About Us
Our mission
VolunTEEN was founded in late 2024 to make volunteering easier, more accessible, and more meaningful for teenagers. We connect students with local opportunities that fit their interests, schedules, and transportation needs, helping remove the confusion and barriers that often make it difficult to get involved. By making it easier for teens to find ways to serve and for nonprofits to reach motivated young volunteers, Volunteen works to strengthen communities and encourage a lifelong commitment to giving back.
Our Team
Koah Brown - Founder
Koah Brown - Founder
Koah Brown - Founder
Hello! I'm Koah, and I am from Bellevue, Washington. I am currently a rising senior at Eastside Preparatory School and the founder of Volunteen. Outside of Volunteen, I enjoy playing competitive soccer, filmmaking, singing, and learning more about urban planning and community development. My involvement in volunteering has included work w
Hello! I'm Koah, and I am from Bellevue, Washington. I am currently a rising senior at Eastside Preparatory School and the founder of Volunteen. Outside of Volunteen, I enjoy playing competitive soccer, filmmaking, singing, and learning more about urban planning and community development. My involvement in volunteering has included work with the Bellevue Youth Council, Sophia Way, KidVantage, and other local organizations. I created VolunTEEN after experiencing how difficult it can be for teenagers to find accessible and meaningful volunteer opportunities. Through VolunTEEN, I hope to make volunteering easier to navigate and help more students become involved in their communities. I enjoy collaborating with others, developing new ideas, and helping our team continue to grow.
Jonah Bendell - COO
Koah Brown - Founder
Koah Brown - Founder
Hi! I'm Jonah Bendell, originally from Bellevue, Washington, with previous residences in Basel, Switzerland, and Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, I am a researcher in Tumor Immunology at the Schalper Lab. In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton, watching TV, and playing with my 2 dogs. My lifelong commitment to volunteering has include
Hi! I'm Jonah Bendell, originally from Bellevue, Washington, with previous residences in Basel, Switzerland, and Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, I am a researcher in Tumor Immunology at the Schalper Lab. In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton, watching TV, and playing with my 2 dogs. My lifelong commitment to volunteering has included meaningful work with the Design Council, the R&D Impact Foundation, and Volunteen. I co-developed Volunteen to address a personal challenge I once faced; after learning about the initiative from Koah, I recognized its potential to help others. I am highly collaborative and communicative. If you would like to connect or discuss further, please feel free to contact me at jonahbendell1@gmail.com
Mckayla Hollingsworth
Mckayla Hollingsworth
Mckayla Hollingsworth
Hi im Mckayla, I'm an AFJROTC cadet and I love being involved in my community! I am a wrestler and an avid runner! I've collected 936 hours of community service and counting! I plan to serve as an Air Force officer and receive my PhD in physical therapy.
Cassandra Sinsay
Mckayla Hollingsworth
Mckayla Hollingsworth
Hi all! My name is Cassandra Sinsay and I am a climate advocate and civic leader! I am a rising senior and I currently reside in New Mexico! The work I do is tied with climate change and politics- mostly how the two collide and how we can use those two to make a change in this world. I have experience volunteering in my community, for my
Hi all! My name is Cassandra Sinsay and I am a climate advocate and civic leader! I am a rising senior and I currently reside in New Mexico! The work I do is tied with climate change and politics- mostly how the two collide and how we can use those two to make a change in this world. I have experience volunteering in my community, for my extracurriculars, as well as the club I created at my high school- the Environmental Club! I can't wait to work with you all and find more community opportunities together!
Talyah Ortiz
Mckayla Hollingsworth
Talyah Ortiz
Hi! My name is Talyah Ortiz. I am currently a junior in high school from Illinois and have a passion for service and advocacy. I have organized and helped run multiple fundraisers and drives including gathering donations for Toys-for-Tots as well as for a local community pantry. Outside of service work, I am a dancer, play basketball, and love traveling.
Ohm Patel
Anvita Vemula
Talyah Ortiz
Hi! I am an 11th-grade student from Schaumburg, a suburb in the northwest Chicago area, with a strong interest in psychology, medicine, leadership, and community service. Through club leadership roles and extensive volunteer experience, I have developed strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. I enjoy working with others
Hi! I am an 11th-grade student from Schaumburg, a suburb in the northwest Chicago area, with a strong interest in psychology, medicine, leadership, and community service. Through club leadership roles and extensive volunteer experience, I have developed strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. I enjoy working with others, taking initiative, and making a positive impact in my community. I hope to continue growing as a leader while serving others and contributing to meaningful initiatives that support those around me through Volunteen.
Anvita Vemula
Anvita Vemula
Anvita Vemula
HI! My name is Anvita Vemula, and I'm an 8th-grade student from Leander, Texas. If I'm not busy with school, you can find me dancing, singing, or hanging out with friends! I'm so excited to be on the Volunteen team and look forward to creating an impact!
Alice Du
Anvita Vemula
Anvita Vemula
Hello! My name is Alice Du and I’m a junior. I’m from Troy, Michigan but I moved here in 4th grade from Beijing. I’ve been a volunteer taekwondo coach since 7th grade and I have my own nonprofit as well. I want to pursue public health/psychology.
