Volunteer
Volunteer with Hustle PHX: Be the Change That Builds Communities
Welcome and thank you for your interest in volunteering with Hustle PHX! Hustle PHX believes the difference between wealth and poverty is relationships, and that’s where you play a vital role in helping to make a difference in the lives of our entrepreneurs and the broader Phoenix community. On this page, you will find resources to help you better understand how you can get plugged into Hustle PHX as a volunteer.
Empower. Restore. Transform.
Every great movement begins with people who decide to make a difference. At Hustle PHX, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. Together, we empower entrepreneurs, guide youth toward purpose, and restore communities through opportunity.
When you volunteer, you are not simply donating your time. You are investing in lives, unlocking potential, and helping rebuild hope in neighborhoods where talent already exists but opportunity has been out of reach.
Why Your Involvement Matters
Across Phoenix, many men, women, and young people have the creativity and drive to start businesses but lack access to mentorship, capital, and professional networks. Hustle PHX bridges that gap by providing intellectual, social, and financial capital that helps entrepreneurs start and grow businesses designed to glorify God and serve their neighbors.
Our mission is to equip under-resourced entrepreneurs with the tools and relationships they need to create sustainable jobs and build thriving communities. Our vision is to see neighborhoods across Phoenix transformed through the power of business rooted in purpose, dignity, and faith.
Through Youth Entrepreneurship Programs (Y.E.P. 101 and 202), teens and young adults gain real-world business skills, financial literacy, and leadership confidence. Through Adult Programs (Hustle USA 101 and 202), entrepreneurs move from idea to launch, and from launch to scale, creating economic growth and job opportunities that benefit entire communities.
But this impact is only possible through people like you.
The Impact You Create
When you volunteer with Hustle PHX, you help to:
- Restore dignity and purpose by empowering individuals to turn their ideas into sustainable livelihoods.
- Foster economic renewal by supporting small business creation that revitalizes neighborhoods.
- Equip youth for the future through mentorship that builds confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
- Multiply transformation as the people you serve go on to reinvest their success into their families and communities.
The impact begins in a classroom or workshop, but the ripple effect reaches families, neighborhoods, and generations.
You Might Be Wondering…
We understand that saying “yes” to volunteering can bring questions or concerns. Here are a few we often hear, and how Hustle PHX helps you overcome them:
- “I don’t have much time.”
Even one hour can make a difference. We offer flexible opportunities including one-time speaking sessions, short-term mentorships, or ongoing facilitation roles that fit your schedule. Your time, however limited, can plant a lasting seed of impact. - “I’m not a business expert.”
You do not need to be. We provide full training, resources, and support. What matters most is your willingness to share your experiences, listen, and encourage others. - “I can’t commit long-term.”
We have both short-term and seasonal opportunities. Whether you volunteer once or for a full program, every effort contributes to lasting change. - “I’d love to help, but I’m not sure how.”
Hustle PHX offers many ways to use your time, talent, and treasure, whether you mentor a young entrepreneur, share professional insight, or support the mission through donations that fund training and resources. Everyone has something valuable to give.
When you step forward, we walk with you, equipping you to serve with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Join the Movement
Phoenix does not just need more businesses; it needs more people who believe in the potential of others. Hustle PHX invites you to be part of this restorative movement. When you volunteer, you are not only helping someone start a business; you are helping spark opportunity, hope, and generational transformation across our city.
Take the first step today. Your time, your talent, and your treasure can help restore communities, one entrepreneur at a time.
Whether you’re looking for volunteer opportunities with our Business Development Programs, or our Youth Entrepreneurship Program.
Volunteer Intake Process
APPLY
5-10 MINUTES
To learn more about volunteering, complete a volunteer application form. Once completed, a member of the Hustle PHX staff will reach out to schedule a new volunteer interview.
INTERVIEW
30 MINUTE CALL
The purpose of this conversation is for us to get to know you, share more about Hustle PHX volunteer opportunities, and discover where there’s a match with your gifts and passions.
ONBOARD/TRAIN
2-3 HOURS
Before volunteering, volunteers will attend a Hustle PHX Informational meeting (available virtual monthly) to understand the breadth and depth of our mission and the communities we serve. Additional training may be required.
VOLUNTEER!
ONE-TIME COMMITMENTS & MORE
We offer many types of volunteer opportunities, both behind the scenes and program specific, including one-time and longer-term opportunities. We strive to connect your talents, gifts and passions with organizational needs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Look below at the volunteer opportunities available in phoenix during our Business Development Program (Hustle USA 101), and Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Hustle USA 101 Admin
Acts as an administrative support to the volunteers and entrepreneurs in executing Hustle USA 101 weekly workshops.
Hustle USA 101 Facilitator
Hustle USA 101 facilitators will share the responsibility with other volunteer facilitators to guide a cohort of entrepreneurs through the ideation phase of their businesses through presenting prepared content and facilitating group discussions over the course of 13 weeks.
Hustle USA 101 Workshop Producer
The Virtual Workshop Producer provides support to the Hustle PHX volunteer facilitator team in the delivering of entrepreneur curriculum using an online training/meeting platform.
Hustle PHX 101 Entrepreneur Support
Act as a support to the entrepreneurs during their participation in Hustle PHX weekly workshops.
Hustle 101 Guest Speaker
Most weeks during the Hustle PHX 101 curriculum, a volunteer guest speaker will visit to share their experiences and expertise with the program participants to help the participants better understand the course concepts and material. To accomplish these goals, the lead volunteer facilitator will perform a prepared Q&A with the guest speaker.
YEP 101 Facilitator
Hustle PHX Youth Entrepreneurship Program facilitators will share the responsibility with other volunteer facilitators to guide a cohort of entrepreneurs through the ideation phase of their businesses through presenting prepared content and facilitating group discussions over the course of 13 weeks.
YEP 101 Guest Speaker
Most weeks during the Hustle PHX Youth Entrepreneurship Program 101 curriculum, a volunteer guest speaker will visit to share their experiences and expertise with the program participants to help the participants better understand the course concepts and material. To accomplish these goals, the lead volunteer facilitator will perform a prepared Q&A with the guest speaker.
Hustle USA 202 Business Mentor
Mentor an entrepreneur in our 202 program providing encouragement, advice, and being a thinking partner over the course of 18 weeks.
Hustle USA 202 Guest Speaker
Workshop mentors pop into a specific week’s workshop to join in the breakout groups where entrepreneurs and facilitators are learning a specific business concept, having group discussions, and completing an application activity.
Hustle USA 202 Workshop Facilitator
Over the course of 18 weeks, Hustle USA 202 Workshop Facilitators will share the responsibility with other volunteer facilitators to guide a cohort of entrepreneurs through the validation phase of their businesses by managing a weekly workshop agenda and facilitating breakout small group discussions based on the workshop’s topic.
Hustle USA 202 Workshop Mentor
Over the course of 18 weeks, Hustle USA 202 Workshop Facilitators will share the responsibility with other volunteer facilitators to guide a cohort of entrepreneurs through the validation phase of their businesses by managing a weekly workshop agenda and facilitating breakout small group discussions based on the workshop’s topic.
Hustle Entrepreneur Business Coach
Have expertise or passion in a specific area of business and don’t have enough time to commit to mentoring? Business Coaches provide ad hoc 1-hour coaching/consultant to entrepreneurs who are looking for more knowledge and insight into areas where you are a subject matter expert.
Interested in volunteering with Hustle PHX? Contact Atujuan and schedule a call to get involved!
Questions?
Have any questions related to volunteer opportunities? Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page above or contact Atujuan at volunteer@hustlephx.com