EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS ON YOUR OWN TIME.
We know high school schedules are packed. As an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Market Minds offers flexible, remote volunteer opportunities. Earn verified hours for graduation or NHS simply by helping us build educational resources that teach youth about financial literacy.
CHOOSE YOUR ROLE
CONTENT WRITERS
The Publication Team
Write short, digestible articles or "crash courses" on financial basics. Break down complex topics into language that high schoolers actually understand.
RESOURCE DESIGNERS
Visual Education
Turn written financial concepts into engaging visual resources. Build infographics, worksheets, or interactive carousel posts for our community.
DIGITAL EDUCATORS
Short-Form Media
Record 30-60 second short-form videos explaining a single financial concept. Connect with students directly on Reels and TikTok to reach them where they already are.
HOW TO EARN YOUR HOURS
Follow these steps carefully to ensure your work is approved and verified.
CHECK THE CONTENT BOARD
View our live list of needed resources. Find an "Open" topic that interests you, type your name in, and claim it. Please only claim one topic at a time!
OPEN CONTENT BOARDFOLLOW THE QUALITY GUIDE
Create your resource. Pay strict attention to the Interactivity Rule below. We want students actively engaging with the material, not just reading definitions.
SUBMIT YOUR WORK
Once finished, drop your link into our Volunteer Portal. Our team will review it for accuracy and interactivity before verifying your hours.
SUBMIT TO PORTALTHE INTERACTIVITY RULE
To get your hours approved, your resource MUST be interactive. We do not want boring textbooks. We want to see students making choices, solving problems, and applying knowledge. Here is what we expect:
MAKE THEM THINK
Don't just list definitions. Frame your concepts around real people. Include a mini "Case Study" (e.g., Meet Sarah, she has $500 to invest...), build a "Myth vs. Fact" section, or write out a scenario where the reader has to pause and make a financial choice.
CREATE USABLE TOOLS
Don't just make a poster full of text. Design something chapters can actually use! Think printable budgeting templates, a "Financial Bingo" card, an intuitive flowchart, or a fill-in-the-blank worksheet that students can complete during meetings.
DRIVE ENGAGEMENT
Ask a question at the very beginning of the video for the viewer to answer in their head. Do a "Put a finger down if..." financial edition, or present a money dilemma and ask the audience to vote in the comments. Keep the energy high!
WHY GET INVOLVED?
This isn't just about checking a box for graduation. Here is what you get out of volunteering with Market Minds.
REAL-WORLD IMPACT
Your resources don't sit in a folder. They are distributed to real chapters across 7 states and featured on our social channels.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
No mandatory Saturday morning zooms. Pick up a task from the Content Board whenever you have free time.
BUILD YOUR RESUME
Gain verified hours for a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and build a portfolio of published writing, design, or video work.
DOING ON-THE-GROUND WORK?
Already running a chapter? If you are hosting local youth financial literacy workshops or working directly with your community using our resources, we want to hear from you. Just fill out the exact same form to verify hours for your specific community projects!
Have questions? Contact us at marketmindsyouth@gmail.com