Jaelynn Espinoza
Jaelynn Espinoza
Jaelynn Espinoza
Hi! I am a senior from a small town in California. I am very interested in the law and political science field, which is why I am currently doing a fellowship at a Law Office. I love spending my time volunteering, through school related events or anything I can find. I also love graphic design and social media, having completed a social media internship for a nonprofit.
Triaksha Venkat
Jaelynn Espinoza
Jaelynn Espinoza
Hello! I’m a rising ninth grader here in Alpharetta, Georgia. I love volunteering, playing badminton, and debating. I’m very passionate about learning new things, especially about neuroscience and biology and how we can use science to improve healthcare. I am excited to be a part of this organization called VolunTEEN and look forward to making a positive impact in my community!
Cam Koenderman
Jaelynn Espinoza
Geraldine Espinoza
Hi! My name is Cam, and I am excited to be part of the VolunTEEN team. In my free time, I enjoy playing hockey and cooking, both of which have taught me the importance of creativity, discipline, and teamwork. In the future, I hope to become an engineer and use my problem-solving skills to design and create things that positively impact ot
Hi! My name is Cam, and I am excited to be part of the VolunTEEN team. In my free time, I enjoy playing hockey and cooking, both of which have taught me the importance of creativity, discipline, and teamwork. In the future, I hope to become an engineer and use my problem-solving skills to design and create things that positively impact others. I look forward to contributing to VolunTEEN and helping make volunteering more accessible to teenagers.
Geraldine Espinoza
Geraldine Espinoza
Geraldine Espinoza
Hi! I'm Geraldine, a high school student from New Mexico! I enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and collaborating with others. I currently serve as the Co-President of my National Honor Society chapter and am a New Mexico Simon Scholar. I love connecting with people, learning from different perspectives, and participating in projects
Hi! I'm Geraldine, a high school student from New Mexico! I enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and collaborating with others. I currently serve as the Co-President of my National Honor Society chapter and am a New Mexico Simon Scholar. I love connecting with people, learning from different perspectives, and participating in projects that make a positive impact. I'm excited for this opportunity and look forward to meeting you all!
Ana Temoxtle
Geraldine Espinoza
Amy Rodriguez
Hello! I reside in the Coachella Valley, and I am entering my senior year of high school. My interests include going on walks and hikes, but I am open to anything! I have had previous experience in youth organizations and programs and wish to continue finding ways to volunteer in my community.
Amy Rodriguez
Geraldine Espinoza
Amy Rodriguez
Hi! My name is Amy Rodriguez, I am an upcoming junior in East Los Angeles. Some of my interests are in policy, advocacy, and community building. However when I’m not focused on school, I enjoy playing trombone, writing, and watching lots of movies! Some prior experience I have is in tutoring and in fundraising along with being a student a
Hi! My name is Amy Rodriguez, I am an upcoming junior in East Los Angeles. Some of my interests are in policy, advocacy, and community building. However when I’m not focused on school, I enjoy playing trombone, writing, and watching lots of movies! Some prior experience I have is in tutoring and in fundraising along with being a student ambassador at my school. Additionally this summer I participated at USC Annenbergs’ Youth Journalism program which opened my eyes to many different opportunities and I hope to be able to make use of what I learned in this program as well!
Nyla Bradford
Srinika Manchana
Srinika Manchana
Hello! My name is Nyla and I am an uprising junior. I am from NJ and currently major in the visual arts program at my school. I like sports, anime, tv shows, and video games.
Srinika Manchana
Srinika Manchana
Srinika Manchana
Hi everyone! My name is Srinika Manchana, and I am going into 9th grade. I live in Alpharetta, Georgia, and I enjoy drawing and swimming in my free time. Before joining VolunTEEN, I was a member of my school's Character Council in 6th grade, where we organized a drive to collect supplies for refugees who had recently moved to the United S
Hi everyone! My name is Srinika Manchana, and I am going into 9th grade. I live in Alpharetta, Georgia, and I enjoy drawing and swimming in my free time. Before joining VolunTEEN, I was a member of my school's Character Council in 6th grade, where we organized a drive to collect supplies for refugees who had recently moved to the United States. In 7th grade, I helped raise money to build wells in South Sudan, providing communities with access to clean water. I am excited to be part of VolunTEEN and look forward to continuing to serve and make a positive impact in my community.
Delisha Dulla
Delisha Dulla
Delisha Dulla
Hi! I'm Delisha, a rising 9th grader at FCS Innovation Academy in Georgia. I'm passionate about healthcare, community service, and youth leadership, and I enjoy getting involved in projects that make a positive impact. I've participated in research programs and volunteer initiatives that have helped me grow as both a leader and a team mem
Hi! I'm Delisha, a rising 9th grader at FCS Innovation Academy in Georgia. I'm passionate about healthcare, community service, and youth leadership, and I enjoy getting involved in projects that make a positive impact. I've participated in research programs and volunteer initiatives that have helped me grow as both a leader and a team member. Outside of volunteering, I enjoy reading, playing the violin and piano, and exploring new opportunities to learn and give back.
Sidhya Bachu
Delisha Dulla
Delisha Dulla
Hi! My name is Sidhya, and I am a rising freshman from California. I enjoy numerous activities, such as debate, basketball, and mock trial. Additionally, I have experience with tutoring and teaching young children via slideshows. Furthermore, I am eager to help young students explore their passions as well as aid organizations by connecting them with diverse volunteer opportunities.