Volunteer
New York Needs You is looking to engage professionals to support our Fellows through distinct mentoring opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please review the opportunities listed below and fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.
Mentor Coach
Mentor Coaches are successful and motivated professionals from a variety of industries that will actively engage Fellows and provide support throughout all aspects of the NYNY curriculum:
- Develop a one-on-one mentoring relationship to help Fellows cultivate their strengths, interests, and passions into successful careers
- Prepare Fellows for prestigious internships through professional skill development, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation
- Time commitment: 1 - 2 Saturdays per month over 2 years
The 2012 Mentor Coach Application is now open. Please apply to become a Mentor Coach by filling out the Mentor Coach Application Form.
Career Coach
Career Coaches can serve as a Mentor Coach for a Day and work with a Fellow during a workshop when their Mentor-Coach is unavailable. Mentor Coaches for a Day have three or more years of work experience in their field and can provide support and guidance:
- Work with a driven group of Fellows who are interested in your industry
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Introduce Fellows to your field through panel discussions, mock interviews, job shadowing, and
internship opportunities - Time commitment: Quarterly
Life Coach
Life Coaches are seasoned professionals with generally fifteen or more years of work experience from a variety of industries. Life coaches actively engage Fellows with career development insight/advice for their particular industry by:
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Share lessons on life choices, ethics and leadership with small groups or
the entire Fellow class -
Provide one-on-one feedback to Fellows as they create their Life
Portfolios - Time commitment: One-time or periodic
If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please send an email to volunteers@newyorkneedsyou.org
