up soon to set up an introduction call and discuss different ways that you can get involved. We look forward to meeting you!