Our Fellows are charting their paths to a strong first job and life of impact. As a volunteer, you help pave the way. Braven’s incredible mentors and coaches stand ready to share their wisdom, leverage their networks, build strong relationships, and serve as transformative role models.
Volunteers tell us that as much as they give to our Fellows, they get back double in return. These programs offer meaningful opportunities to connect with others, make a lasting impact, and practice leading, developing, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Braven’s volunteer programs are open to anyone interested in participating individually, and we also welcome organizations interested in getting their employees and members involved. If you’re curious about what that could look like for your team, please look at our partnerships page or reach out at info@bebraven.org.
The application deadline for the latest cycle has now passed. If you’re interested in getting involved in future cycles, please sign up below and you’ll receive an email when the application opens.
Duration:
13 Weeks
Format:
Virtual
Dates:
February – May, June – September
Deadline:
Dynamic Data
Dynamic Role Description Data
Select a Braven region and school:
Times available:
Deadline:
Commitment:
Who you are:
What you do: Virtually mentor 1 college student who is moments away from landing the job or internship that launches their career. Provide career coaching on a weekly basis supporting your student’s searches.
Priority deadlines have first choice in site and times available. After you send in your application, we’ll be in touch to set up an interview. Three weeks from the application deadline, you’ll hear from us if you have been selected to be a volunteer. We’ll run a verification background check and then you’ll have an onboarding session with a Braven representative where you’ll receive lesson planning and materials. Sessions start in spring or fall semester.
Complete the sign up form
Select time and date you are available
2.5 hour session
Priority: November 5
Final: December 22
January 7
January 14
February 9
February 11
February 16
Priority: November 5
Final: December 3
One week after you apply
November 20
December 18
January 4
January 6
Mid January
The application deadline for the latest cycle has now passed. If you’re interested in getting involved in future cycles, please sign up below and you’ll receive an email when the application opens.
Duration:
13 Weeks
Format:
Virtual
Dates:
February – May, June – September
Deadline:
Dynamic Data
Dynamic Role Description Data
Select a Braven region and school:
Times available:
Deadline:
Commitment:
Who you are:
What you do: Virtually mentor 1 college student who is moments away from landing the job or internship that launches their career. Provide career coaching on a weekly basis supporting your student’s searches.
Priority deadlines have first choice in site and times available. After you send in your application, we’ll be in touch to set up an interview. Three weeks from the application deadline, you’ll hear from us if you have been selected to be a volunteer. We’ll run a verification background check and then you’ll have an onboarding session with a Braven representative where you’ll receive lesson planning and materials. Sessions start in spring or fall semester.
Complete the sign up form
Select time and date you are available
2.5 hour session
Priority: November 5
Final: December 22
January 7
January 14
February 9
February 11
February 16
Priority: November 5
Final: December 3
One week after you apply
November 20
December 18
January 4
January 6
Mid January
The application deadline for the latest cycle has now passed. If you’re interested in getting involved in future cycles, please sign up below and you’ll receive an email when the application opens.
Duration:
13 Weeks
Format:
Virtual
Dates:
February – May, June – September
Deadline:
Dynamic Data
Dynamic Role Description Data
Select a Braven region and school:
Times available:
Deadline:
Commitment:
Who you are:
What you do: Virtually mentor 1 college student who is moments away from landing the job or internship that launches their career. Provide career coaching on a weekly basis supporting your student’s searches.
Priority deadlines have first choice in site and times available. After you send in your application, we’ll be in touch to set up an interview. Three weeks from the application deadline, you’ll hear from us if you have been selected to be a volunteer. We’ll run a verification background check and then you’ll have an onboarding session with a Braven representative where you’ll receive lesson planning and materials. Sessions start in spring or fall semester.
Complete the sign up form
Select time and date you are available
2.5 hour session
Priority: November 5
Final: December 22
January 7
January 14
February 9
February 11
February 16
Priority: November 5
Final: December 3
One week after you apply
November 20
December 18
January 4
January 6
Mid January
of Leadership Coaches agree they have developed skills relevant to their own jobs
of Professional Mentors believe being a Braven volunteer was worth the time invested
of Mock Interviewers would recommend volunteering with Braven to others in their networks
Ready to start your volunteer application process?
From the moment I became a Braven Leadership Coach, my life has been utterly transformed. As a fellow low-income student of color, I wish I had access to the resources Braven provides earlier in my career to overcome challenges. Through my work with Braven, I’ve not only evolved as a leader, but I’ve also experienced a sense of purpose that permeates every cell of my being.
Yaa Boakye
Health & Wellness Consultant, Store No.8
Leadership Coach
I got to simulate one-on-one job interviews to help prepare college students for competitive jobs and internships. The best part is, I was able to work on my own interviewing skills which I hope I will use when I’m building my own team someday.
Shloka Rathi
Field Account Executive, Adobe
Mock Interviewer
Those who have achieved professional success have a responsibility to pay it forward. Braven has developed an incredible framework around this mission and volunteering as a mentor is a meaningful way to help close these gaps. It has been extremely rewarding to work with my mentee.
Shelby Olson
Principal, CareerLife Directions
Professional Mentor
Questions? Learn more about what being a volunteer with Braven is like during a 30 minute virtual information session.
Yes! You don’t need prior experience as a mentor or coach in order to volunteer with Braven. We offer strong training and support for our volunteers.
There are different ways to volunteer with Braven, each with a different level of time commitment. Mock Interviewers commit to 2.5 hours for a single event. Leadership Coaches commit to 3-4 hours a week for 10 weeks, and Professional Mentors volunteer for 1.5 hours a week for 10 weeks. Some volunteers join us for a one semester or event, and others stay involved for years.
Volunteer schedules vary by position. For example, Professional Mentors and Fellows align on a day to meet each week that’s best for both of them. Leadership Coaches join their Fellows on a specific day each week.
We welcome the wisdom and expertise of volunteers at all stages of their careers but for Leadership Coaches and Professional Mentors, we are looking for people with at least 3 years of experience post graduation. We find early-career professionals can relate to Fellows through recent experiences, for instance, while more-seasoned professionals and even retirees offer powerful advice from a wealth of experience.
The Braven community is made up of leaders who are driven, empathetic, and curious. Our volunteers are passionate about expanding opportunity in this nation and eager to work with young leaders from all backgrounds. They welcome feedback, embracing opportunities to learn, grow, and hone their own leadership skills alongside Braven Fellows.
No, all of our opportunities are virtual. Some of our sites off the chance for Leadership Coaches to attend events in person but it is not required.
For our Leadership Coach and Professional Mentor programs, we required a background check after acceptance to ensure the safety and well-being of our students given the deep level of engagement that our volunteers have with them.
The background check is conducted by B&B Reporting, a trusted third party partner with 25+ years experience.
We’d love to connect with you. Please email us at volunteers@bebraven.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
