Help build and deliver solar-powered lights
Flash Forward relies on volunteers to build and deliver solar-powered lights for students living without reliable electricity. Depending on current needs, volunteers may support workshops, outreach, fundraising, or other practical work that keeps the program moving.
Why volunteer with Flash Forward?
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Support a student-focused program
Volunteer work can support the design, assembly, fundraising, and distribution efforts behind solar-powered lights for students living without reliable electricity.
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Build practical experience
Depending on the role and current workshop activity, volunteers may gain hands-on experience with CAD, 3D printing, soldering, testing, or assembly.
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Contribute to a defined task
Some opportunities may involve supporting a design, outreach, fundraising, or research task from planning through completion.
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Find a workable commitment
Time commitments vary by role. Tell us your availability so the team can share opportunities that may be a fit.
Engineering & Assembly
Depending on current needs and experience, volunteers may help with CAD, 3D printing, soldering, assembly, testing, or design documentation for solar-powered lights.
Outreach & Partnerships
Volunteers may help research prospective companies, schools, sponsors, or nonprofit partners and support approved outreach.
Social Media & Marketing
Volunteers may help create approved photos, videos, posts, or campaign materials that explain the work behind each light.
Fundraising
Volunteers may support grant research, community fundraisers, donor outreach, or other approved fundraising work.
Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteers may help welcome new participants, share current opportunities, and support recruitment through approved community or online channels.
STEM Education
When supervised programs are available, volunteers may help with hands-on activities about engineering, renewable energy, and solar-powered lights.
Tell us how you would like to help
Tell us your interests, relevant experience, availability, and location. Our team can share current opportunities in workshops, outreach, fundraising, communications, recruitment, or other light-building work.