Volunteer Opportunities
T.O.N.E. U.P.
Get Involved. Power the Movement.
T.O.N.E. U.P. is fueled by the people—and we need you. Whether you're passionate about justice, skilled in marketing, ready to table at events, or excited to join our organizing team, there's a place for you here. Every hour you give moves us closer to a future where returning citizens are welcomed, housed, and empowered to thrive.
From community canvassing to creative content, your time and talent can be the difference.
Now training:
Community Organizers!
Grassroots efforts, powered by the blood, sweat and tears of organizers are the driving force behind societal change.
As a T.O.N.E. U.P. organizer you will Land and receive the training that will equip you with the tools to engage with our formerly incarcerated community in a relational manner. You will learn how to tell your personal stake story in order to deeper process your experiences and connect on a genuine human level with our community. As an organizer, you will make contact with People at their doors and be the most important point of contact to many justice impacted community members when it comes to introducing and welcoming them back to our Democracy and Society at large.
To ensure your success as an Organizer you should have excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for learning and seeing progressive change in our Community and the Criminal Justice System.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend & Participate in Trainings.
Walk door to door and around a specific turf, speaking with individuals, possible driving but not required.
Approach people outside and on the sidewalk.
Work closely with other Team Members.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent interpersonal skills.
A Desire to be Your Best Self.
Strong Communication Skills.
A Desire to Learn.
Ability and Desire to work.
Ability to work outdoors.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
Passion for progressive issues, racial justice, and public safety improvement.
At T.O.N.E. U.P., we value volunteers who bring compassion, commitment, and an understanding of re-entry, equity, and community leadership. Volunteers may bring experience in many different forms, including but not limited to:
Personal or family lived experience with the criminal justice or immigration system
Cultural knowledge and language skills, including but not limited to Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo, and other community languages
Professional or academic experience in areas such as social services, education, nonprofit leadership, or community organizing
Commitment to equity and inclusion, and willingness to learn about the unique challenges faced by BIPOC communities and returning citizens
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds who share our mission to uplift people, eliminate barriers, and build stronger communities.
Ready to take action?
Fill out the form below to let us know how you’d like to get involved. Whether you're here to support events, organize in the community, or bring your skills to our creative and communications team—we're excited to hear from you.
