SearchPost Graduate Volunteer FAQ
Post-Graduate Volunteering FAQ
Where can I go to find out information about post-grad volunteering?
What programs are available?
What are the differences in programs?
What is the time commitment?
What are the financial advantages?
What are the other advantages?
Who can I talk to about post-grad volunteering?
When do I need to make a decision?
Where can I go to find out information about post-grad volunteering?
Come to the CCSJ to meet with Ken Reed-Bouley, come to the post-grad volunteer fair or start looking online.
What programs are available?
There are literally thousands of programs depending on where you would like to volunteer and what kind of work you would like to do.
What are the differences in programs?
Programs are local, domestic or international. Some live in community with other volunteers, with religious communities or on your own.
What is the time commitment?
Programs vary in length from a summer to 3.5 years or longer.
What are the financial advantages?
Most programs cover room and board, some offer a stipend, partial loan forgiveness, an educational award or ability to take classes at a local university
What are the other advantages?
Depending on what you are looking for you can usually find it- the opportunity to learn, serve and possibly travel. The relationships you form with a volunteer community, host site community or agency provide invaluable experience. These friendships and first hand experiences make students more informed citizens.
Who can I talk to about post-grad volunteering?
Stop by the CCSJ to talk with Ken. Talk to someone who has volunteered, with representatives from various programs, friends, mentors, professionals in your career field who have advice on what kind of experience will make you a better practicioner.
When do I need to make a decision?
This varies greatly from program to program some are due in the fall, many in March and some have rolling deadlines, please see individual websites.