Get Involved
Help us create caring, inclusive spaces for people to discover the power of their voice.
Get Involved
Help us create caring, inclusive spaces for people to discover the power of their voice.
Work With Us
As a team, we are lifelong learners who bring our full identities to our work and whose lived experiences reflect the people we serve.
We care about making our communities better places to live and learn and we work hard to move through the world with kindness and connection. We are hopeful and genuinely believe change is possible.
Open Positions
Please check back for announcements about future positions.
Volunteer
Passionate and caring volunteers make a difference.
Our volunteers believe in giving back to their communities and that having a voice is a source of power and educational equity.
Volunteers are essential to helping us:
Hold fun, meaningful events, like tournaments and showcases
Guide our growth through advising and leadership
Volunteers can:
Support one or more in-person events in the Richmond area by judging speech and debate, helping with set up, or supporting activities and food.
Advise us to strengthen our nonprofit as we grow. This may include serving on committees, advising our staff, or giving feedback based on your expertise. Scheduling and frequency can be customized based on availability.
The Benefits of Volunteering
- Creating meaningful experiences for children and youth in underserved neighborhoods and schools
- Knowing you are helping build confidence and advance equity
- LinkedIn endorsements for committed volunteers
- Annual awards for “Community Champion”
- Invitation to volunteer get together
- Limited edition swag
- Fun and connections with passionate, service-oriented people who care about increasing access to public speaking education!
The Practice Space Volunteer Group
Join the Amplifiers!
Amplifiers Assemble!
The Amplifiers are the official volunteer group of The Practice Space.
Give back to your community by being a supporter of student voice and helping young people be heard. We meet every third Thursday of the month for a specific theme or focus, including casual volunteer community gatherings and work parties. In addition to these Thursdays, we also share our volunteer needs and opportunities for tabling, giving feedback on speeches, judging at tournaments, and setting up and supporting our community events. There is no minimum requirement of how much time you give – any amount of time is valuable, as long as you are dependable and follow through on the dates you do sign up. Specific dates are in the event calendar below!
Fill out our application and we will follow up with an exploratory call to discuss more about how you can best help and be of service.
Civic Leaders Academy
Call for Volunteer Mentors
Want to make a real impact in your community and help young people find their voice?
Volunteer with the Civic Leaders Academy as a mentor to middle and high school students (grades 5–12)! You’ll meet once a month in person at The Practice Space office in Richmond to guide a small group of students as they explore social issues, develop civic projects, and share their ideas through podcasts and public panels. Mentors support youth with communication, research, and leadership skills—everything from crafting arguments to writing resumes and practicing interviews. You’ll build trust-based relationships, encourage meaningful conversations, and help students take real action in their communities. Open to adults and teens (ages 16+) who are not current Practice Space board members or program participants. Preference is given to mentors who can commit to both fall and spring, but one-season mentors are welcome to apply!
Application is due by September 19th – notifications will be sent out on September 26th.
