GET INVOLVED AND VOLUNTEER.
GET INVOLVED AND VOLUNTEER.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
There are several meaningful ways you can support our mission and help create lasting impact in the community. Volunteer by giving your time and skills to support our programs and community activities. Serve as a board member by helping guide our mission through leadership, governance, and strategic direction, or become a donor by contributing financially or in-kind to sustain and grow our impact.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteers support hands-on program delivery and operations helping run events, assist FLY Girls, contribute skills (design, admin, outreach), and strengthen community impact.
How to become a VOLUNTEER?
Express Interest → Fill out volunteer interest form / email inquiry
Orientation → Attend onboarding + learn mission, policies, and roles
Role Matching → Choose opportunities by skills, availability, and location
Screening (if needed) → Background check / references for sensitive roles
Training → Role-specific training + tools access
Volunteer Service → Join shifts/projects + log hours
Feedback & Growth → Check-ins, recognition, advanced roles (team lead)
BECOME A BOARD MEMBER
Board members provide governance, strategy, oversight, and fundraising leadership. They help ensure sustainability, accountability, mission alignment, while opening networks and resources.
How to become a BOARD MEMBER?
Application → Submit board interest form + CV/portfolio
Initial Conversation → Meet with board chair/committee to align expectations, decision to move forward with the full application
Full Application Submission
Due Diligence → Review bylaws, conflicts of interest, financials, key programs
Committee Interview → Evaluate fit: governance, fundraising, expertise, values
Board Vote / Appointment → Formal approval based on bylaws
Onboarding → Governance training + role clarity + calendar of meetings
Active Service → Attend meetings, serve on committees, support fundraising
Annual Evaluation → Self/peer assessment and renewal/term planning
BECOME A DONOR
Donors fuel programs and long-term growth. Support can be one-time, recurring, or campaign-based, and may include in-kind gifts or sponsorships.
How to become a DONOR?
Choose a Giving Option → One-time / monthly donor
Make a Gift → Online donation, bank transfer, by filling up the desired donation form
Confirmation → Receipt + thanks message + donor record created
Impact Updates → Reports, stories, newsletters, and milestone updates
Stewardship → Recognition (optional), donor care check-ins
Deepen Support → Upgrade to recurring, sponsor a project, legacy giving
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
There are several meaningful ways you can support our mission and help create lasting impact in the community. Volunteer by giving your time and skills to support our programs and community activities. Serve as a board member by helping guide our mission through leadership, governance, and strategic direction, or become a donor by contributing financially or in-kind to sustain and grow our impact.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteers support hands-on program delivery and operations helping run events, assist FLY Girls, contribute skills (design, admin, outreach), and strengthen community impact.
How to become a VOLUNTEER?
Express Interest → Fill out volunteer interest form / email inquiry
Orientation → Attend onboarding + learn mission, policies, and roles
Role Matching → Choose opportunities by skills, availability, and location
Screening (if needed) → Background check / references for sensitive roles
Training → Role-specific training + tools access
Volunteer Service → Join shifts/projects + log hours
Feedback & Growth → Check-ins, recognition, advanced roles (team lead)
How to become a BOARD MEMBER?
Application → Submit board interest form + CV/portfolio
Initial Conversation → Meet with board chair/committee to align expectations, decision to move forward with the full application
Full Application Submission
Due Diligence → Review bylaws, conflicts of interest, financials, key programs
Committee Interview → Evaluate fit: governance, fundraising, expertise, values
Board Vote / Appointment → Formal approval based on bylaws
Onboarding → Governance training + role clarity + calendar of meetings
Active Service → Attend meetings, serve on committees, support fundraising
Annual Evaluation → Self/peer assessment and renewal/term planning
BECOME A BOARD MEMBER
Board members provide governance, strategy, oversight, and fundraising leadership. They help ensure sustainability, accountability, mission alignment, while opening networks and resources.
BECOME A DONOR
Donors fuel programs and long-term growth. Support can be one-time, recurring, or campaign-based, and may include in-kind gifts or sponsorships.
How to become a DONOR?
Choose a Giving Option → One-time / monthly donor
Make a Gift → Online donation, bank transfer, by filling up the desired donation form
Confirmation → Receipt + thanks message + donor record created
Impact Updates → Reports, stories, newsletters, and milestone updates
Stewardship → Recognition (optional), donor care check-ins
Deepen Support → Upgrade to recurring, sponsor a project, legacy giving
OUR WISH LIST
VR Headsets
Meta Quest 3, loaned to every participant.
Laptops
For VR production and digital storytelling work.
Residential Week
Campus housing, meals, bedding, and evening supplies.
Scholarship Fund
Sponsor a girl fully, partially, or by the month.
Meals & Snacks
Twice-monthly Saturdays and full meals all summer.
Showcase Support
Venue, A/V, and catering for our Summer Showcase and
Graduation.
THERE IS A ROLE FOR YOU
Come be in the room. Every skill matters.
Mentor or Career Speaker
Share your story. Any industry. In-person or virtual.
VR/Tech Facilitator
Lead skill sessions. No teaching degree needed.
Therapist or Coach
Support our embedded wellness model. Flexible.
In-Person Session Assistant
Show up for girls on Saturdays. Consistency is everything.
Photographer or Videographer
Capture the magic and support our storytelling.
Joy Skills Facilitator
Teach baking, braiding, entrepreneurship, public speaking, and more.
SUPPORT BLACK EDUCATORS IN FOSTERING HEALING-CENTERED CLASSROOMS, SELF-CARE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION
DOWNLOAD OUR REPORT ON BLACK GIRLS' WELLNESS
Discover insights and actionable strategies to empower and uplift Black girls in our communities.
In collaboration with Dr. Andrea Joseph-McCatty, we’ve created a comprehensive report on the wellness of Black girls. Learn about the challenges, strengths, and solutions that are shaping their futures.
F.L.Y. Girl Institute exists to provide gender-based programming that empowers, elevates, and educates girls to be emotionally strong and resilient.
NAVIGATION
CONTACT US
2787 Smith Springs Road Nashville, Tennessee 37217
615-647-8222
REGISTERED CHARITY - 47-2471327
FOLLOW US
Copyright 2026. FLY Girl Institute | All Rights Reserved.
SUPPORT BLACK EDUCATORS IN FOSTERING HEALING-CENTERED CLASSROOMS, SELF-CARE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION
DOWNLOAD OUR REPORT ON BLACK GIRLS' WELLNESS
Discover insights and actionable strategies to empower and uplift Black girls in our communities.
In collaboration with Dr. Andrea Joseph-McCatty, we’ve created a comprehensive report on the wellness of Black girls. Learn about the challenges, strengths, and solutions that are shaping their futures.
F.L.Y. Girl Institute exists to provide gender-based programming that empowers, elevates, and educates girls to be emotionally strong and resilient.
NAVIGATION
CONTACT US
2787 Smith Springs Road Nashville, Tennessee 37217
615-647-8222
REGISTERED CHARITY
47-2471327
FOLLOW US
Copyright 2026. FLY Girl Institute | All Rights Reserved.