The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center
part of the Strengthening Nonprofits Training Series
Building Impactful Youth Volunteer Programs
Inspiring the Next Generation to Serve
Want to engage the next generation of volunteers? This practical workshop will show you how to create meaningful, age-appropriate opportunities that tap into young people’s energy, creativity, and digital skills. Explore strategies for recruiting youth through schools and social media, designing roles that keep them engaged, and building safe, well-supported programs with appropriate supervision, parental consent, and clear expectations. You’ll leave with practical ideas to build a youth volunteer program that works—for young people and your organization.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Design Meaningful Youth Volunteer Opportunities
- Recruit and Engage Youth Where They Are
- Build Safe and Successful Youth
This is a FREE Training for TRIAVA members
$29 for nonmembers
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 2pm-3pm
Access: Log-in instructions will be provided upon Zoom registration.
Presenter
Rory Sterling
In her role at Habitat for Humanity of Durham, Rory connects community members, children and adults with meaningful opportunities to serve and support Habitat’s mission. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in Communication Arts, Radio-TV-Film and a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies, Rory brings a unique perspective on identity, communication, and community engagement to her work.
Over the past 3 years, she has focused on building and fostering relationships with local communities and organizations, strengthening her understanding of how thoughtful communication and meaningful connections can inspire participation and service.
She is passionate about creating positive volunteer experiences and engaging individuals in opportunities that make a lasting impact in their communities.
APRIL TRIAVA Nonprofit Spotlight
Assistance League of the Triangle Area (ALTA) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to transforming the lives of women, children, and families through innovative community programs. Since its founding in 1999, the chapter has identified and addressed unmet needs across the Triangle by providing hands-on philanthropic programs that support education, essential needs, and family stability. Through the commitment of its member volunteers, generous donors, community partners, and proceeds from the A–Z Thrift Shop, Assistance League of the Triangle Area invests directly in programs that strengthen our community and help families thrive.
Robin McCoy
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Lauretta Hollaway
More details on upcoming trainings coming soon