Case for Support
Volunteer with BLP
Become a Light Bearer in Action
Why Volunteer With BLP?
- Join a growing movement that has already empowered 5,000+ youth and restored 100+ hectares of land.
- Gain meaningful international experience while making a tangible difference.
- Work alongside a UN-accredited organization committed to Gender-Sensitive Resilience (GSR), Youth Empowerment (YME), and climate action.
- Connect with like-minded changemakers in the U.S. and West Africa.
Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome volunteers in both remote and field-based roles:
Area
Opportunities
Program Support
Assist with skills training materials, youth mentorship, Eco-Club curriculum development
Digital & Communications
Social media content creation, graphic design, newsletter writing, website updates
Fundraising & Events
Help organize virtual events, donor campaigns, or the annual Fundraising BBQ
Research & Monitoring
Support impact data collection, SDG reporting, or M&E activities
Environmental Projects
Support Reforesting Hope campaigns, waste management toolkits, or agroecology resources
Administration
Grant research, translation (French/English), database management
- Special Note: We especially welcome volunteers with skills in graphic design, video editing, grant writing, teaching, and environmental science.
Benefits of Volunteering
Make a direct, measurable impact on vulnerable youth and communities
Receive official volunteer hours certificate and recommendation letters
Gain international development experience
Join exclusive volunteer briefings and “Meet the Beneficiaries” sessions
Be featured on our website and social media (with your permission)
Time Commitment
Flexible
2–5 hours per month (remote)
Project-Based
Short-term assignments (4–12 weeks)
Field Opportunities
Occasional trips to Cameroon or Sierra Leone (self-funded or sponsored)
Ready to Join Our Volunteer Team?
- Next Steps:
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- Fill out the Volunteer Application Form below
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- Tell us about your skills and interests
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- We’ll match you with the best opportunity
Questions? Email
info@brightlightprojects.org
Subject: Volunteer Interest
Thank you for your willingness to light the way with us.
Apply to Volunteer
Our Three Core Pillars
Board members help guide programs built on:
Empowering Youth
(GSR & YME, BLP Free Computer)
Rebuilding Communities
(Mend the Gap (MDG))
Sustaining Our Planet
(Reforesting Hope &Environmental programs)
