Join us in making a difference
Flash Forward is on a mission to improve energy access in underserved regions around the world. We believe that by providing equipment, training, and advocacy, we can make a significant impact in the fight against energy poverty. Your volunteer efforts can help us achieve this mission and bring hope to those in need.
Why volunteer with FlashForward?
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Real, shipped impact
Every light you build or fund goes to a student who has been studying in the dark. You can watch the number of lights we have shipped climb.
02
Learn on real hardware
Pick up CAD, 3D printing, and soldering next to engineers and other volunteers, on actual flashlights instead of slides.
03
Own your project
Take a design, a campaign, or a grant from start to finish, with your name on the result.
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Set your own pace
Give an hour a week or lead a whole track. We train you either way, and you decide how much to take on.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Design our flashlights in CAD, then print, solder, and assemble them in the makerspace. Every version should come out cheaper and brighter than the last, and you help get it there. Sketch a single part or own a full redesign; we will teach you the tools either way.
Outreach & Partnerships
Find the companies, schools, and sponsors who can fund lights or help us ship them further. You pick who to contact and how much to take on, from a few warm intros to a full partnership pipeline.
Social Media & Marketing
Make the reels, write the posts, and tell the story behind each light. Bring your own ideas to Instagram and wherever else our audience hangs out. A one-off video counts as much as a full campaign.
Fundraising
Raise the money that pays for lights. That might be federal grant applications, a bake sale, or something nobody has tried yet. You choose which ones to chase.
Volunteer Recruitment
Grow the team. Bring in new volunteers online, on campus, or around town, however you like meeting people. Want to run recruitment your own way? It is yours.
STEM Education
Teach kids near you about engineering and renewable energy through hands-on flashlight builds. We hand you the lesson materials and the parts; you decide when and where to run a session.
Ready to get involved?
Ready to make a difference? Join our community of dedicated volunteers and help us bring hope to those battling energy poverty. Whether you’re a volunteer engineer or someone with a passion for making a difference, there’s a place for you at Flash Forward.