Rainbow Labs is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit committed to empowering LGBQ youth and other historically marginalized communities through mentorship, education, and sport. We envision a world where every young person has access to supportive environments that foster personal growth and lifelong success. By combining the power of mentorship with innovative youth programming, we help young leaders build confidence, develop critical life skills, and cultivate meaningful relationships with peers and mentors. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic in response to the growing isolation and challenges facing youth, Rainbow Labs has grown into a leading force for youth development in Los Angeles County. We provide year-round mentorship programs, after-school enrichment, mental health-informed physical activity programming, and community-wide engagement opportunities. At Rainbow Labs, we don’t just support young people — we work with them. Our youth shape our programs, inform our priorities, and help guide our mission. This deep commitment to co-creation makes Rainbow Labs a truly youth-powered organization. The Development VISTA will play a central role in strengthening Rainbow Labs’ development infrastructure — ultimately helping the organization broaden and diversify its funding base and increase leverage of resources to fight poverty through intentional youth sports and education programming. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about social justice, youth development, and nonprofit sustainability. The work of this VISTA Member will directly support our mission by ensuring we can continue to provide life-changing services to hundreds of youth across LA County.
Member Duties : The VISTA at Rainbow Labs will be part of the 26-27 Coach Across America nationwide VISTA cohort. The Development VISTA will: identify individual, corporate, and foundation prospects that align with Rainbow Labs’ mission and programming; work one-on-one with a Monday.com consultant to refine prospecting and donor management system; develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data entry, tracking, and reporting; improve internal record keeping of grant submissions; collect and organize documentation relevant to grant applications and reports; and design new donor engagement efforts, such as birthday pledges, monthly giving clubs, fitness events, and personalized touch points.
Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth , Health .
Skills :
General Skills , Team Work , Youth Development , Writing/Editing , Communications .
26-27 Rainbow Labs Development VISTA
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
CALIFORNIA Los Angeles/Orange County
From 06/25/2026 To 07/24/2026
