We all know the power of networks! If you are interested in supporting our volunteer recruitment efforts, please check out our resources below and help us spread the word.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to volunteers@americaneedsyou.org
Purpose of this Toolkit
To introduce individuals and companies to America Needs You and help recruit volunteers. It is crucial to provide first-generation college students with access to career readiness training and bridge the network gap to ensure tomorrow’s leaders reflect the true diversity of our country.
How You Can Help
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Friend/Colleague Email Template
Hi [Name],
I hope you are doing well! I am a volunteer with America Needs You, a non-profit that fights for economic mobility for ambitious first-generation college students. We do this through our Fellows Program, an intensive 2-year career development program that provides mentorship and career readiness workshops to students who are the first in their families to graduate from college.
We are looking for volunteers in NYC, Northern New Jersey, and Chicago to become Mentor Coaches in our 2023 cohort, working 1:1 with a first-generation college student at one Saturday workshop a month throughout their sophomore and junior years.
[Explain why you’re emailing, if there’s a reason, e.g., I know you have a passion for education, and this is a great way to make a big difference in a first-generation student’s life]
Benefits of being a Mentor Coach:
[Give personal details about your own experience, e.g. My Fellow is a xx major, we’ve worked together on xx]
I highly encourage you to apply here or attend an upcoming information session to learn more. You can reach out to volunteers@americaneedsyou.org with any questions.
Many thanks,
[Name]
Partner Organization E-Mail Template
Hi [Name],
I hope you are well. I am a volunteer with America Needs You, a non-profit that fights for economic mobility for ambitious first-generation college students. We do this through our Fellows Program, an intensive 2-year career development program that provides mentorship and career readiness workshops to students who are the first in their families to graduate from college.
[Explain why you’re emailing, if there’s a reason eg. I know your organization values volunteerism and community involvement, or I know you have been looking for ways to support the community.]
For the upcoming program year, we will need volunteer Mentor Coaches in NYC, Northern New Jersey, and Chicago. The impact is significant, with 90% of our Fellows completing career trajectory internships and 91% of Fellows graduating from college, compared to just 21% of first-generation college students nationally.
I would be delighted to speak further about how we might work with [your group] should this be of interest to [your employees/members, etc]. Please reach out to me at [email address] or let me know if I can introduce you to someone on the America Needs You team.
Best,
[Name]
