Would you like to become part of a team of MITES, E2@MIT, MOSTEC, SEED Academy, and STEM Program alumni who are helping support the efforts of the OEOP? Consider one or more of our volunteer leadership opportunities:
Please note that a volunteer form will be available at a later date. In the meantime, please take a look at all the opportunities listed below.
Telethon
Dates: Mid-January (MITES/MOSTEC); November/December (SEED); July
Description: Encourage diverse applicants to finish their applications! Scripts and guidance will be provided. You can also Volunteer to call and thank OEOP fiscal year donors in July (eligibility: OEOP staff, donor, scholars, parents, alumni, or friends).
Alumni Info Session
Dates: December/January
Eligibility: Program Alum
Description: Speak in an Alumni info session
Participate in College Decisions Webinar
Dates: March/April
Eligibility Requirements: Program Alum, Current Undergraduate
Description: Speak in webinar about choosing college.
Participate in Selection Committee
Dates: April (National Programs); September-December (SEED)
Eligibility: To be a member of the National Programs Selections Committee, members must have graduated high school on or before May 2018 and must not currently be enrolled in an undergraduate institution. This helps to minimize conlficts of interest in our selections process.
To be a member of the SEED Selections Committee, members must have graduated high school and must not be currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution.
Application closes early November, we train committee members in the first week of December and they review and submit feedback in early/mid-December.
Description: The goal of our Selections Committee is to provide recommendations to OEOP Staff about applications for the SEED and MOSTEC cohorts and we would love to have your perspective this year! The overall time commitment for our Selection Committee is 10-12 hours. The majority of this time will be spent reviewing student applications at your own pace between March 24-April 7, 2022 for MOSTEC and December 3rd-December 18th, 2023 for SEED.
24-Hour Challenge
Date: March
Eligibility: OEOP Staff, donor, scholar, parent, alumni, or friend
Description: Sign-up to reach out to personal networks in support of the OEOP 24-Hour Challenge. "This is a passive fundraising opportunity where messaging for social media, email, text, and etc are provided."
Share and Direct Message OEOP Materials to Friends and Family on Facebook and Instagram
Date: Ongoing
Description: Share and reach out with community members, teachers, and peers in December/January via Social Media. We will provide you with draft languages and additional guidance in the coming weeks.
Share Contact Information of Community Member or Organization Directly with OEOP
Date: Ongoing
Description: Connect the OEOP with schools and community-based organizations such as churches, non-profits, community centers, and junior sports leagues. We will share a different google form to submit their contect information and invite these organizations to future recruitment events.
Mock Interviews
Date: Second Week, September 11th-23rd
Description: Serve as an interviewer for current MOSTEC students. These interviews are in preparation for College Admissions applications, and the goal is to help students refine their personal statements and essays. Each reviewing session is about 25 minutes. Reviewers will receieve essays at least 24 hours before office hours. We will provide additional guidance during the training session in the fall.
3-4 Panel/Networking Events
Date: Fall, Wed/Sunday Evening
Eligibility: Current College Students, Current Graduate Students, Working Professionals
SEED Symposium Keynote Speaker (Fall)
Date: Mid-November before Thanksgiving
Eligibility: Current College Students, Current Graduate Students, Working Professionals, especially OEOP alumni
Description: Share experiences for roughly 10-20 minutes during symposium with 10-15 minute Q & A
SEED Day Helpers
Date: Fall (September to November); Spring (February to May)
Eligibility: Current College Students, Current Graduate Students, Working Professionals
Description: We are looking for volunteers who would love to help SEED! Duties would include: helping with off-campus events, helping with classes, setting up lunches and check-ins.
Mentor Current Students and Recent Alumni Via OEOP Connect
Date: Ongoing
Eligibility: Older OEOP alumni
Description: Provide career and academic mentoring to current students and recent graduates as they navigate career and college decisions.
Donor Stewardship Meetings
Date: Ongoing
Description: Speak to Donors about their experience and impact of program
Teach/Talk/Keynote/Presentation
Date: Ongoing
Description: Speak to students about their work, trajectory in STEM, etc.