Volunteer Opportunities
Share Your Skills. Strengthen Communities. Make a Difference.
Mayor Potencial is a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to healthcare, education, and essential resources in underserved communities of southern Honduras.
Behind every community initiative is a team of people contributing their time, knowledge, and experience. From communications and fundraising to project coordination and administrative support, volunteers play an important role in helping our mission move forward.
Whether you have a few hours each week or specialized professional skills to share, we invite you to explore opportunities to get involved and make a meaningful contribution.
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
Every skill has the potential to make a difference. Our volunteers contribute across several areas of the organization, helping strengthen our programs, connect with supporters, and keep important initiatives moving forward.
Explore the areas below to learn more about the different ways you can contribute.
Flexible volunteer opportunities • Remote and in-person roles • Make a meaningful impact
Marketing & Communications
Help amplify our mission through creative storytelling, social media, and engaging communications.
Social Media Supervisor · Graphic Designer
Nonprofit Development
Help strengthen our impact through fundraising, donor engagement, partnerships, and program development..
Project Supervisor · Donor Relationship Supervisor · Public Affairs Coordinator · Event Planner · Grant Writer · Program Supervisor
Operations & Administration
Support the day-to-day operations that keep our organization organized, efficient, and growing.
Administrative Assistant (Nonprofit Finance) · Administrative Assistant (General) · Volunteer Supervisor
Marketing & Communications
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Estimated commitment: 3–5 hours per week
Help strengthen Mayor Potencial's online presence and connect with supporters through engaging, mission-driven communications.
Responsibilities:
Develop and coordinate content for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
Help create social media strategies that support fundraising campaigns and organizational initiatives.
Collaborate with graphic designers to create social media graphics, website materials, posters, and promotional handouts.
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Estimated commitment: 2–3 hours per week
Use your creativity to help Mayor Potencial communicate its mission and share the impact of its work.
Responsibilities:
Design graphics for social media, fundraising campaigns, and organizational events.
Create thank-you cards, promotional posters, handouts, and other print or digital materials.
Collaborate with the communications team to develop graphics for special campaigns, events, and holidays.
Nonprofit Development
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Estimated commitment: 2hrs week
Support the coordination, monitoring, and communication of Mayor Potencial's community projects and fundraising initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate organizational projects.
Help manage Mayor Potencial's GlobalGiving partnership and fundraising campaigns.
Create and maintain fundraising campaign information.
Track upcoming project-related events and important milestones.
Prepare donor thank-you emails and project updates.
Coordinate reports explaining fundraising progress, use of funds, and community impact.
Gather updates from team members for organizational newsletters.
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Estimated commitment: 2 hrs weekly
Help build meaningful relationships with donors by ensuring that contributions are acknowledged and supporters remain informed.
Responsibilities:
Prepare donor reports and organizational updates.
Coordinate printed and mailed newsletters for supporters who do not use email.
Prepare and send donor thank-you cards.
Provide donation receipts and year-end contribution statements.
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Estimated commitment: 2hrs week
Support Mayor Potencial's community outreach, external communications, and relationships with partner organizations.
Responsibilities:
Manage external email communications.
Maintain mailing lists and contact groups.
Coordinate the distribution of monthly newsletters to key stakeholders.
Support community outreach and relationship-building efforts.
Help establish relationships with new organizations and potential partners.
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Estimated commitment: 1–2 hours per week
Help organize fundraising events and community activities that bring people together in support of Mayor Potencial's mission.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Board to plan and organize fundraising events.
Assist with event preparation, coordination, and logistics.
Provide in-person support at local events, such as farmers markets and community festivals, when available.
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Estimated commitment: 2 hours per week
Help identify funding opportunities and support grant applications that strengthen Mayor Potencial's programs.
Responsibilities:
Research grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission and projects.
Help prepare and submit grant applications.
Collaborate with Board members to draft proposals for identified funding opportunities.
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Estimated commitment: 3–5 hours per week
Support the organization and coordination of volunteer trips and other programs approved by Mayor Potencial's Board.
Responsibilities:
Help organize volunteer trips and approved organizational programs.
Coordinate planning details to support program implementation.
Work with the team to ensure program activities align with organizational goals.
Operations & Administration
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Estimated commitment: 3 hours per week
Provide administrative and financial support to help Mayor Potencial maintain accurate records and track project funding.
Responsibilities:
Assist the bookkeeping team with financial administration.
Collaborate on preparing organizational and project budgets.
Help prepare quarterly financial reports detailing project progress, fundraising totals, and financial goals.
Track sales from the website, in-person activities, and community events.
Assist with the preparation and submission of annual New York State sales tax filings.
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Estimated commitment: 2hrs per week
Help keep Mayor Potencial's day-to-day activities organized through administrative coordination and team support.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and update the organization's website.
Schedule internal meetings and assist with meeting notes.
Coordinate with team members on administrative projects and other virtual tasks as needed.
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Support Mayor Potencial's volunteer team by helping recruit, welcome, and coordinate individuals who contribute their time and skills.
Responsibilities:
Recruit and onboard new volunteers and organizational members.
Help coordinate volunteer staffing for projects and programs.
Support volunteer performance evaluations and feedback.
Develop strategies to attract new volunteers.
Help create volunteer recognition and incentive initiatives.
Join Our Volunteer Team
Your Skills Can Make a Difference
Every volunteer brings something valuable to Mayor Potencial. Whether your strengths are in communications, nonprofit development, administration, or community outreach, your time and talents can help support meaningful projects in rural Honduras.
Interested in becoming part of our team? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about available opportunities and how your experience can contribute to our mission.