About the opportunity
We’re looking for volunteer graphic designers to support our Innovator Lab students by sharing practical design advice and helping create social media graphics that highlight student projects, events, and program updates. This is a remote-friendly role with flexible hours, ideal for designers who enjoy mentoring and want to make a direct impact on young innovators.
What you’ll do
As a Volunteer Graphic Designer Mentor, you will:
Provide
friendly, actionable design feedback
to students (logos, posters, pitch decks, social posts, etc.)
Offer
short guidance sessions
(group or 1:1) on design basics including layout, hierarchy, typography, color, and brand consistency
Help create or refine
social media graphics
(templates, event flyers, program announcements, student spotlights)
Collaborate with our team to keep visuals aligned with our tone and goals
(Optional) Help establish a lightweight
visual system
(template library, style guide, icon set)
Ideal volunteer(s)
You might be a great fit if you:
Have experience in
graphic design , branding, or visual communication
Are comfortable designing for social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
Can give feedback that is
kind, clear, and encouraging
Are familiar with tools like
Canva, Figma , or similar
Enjoy helping students
What you’ll gain
A chance to directly support students building real-world projects
Community impact and meaningful volunteer experience
Optional reference/verification of hours and a LinkedIn recommendation upon successful completion
A portfolio-friendly opportunity (where appropriate and with permission)

Volunteer Graphic Designer - Mentor & Support Young Innovators!
Community Innovations Foundation, Irvine, CA, United States