Selection

Your participation in Selection is vital in growing and shaping each incoming Class. In Selection, your experiences as a Fellow coupled with our rigorous criteria help create a strong community. Those experiences also help candidates get an inside scoop on the Fellowship and select the best Class possible. Second year Fellows and Alumni can be involved in selecting our next Class by:

  • Reviewing initial applications

  • Conducting video interviews

  • Being a Selection Day panelist

  • Participating as a Selection Day judge or volunteer

WHY VOLUNTEER?

  • Stay connected with VFA by having a direct hand in our future by giving back to VFA and having influence in upcoming Classes

  • Stay connected with the community by interacting with new potential Fellows, Alumni, and staff

  • Gain experience in talent acquisition

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

Application reviews – 35+ volunteers need (one day per deadline)

  • Complete a 45- or 30-minute training depending on your review experience

  • Select a reasonable review capacity based on the time you can commit

  • We believe new reviewers take about 25 minutes per review, while experienced reviewers take around 15 minutes

Conduct video interviews – 20+ volunteers needed (one day per deadline)

  • Complete a 45- or 30-minute training depending on your interview experience

  • Follow the setup instructions to make sure your calendar is integrated with YouCanBookMe so that candidates may schedule interviews with you for the times you marked available

  • Prep for your interview by reviewing the candidate information using your unique link

  • Complete the interview using the script and record notes

Selection Day panelist (one hour per deadline)

  • Review a five-minute slide training and the panel questions to prep

  • Submit a headshot and bio

  • Attend the Selection Day and share your answers to the questions during the panel

VOLUNTEER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We know you’re busy and value your time, so we send acknowledgement gifts after the Selection season is done, based on your level of involvement in Selection and/or Recruitment opportunities. 

If you have additional questions about volunteering with Selection, reach out to selection@ventureforamerica.org.