Number of Openings: Fifteen (15)
Background/Context
The For Youth, By Youth (FYBY) movement is a youth-led initiative aimed at empowering young leaders to drive community, institutional, and societal transformation. Funded by the Mastercard Foundation, FYBY leverages the networks of the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities—a coalition dedicated to strengthening the civic roles of higher education institutions—paNhari, an organization that supports youth development and leadership, and the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Alumni, a group of experienced youth leaders who actively contribute their insights and expertise to strengthen FYBY’s impact. Together, these critical stakeholders are building a collaborative environment where diverse voices worldwide engage in addressing urgent challenges through leadership, wellness, ethical AI, and participatory action research.
About the Role
The Storytelling & Arts Volunteer will support the For Youth, By Youth (FYBY) movement by engaging in creative reflection and expression. This role offers a unique opportunity for volunteers to share personal narratives, cultural insights, and program experiences through the arts. Volunteers will collaborate with Dee-1, an acclaimed rapper, educator, and activist known for using hip-hop as a powerful tool for social change. Dee-1’s work, recognized by the NAACP and Harvard University’s Hip Hop Fellowship, emphasizes socially conscious messaging, making him an inspiring mentor for young voices in FYBY.
This volunteer role enables participants to explore and develop their creative skills, particularly in spoken word and storytelling, contributing to a collective artistic project that embodies FYBY’s mission of youth empowerment and global solidarity. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in storytelling, receive professional feedback, and be featured in a culminating project showcased at an FYBY gathering.
This role will be directly contracted and supervised by the paNhari team and involves close collaboration with the Talloires Network secretariat staff to ensure alignment with Mastercard Foundation values, emphasizing accessibility, inclusivity, and adaptability to meet evolving program needs.
As FYBY evolves, this role may adapt to meet the program’s changing needs. Approximately 10-15% of responsibilities will be ad hoc, addressing tasks that may emerge as the artistic projects progress.
Timeline and LOE
The Storytelling & Arts Volunteer role is ongoing throughout the FYBY program phases (January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025). The estimated Level of Effort (LOE) is equivalent to about 4-8 hours per week, with flexibility based on project needs and increased engagement during key phases.
