Project Prosper is a volunteer-driven organization that depends on the hard work and dedication of a number of committed individuals to pursue its mission and vision. As it strives to create financial stability and integration for immigrants and refugees, Project Prosper utilizes volunteers in all aspects of its program development and implementation. Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Check out our volunteering opportunities below!
Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who are passionate about supporting Project Prosper’s mission.
Due to the nature of our work, to ensure clients receive high-quality guidance and support, volunteers serving as Financial Coaches or Financial Educators must be 25 years of age or older. These roles require a level of life experience, financial knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to responsibly support individuals as they work toward their financial goals. Volunteers under 25 are encouraged to join our mission through a variety of valuable opportunities, including social media support, administrative assistance, event support, and other volunteer roles.
Every volunteer plays an important part in helping us create lasting financial empowerment in our community.
- Teach fun, interactive classes on topics like budgeting, banking, and credit to groups of adult immigrants and refugees. No teaching experience needed—we provide the curriculum, training, and materials. Interpreters are available when needed.
- To get started, fill out the volunteer interest form below.
- You’ll help your client build credit, set goals, and navigate real-life financial decisions—like choosing a bank or budgeting for a car.
- Meetings are usually monthly.
- All training, materials, and support are provided.
- To get started, complete a volunteer orientation, a short phone interview, and a virtual training once a year.
- After that, you’ll receive client profiles and choose who you’d like to coach.
- Fill out the interest form below to begin.
- Help make fair, informed decisions on loan applications for immigrant and refugee borrowers. You’ll assist with interviews alongside staff and participate in monthly Loan Committee meetings to vote on approvals.
- Most committee members have prior experience as a Financial Literacy Instructor or Loan Program Coach.
- To get started, contact us at loans@projectprosper.org.
- Qualified applicants will be contacted to meet with our Executive Director and Program Coordinator.
- Help guide Project Prosper’s strategy, programs, and budget by serving on our Board of Directors. Members attend monthly meetings and contribute their expertise to support our mission.
- Most applicants have prior experience as a Financial Literacy Instructor or Loan Program Coach.
- To get started, contact us at info@projectprosper.org.
- If qualified, we’ll reach out to schedule a meeting with our Executive Director.
Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities
Your Rights:
- Accurate information about the organization
- Clear role description
- Training and support
- Meaningful work
- Safety
- Freedom to say “no”
- Confidentiality
Your Responsibilities:
- Be reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and respectful
- Maintain confidentiality
- Follow your role description
- Give and accept feedback
- Stay committed and safe
- Seek support when needed
Liability Protection for Volunteers
Federal Volunteer Protection Act
The Federal Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 is designed to protect volunteers from personal liability for harm they might unintentionally cause while volunteering for nonprofit organizations or government entities. Here are the key points:
- Protection Scope: Volunteers are shielded from being sued for harm that occurs while they are performing their volunteer duties, as long as they are acting within the scope of their responsibilities and not engaging in serious misconduct.
- Exceptions: This protection does not apply if the volunteer’s actions involve:
- Crimes of violence
- Acts of terrorism
- Hate crimes
- Sexual offenses
- Violations of federal or state civil rights laws
- Intoxication or drug use
Florida Volunteer Protection Act
The Florida Volunteer Protection Act provides similar protections at the state level for volunteers working with nonprofit organizations. Key aspects include:
- Protection Scope: Volunteers are protected from personal liability for harm caused while performing their volunteer duties, provided they act in good faith and within the scope of their responsibilities.
- Exceptions: The protections do not cover actions that involve:
- Willful or criminal misconduct
- Gross negligence
- Reckless misconduct
- Conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed