You can start by looking for opportunities through Salesforce Trailblazer Community Groups, especially local Nonprofit/Education groups, and Salesforce’s Volunteer Your Salesforce Expertise resources. Salesforce also has guidance on finding pro-bono projects through organizations such as Catchafire and other volunteer networks.
In parallel, I’d recommend building 2–3 small projects in a Trailhead Playground/Developer Org—such as a Help Desk, Sales Pipeline, or Nonprofit CRM—and adding them to your resume/portfolio. This gives you something concrete to discuss in interviews.
The key is to combine certification + hands-on projects + community/networking rather than waiting for your first job to gain experience.
https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/trails/volunteer-your-salesforce-expertise?utm
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Nonprofit and Education Jobs
Hello Trailblazer,
My name is Anuja Lawankar, and I am currently seeking Salesforce Administrator opportunities in Michigan. I recently completed extensive Salesforce Administrator training and am actively preparing for the Salesforce Certified Administrator exam while gaining hands-on experience through Salesforce projects and volunteer work.
I hold a Master's degree in Computer Science and have over 5 years of experience in software development, testing, database management, analytics, and customer support. My technical background includes Salesforce Administration, CRM management, SQL, data analysis, reporting, workflow automation, user management, and system troubleshooting.
Additionally, I am currently volunteering as a Software Engineer – Analytics with WeVote, where I work with data analysis, reporting, and platform optimization. I have also built Salesforce projects involving custom objects, flows, automation, dashboards, reports, and business process management.
I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require visa sponsorship. I am open to onsite, hybrid, or remote opportunities throughout Michigan.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss any Salesforce Administrator, CRM Administrator, Business Systems Analyst, or related positions that may match my background. I have attached my resume for your review and would welcome the chance to speak further.
Happy and proud for achieving 17+ Badges and 10,600+ Points at trailhead.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Happy to Volunteer.
Best regards,
Anuja Lawankar
Email:
lawankaranuja@gmail.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuja-lawankar-michigan08
Trailblazer ID:
https://www.salesforce.com/trailblazer/alawankarThis is a strong background for Salesforce Admin opportunities. The combination of 5+ years across software development, testing, databases, analytics, and customer support plus hands-on Salesforce work makes the profile broader than someone coming from Salesforce training alone. The volunteer experience with WeVote also helps demonstrate practical application rather than just certification preparation.
One thing I’d emphasize in the job search is the ability to connect the technical experience with business outcomes. Instead of listing Flow, reporting, SQL, automation, and user management separately, showing how those skills helped improve a process, solve a data problem, or support users will make the profile much stronger.
For Salesforce roles that involve sales operations, it’s also worth highlighting experience with lead qualification, follow-ups, CRM automation, and process workflows. Those areas increasingly overlap with voice and workflow automation, and this overview gives some useful context around how voice AI is being applied to cold calling, follow-ups, and lead qualification:
Voice AI for Sales: Cold Calling, Follow-Ups & Lead Qualification
is a small national nonprofit working to educate the public about the impact of parking policy on climate change, equity, housing, and traffic. In partnership with allied organizations, we accelerate the adoption of critical parking reforms through research, coalition-building, and direct advocacy.
We are hiring a Development Manager to build and run Parking Reform Network’s revenue engine: owning the donor and member giving funnel, the systems behind it, and the campaigns that keep it moving. We’re looking for a highly organized, driven professional who enjoys building systems, working with people, and is excited to help build out PRN’s development program from the ground up. This position combines strong systems and operational skills, sharp writing, and an instinct for spotting opportunity.
Learn more and apply here.<Hi @Laura Hardin, this looks like a great mission. Before committing to a full-time hire, would you be open to working with a consulting company to help build out the donor/membership CRM and systems instead? Could be a faster, more cost-effective route for the ground-up build phase. Happy to share more if useful.
