Opportunities From: Volunteer McKinney

Thank you for your interest in joining the TLT-Texas Leadership Blackland Prairie Advisory Council (TLT-TLBP). Our council members play a critical role in shaping the next generation of leaders by ensuring our curriculum remains at the forefront of regional growth and professional excellence.

Advisory Council members provide vital strategic leadership, ensuring our curriculum stays at the forefront of the North Texas Region’s needs—spanning government, education, workforce development, and health. Our council is instrumental in maintaining our high standards for disability inclusion and accessibility, which remain core pillars of every session we host.

The TLT-TLBP program continues to develop a premier pool of initiative-taking individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life across the Blackland Prairie. By joining the Council, you help sustain a culture of active community contribution and regional excellence.

Serving the North Texas region: Dallas, Addison, Richardson, Farmers Branch, Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Wylie, Celina, Prosper, Princeton, Farmersville, Anna, Carrollton, Lewisville, The Colony, and Melissa. and beyond.

Opportunity Summary: Advisory Council Member

Role: Strategic leadership and curriculum advisory for the Texas Leadership Blackland Prairie program.

Key Requirements: Must have graduated from a Texas Leadership Program and be at least 21 years old.

Commitment: 2 hours per month (Virtual/Hybrid meetings, Locations will be decided upon by council).

Impact Areas: Advocacy, Board Service, and Education.

Unique remote opportunity

Join our remote weekly strategy sessions and serve as the “Expert Council” for our Leading Leader Interns. You won’t just be observing; you’ll be stress-testing ideas, sharing professional wisdom, and fueling the growth of tomorrow’s workforce. 

How It Works: We offer a flexible, high-impact format designed to fit your team’s busy schedule:

The Power Hour: Engage with TLT Interns during their 60-minute remote team meetings.

Interactive Mentorship: Dive into breakout rooms to review intern's live projects, lead group discussions on trending business topics, and provide real-world feedback on TLT Leadership modules and industry specific need to know information.

Scalable Impact: Choose a commitment that works for you—from a 90-minute "Sprints" to a half-day "Leadership Takeover.

Logistics at a Glance

Team Size Up to 15 participants per team meeting.

Availability Every Tuesday, meetings run from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM, through May 1st and June 1 to July 26th.

Duration Flexible blocks ranging from 1.5 as the minimum, teams can opt for longer "Leadership Takeover" sessions.

Rotation Options to rotate different departments/teams throughout the day.

What Your Team Gain

Skill Development: Practice coaching and radical candor in a low-stakes, high-impact environment.

Direct Impact: Provide real-world feedback that shapes the interns' current live projects.

Team Bonding: A meaningful, remote way for your department to give back together without travel time.

Mandatory

To ensure student safety, all participants must complete a background verification before their scheduled session. Once your team is registered, we will send a link to our verification partner. If your company has its own recent background check certifications (within 12 months), please contact us to see if they can be used in lieu of a new screening.

Ever wondered what it’s like to sit at the decision-making table of a nonprofit? If you have a passion for community impact and a talent for organization, we need your voice. TLT is currently seeking an incoming Board Secretary to join our leadership team.

Help us grow, stay organized, and empower the next generation of leaders.

When: Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of Jan, Mar, May, Aug, Oct, and Nov (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM).

Where: A flexible mix of virtual and in-person locations throughout Collin County.

Apply: Ready to make your mark? Visit our Board Application here.

TLT - Tomorrow's Leaders Today is seeking experienced professionals to mentor our Leading Leaders Interns (ages 15+). This 100% remote role allows you to pour your knowledge into motivated students from across Texas—many of whom are earning college credit.   CORPORATE TEAMS WELCOMED

We respect your schedule. We are requesting just 5 hours of total service over three months:

30 minutes every other week (4 sessions total).

Flexible scheduling for one-on-one virtual meetings.

As a mentor, you aren't just a teacher; you’re a guide. You will:

Share your career journey—the challenges, the wins, and the "how-to."

Provide practical coaching (resume building, mock interviews, and professional navigation).

Expose interns to industries they may have never considered.

Background Check: Quick 1-2 day turnaround.

The "Match" Meeting: Join a Tuesday virtual team meeting to see intern presentations and participate in a brief breakout room.

Connection: Tell us who you’d like to work with. If it's a match, you’ll be introduced via email to start your sessions.

We welcome ALL industries! Whether you are a pilot, engineer, mechanic, or artist, your perspective is valuable. Current intern roles looking for mentors include:

Tech: App Development, Cyber Security, GIS, Website Development.

Business: Accounting, HR, Project Management, Supply Chain.

Creative: Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Fashion, Video Coordination.

Nonprofit: Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Impact Management.

Apply Here to Become a Mentor

TLT – Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping develop youth leaders through education, collaboration and mentorships with community & business leaders for the collective benefit of the students and their communities.

Purpose:
Looking for volunteers to be part of our programming support team to help plan, prepare and facilitate our 2026 Intern session.  In 2025 we served 173 interns, all 100% remote.

Program Support (Facilitators, Coordination and / or Mentors) Responsibilities can include:
 Reviews syllabus and resource material and provides input for improvement in 26 position areas

 Help with onboarding 2026 interns.  Conduct remote group interviews, revew applications, send welcome letters, set up shared drives, emails, send welcome letters

 Facilitate one or more of the Tuesday initial orientations and ongoing team meetings

 Serves as internal/external linkages for TLT to open doors to further the organization’s mission and vision.

 Help with 1x1 sessions

 Review intern weekly projects

 Participate in the development and implementation of the committee work plan

Time Commitment For Committee Members
  Program support should anticipate being available an average of 3‐4 hours per week, these hours are scheduled between 8am through 430pm.  Can be done in office or remote post training.