Be a Volunteer
Support a career readiness workshop, host a career site visit at your workplace, volunteer at a garden build event, and more!
Be a Mentor
Share your time, skills, and passion to help a young person excel. Your commitment can spark confidence and unlock potential.
Invest In Local Youth
Donate today to help inspire local youth and amplify their voices.
Mission Moment with Nick Bair
Our four core programs work together to support local youth as they tackle real-world academic, social, and health challenges with confidence and determination. We believe young people lead with purpose when given meaningful opportunities, that’s why we create spaces where they can build knowledge, strengthen skills, and take action on the issues they care about.
In this mission moment, a mentor shares how showing up for a young person creates impact on both sides. Mentoring is more than guidance, it’s about connection, growth, and learning together. The experience offers mentors fresh perspectives, lasting relationships, and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we believe in young people.
Volunteer with Kid Power
Each year, hundreds of dedicated volunteers play a vital role in supporting our youth as they explore new ideas, grow their skills, and take on leadership in their communities. By sharing your time, talents, and experiences, you’ll help create opportunities for DC youth to build confidence, discover what’s possible, and reach their goals. Whether you’re leading a career workshop, hosting a site visit, mentoring a student, or lending a hand in the garden, your support helps fuel meaningful, real-world learning.
Kid Power volunteers are trusted guides and motivators, helping students see their own potential and take the lead in shaping their futures. Join us in creating powerful moments of growth, connection, and inspiration.
Volunteer + Maximize Your Impact
Did You Know Many Companies Offer Volunteer Match Programs?
Through volunteer match programs, many employers encourage community involvement by supporting their employees’ volunteer efforts. Some companies match the hours you volunteer with monetary donations to Kid Power or provide paid time off for volunteering. Check with your employer’s HR department to see if they offer a volunteer match program. It’s an incredible way to amplify your impact!
High School Youth Opportunities
We provide volunteer opportunities for high school students seeking community service hours. If interested, complete our Volunteer Interest Form or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
Support a career readiness workshop, host a career site visit at your workplace, volunteer at a garden build event, fundraiser, and more!
Complete the Volunteer Interest Form to learn more and get started!
Mentoring Opportunities: Make a Lasting Impact on DC Youth
Our one-to-one community-based mentoring program pairs mentors with local youth in grades 8-12 to help them achieve academic, career, civic engagement, and personal development goals. By committing to mentor, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for a young person.
Mentor Expectations:
- 1-year commitment
- 5-8 hours of communication monthly (including weekly phone calls and monthly in-person meetings)
- Monthly communication with Kid Power staff
Mentor Requirements:
- At least 21 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Time and dedication to support a youth’s growth and goals
How to Become a Mentor:
- Complete the Mentor Application
- Submit two references
- Participate in an interview
- Complete mentor training (online and live session)
- Pass state/local background screening and FBI clearance (fingerprinting)
- Submit copies of driver’s license and car insurance (if applicable)
Start your journey as a mentor and make a difference today!
