Volunteer with College Match
We are always looking for people passionate about helping talented students from low-income families get into and graduate from the nation’s top colleges and universities.
College Counselors (1-Year Commitment)
College Match has become a valuable college access program that can be replicated because of the hours of commitment, experience and knowledge our volunteers provide.
Our College Counselor Volunteers are the foundation of College Match’s success. If you want to have a lasting impact on an organization and individual students, join our counseling team.
After a personal orientation to the College Match mission and process, you will be paired with one of our Senior College Counselors. You’ll spend time shadowing at a school site and observe how to:
- Help individual students craft a personal statement
- Develop a best-fit college list for each student
- Encourage and motivate students to stay on top of college deadlines
- Help students fill out financial aid forms and scholarship applications
Essay Coaches (4-Month Commitment)
College Match has become a valuable college access program that can be replicated because of the hours of commitment, experience and knowledge our volunteers provide.
Essay Coaches may work with students virtually, communicate through email/Google Docs, or in person. Many of our essay coaches come back to volunteer as College Counselors.
Speakers (1 Day)
College Match hosts various events throughout the year. These events include:
- College Success Day for graduating seniors
- College Application workshops in the summer for juniors
- Alumni Reunion in December
We appreciate presenters who are willing to share their college and /or professional journey.
Career Advisor (2-3 Times a Year)
Most College Match students are first-generation college students. First-generation students are far less likely to have well-connected friends and business associates. Our students do not have the family resources, extended networks or financial security to take full advantage of the college experience. You can help!
- Bring your expertise and College Match staff will arrange best way to interact and support college students
- Provide career guidance and advice to individual college students throughout the year
- Talk to a small group of students about your industry
- Provide a career shadow opportunity