We’re seeking industry experts, insiders, and champions to talk with current students, support their career exploration, and help prepare them for work and life after Rochester. Every volunteer opportunity entails a different time commitment, level of training or preparation. For more information, please contact Mindy Peet.
1:1 Conversations with Students
Meet with a student to answer their questions and share your experience regarding your profession, career path, and life after Rochester. These meetings can be held in-person, virtually, or by phone.
Minimum 1-2 hours with possibility for greater hours if part of larger program.
Practice Technical Interviews
Meet with one or more students for a 1:1 practice interview focused on your industry or specific technical skills. These meetings can be held in-person, virtually, or by phone.
Minimum 1-2 hours with possibility for greater hours if part of larger program.
Real Reader
Connect directly with one or more undergraduate students involved in the Communicating Your Professional Identity courses and provide feedback focused on their assignments, professional development and career preparedness. Learn more about the position here.
One year (two semester) commitment. Minimum five hours per student per semester with possibility for greater hours.
Speaker
Volunteer as a speaker for collaborative programming with student organizations, industry panels and programs, or as part of a speaker series. These meetings are held on campus or virtually.
2-4 hours per program (30 to 60-minute intro/prep call, 1-2 hour program, and your personal travel and preparation time).
Meliora Collective Mentorship Program
This University-wide program enables mentors to help alumni and student mentees with their professional development. Mentors provide real-world context, personal insights, and ongoing support to help achieve short and long-term goals over three months. Join The Meliora Collective to participate and connect with alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff.
The program runs twice annually; Fall: October-December and Spring; February-April.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in volunteering, click the link below to get started. Current volunteers can also use this brief survey to update their availability and interests or take a break from volunteering. Thank you for supporting University of Rochester students!
