Responsibilities (Including but not limited to)
- Conducting informational interviews
- Establishing a Mentor-Mentee relationship with LEAP participant
- Facilitating Mock interviews
- Facilitating workshop/informational session in regards to your career field or educational pathway
- Connecting LEAP Participant with your career/job through Job Shadowing
Orientation/Training Needed
- MHA of GA Orientation
Commitment
Individuals interested in volunteering as a LEAP Professional Volunteer will have the opportunity to volunteer on an as-needed basis contingent on the types of opportunities the individual can provide to the participant(s). Volunteer commitment times can include, but is not limited to, a one-time, month-to-month, or annual commitment based on availability and interests. Commitment time can be changed by both the volunteer or the Program’s Leadership.
Commitment Times
- One-time
- As-needed
- Monthly
- Annually
Location
Location will vary depending on the type of opportunity provided by the volunteer. If the volunteer is conducting informational interviews, mock interviews, or facilitating a workshop/informational session, the volunteer will utilize a space provided by the organization. If the volunteer is able to provide a mentor-mentee relationship, they will be responsible for coordinating meeting sites and times. Finally, if the volunteer is available for job shadowing, it is their responsibility to coordinate this oppotunity with their employer.
Qualifications/Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Personal transportation
- Subject-matter expert
- Background check *for volunteers interested in working one-on-one with participants*
Benefits
- Resume/Portfolio Building
- Organization Membership
- Supporting youth with building life and professional skills
- Volunteer Hours