Volunteers
- Mock Interviewers
Interviewing can be intimidating! YES volunteers teach clients how to interview with ease, so they can approach employers with greater confidence and focus on why they are the better candidate for the job.
Our Mock Interviewing Process matches clients with volunteers, so they can practice what they’ve learned from the Employment Skills Class. Interviewers lead the client through an interview, similar to what they would experience in a real hiring situation. They guide clients to use what they’ve learned about themselves, encourage them to distinguish their attributes from the competition, and coach them on how to improve their presentation skills.
Clients may repeat mock interviews as often as desired and we encourage them to work with different volunteers to gain experience working with interviewers with differing styles. YES volunteers routinely comment on how fun and satisfying it is to work with clients this way.
Mock interviews are virtual, pre-scheduled, video calls that are currently facilitated through 45-minute Zoom Meetings only.
- Employment Skills Facilitators
Employment Skills volunteers facilitate an engaging 2-hour workshop that introduces essential skills such as how to fill out a job application properly, how to start building a resume, and how to present the “tell me about yourself” elevator pitch to an employer.
Employment Skills facilitators will receive a leadership guide and comprehensive training to conduct 2-hour interactive workshops that help our youth expedite their pathways to success. Workshops are typically held every other Tuesday from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
- Customer Service Facilitator
The purpose for the Customer Service Workshop is for clients to gain an edge by learning these highly sought-after skills. This workshop teaches elemental skills every employee should know regardless of industry or position, such as: communication, customer service, conflict resolution, job retention skills and personal branding.
Customer Service facilitators will receive a leadership guide and comprehensive training to teach this 2-hour workshop.
- Resume Consultants
Resume Consultants work one-on-one with clients to create resume and cover letter content. Resume consulting is held at the YES office or virtually via Zoom.
- Marketing Internships
YES offers internships each Fall, Spring, and Summer session. (Unpaid, college credit available.)
Dive in to a hands-on internship experience where you will take initiative and lead various marketing projects, utilize social media and website marketing skills, and learn more about the non-profit community.
- Other Ways to Volunteer
To learn more about joining YES’s Board of Directors or to participate in our fund development efforts please contact Sheeva Lotfian at Sheeva@yesworks.org.
- Mock Interviewers
Interviewing can be intimidating! YES volunteers teach clients how to interview with ease, so they can approach employers with greater confidence and focus on why they are the better candidate for the job.
Our Mock Interviewing Process matches clients with volunteers, so they can practice what they’ve learned from the Employment Skills Class. Interviewers lead the client through an interview, similar to what they would experience in a real hiring situation. They guide clients to use what they’ve learned about themselves, encourage them to distinguish their attributes from the competition, and coach them on how to improve their presentation skills.
Clients may repeat mock interviews as often as desired and we encourage them to work with different volunteers to gain experience working with interviewers with differing styles. YES volunteers routinely comment on how fun and satisfying it is to work with clients this way.
Mock interviews are virtual, pre-scheduled, video calls that are currently facilitated through 45-minute Zoom Meetings only.
- Employment Skills Facilitators
Employment Skills volunteers facilitate an engaging 2-hour workshop that introduces essential skills such as how to fill out a job application properly, how to start building a resume, and how to present the “tell me about yourself” elevator pitch to an employer.
Employment Skills facilitators will receive a leadership guide and comprehensive training to conduct 2-hour interactive workshops that help our youth expedite their pathways to success. Workshops are typically held every other Tuesday from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
- Resume Consultants
Resume Consultants work one-on-one with clients to create resume and cover letter content. Resume consulting is held at the YES office or virtually via Zoom.
- Committee Members
Fund-Development Committee
Committee members develop YES's annual fundraising strategy, including planing our annual gala and other fundraising events. Meetings are every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am.
Marketing Committee
Committee members develop and implement marketing initiatives and activities to increase awareness of YES in the community. Meetings are every second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am.
Program Committee
Committee Members evaluate existing YES programs and oversees program expansion and development. Meetings are TBD.
To learn more about joining one of YES's committees, please contact Sheeva Lotfian at Sheeva@yesworks.org.
- Customer Service Facilitators
The purpose for the Customer Service Workshop is for clients to gain an edge by learning these highly sought-after skills. This workshop teaches elemental skills every employee should know regardless of industry or position, such as: communication, customer service, conflict resolution, job retention skills and personal branding.
Customer Service facilitators will receive a leadership guide and comprehensive training to teach this 2-hour workshop.
- Marketing Internships
YES offers internships each Fall, Spring, and Summer session. (Unpaid, college credit available.)
Dive in to a hands-on internship experience where you will take initiative and lead various marketing projects, utilize social media and website marketing skills, and learn more about the non-profit community.