Best, Chani
Atlanta, GA Opportunity
Hybrid: Candidate
must be local to Atlanta area
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) is hiring for a new role on our Data/IT team (which is very small- the new role makes it a team of 3). This role will serve in the capacity of a junior Salesforce Administrator along with other tasks related to grant reporting and data analysis. Candidates need to have a strong background in Salesforce administration- specifically NPSP or Nonprofit Cloud (AVLF uses NPSP). AVLF is a relatively small organization (60+ users), but we have complex processes that can be very different from program to program. We currently have 13 distinct programs that all have their own processes and rules in Salesforce.
This role is hybrid, but will be required to work from our office(s) in downtown Atlanta at least once a week after training and possibly 3-4 days per week for the first few weeks of training. No exceptions.
Attached is the full job description. Complete application HERE. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions or need any clarification.
Hello all!
StrideLabs is hiring a Salesforce Internship Trainer for our 12-week Salesforce Foundations Internship program. You’ll lead live classes, teach core Salesforce Admin concepts, support interns preparing for the Salesforce Platform Foundations certification, coach hands-on projects and capstones, and help continuously improve the curriculum.
Required:
• Active Salesforce Administrator certification
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching adult learners
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce Admin fundamentals
• Excellent communication and a passion for supporting new-to-tech learners
Experience with NPSP, Business Analysis, Trailhead, K2 University, or curriculum design is a plus.
Learn more & apply: https://stridelabs.org/salesforce-trainer/
If you know a Salesforce professional who would be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity!
Hi,
Harlem Children’s Zone is looking for a Junior Salesforce Administrator to join our NYC team. This is a hybrid role with two remote days each week. Please message me if you’re interested.
Hello, I would be interested in improving my Salesforce programming and administration skills. I would like to work for a project, my available time would be aprox 2 hours per day. I don't want to take any money, I just want to gain more experience(I currently have 2 years of experience). If you need a Salesforce Developer and Administrator please let me know. Thank you!
Canopy is an environmental nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California that collaborates with communities to grow equitable urban forests for all.
We are looking for our first Salesforce & Systems Administrator. This is a hybrid role, on-site at least 2 days per week in Palo Alto, California:
Salesforce & Systems Administrator job posting
We envision this as a role for someone early in their Salesforce Administrator journey who is looking for hands-on experience with foundational tools and platforms in an environment with ample opportunities for support, mentorship, and professional growth. However, we also welcome applications from more experienced administrators, and are open to adjusting the compensation and scope for an experienced professional ready to champion our missio
Hello everyone,
After completing the Salesforce foundation for Admins, I got a scholarship into the Mulesoft foundation bootcamp. I am currently a Mulesoft Certified Developer L1, seeking an internship or volunteer opportunity in Mulesoft Admin/Developer/Integration Role .
I believe that this opportunity will offer me the chance to develop my skills and make a positive impact in the world.
If anyone knows of any unpaid virtual trainee or internship or volunteer opportunities that might be a good fit for me, I would love to hear from you. Alternatively, if you could introduce me to someone who might be able to assist me or get me an expert to shadow on real projects to give me some hands on experience, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your support.
Here is my LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-a-97560a57/
I'm Currently doing my masters of MCA - Gen AI at SRM university in Chennai. So i currently Searching For an Internship of Mulesoft I know the Basics only as of my intension is to develop my skills So suggest me the internships and I pin My Linkedln URL : linkedin.com/in/chadivessr
Hi Trailblazers,
I hope you are all doing well.
I am currently looking for Salesforce Administrator or Salesforce Developer opportunities in the nonprofit sector. I have 5 years of professional experience, primarily working with Sales Cloud and Service Cloud, and I am Salesforce Certified Administrator and Platform Developer 1 certified.
After a career break, I have been actively upskilling by building hands-on Salesforce projects using modern platform features, including Lightning Web Components, Apex, and Flow. I have also been completing Trailhead modules to stay current with the latest platform capabilities and best practices.
I am excited to apply my technical skills to support organizations that create meaningful social impact.
If your organization is hiring, or if you know of any Salesforce Admin/Developer openings in the nonprofit space, I would truly appreciate any leads, referrals, or advice.
Thank you so much for your time and support.