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.