Volunteer: Give career advice to a future Medical Assistant
CareerVillage.org · United States
- Hybrid
- Volunteer
- United States
Job highlights
- Volunteer as a medical assistant career advisor.
- Answer questions from underserved youth online.
- Share your professional experience asynchronously.
- Help democratize access to career advice.
- Commitment is about 10 minutes per question.
About the role
Volunteer: Give career advice to a future Medical Assistant
This is an asynchronous volunteer opportunity to answer student questions online. Young people want to know what it's like to be you and it just takes a minute for you to tell them right from your desk.
CareerVillage.org is looking for professionals in several fields to answer questions from students about their career interests. It’s hard to find reliable, personalized career advice, particularly for underserved youth who don’t have networks and connections to rely on. CareerVillage is a nonprofit whose mission is to democratize access to career advice for underserved youth. We crowdsource personalized advice for 6M learners by engaging with professionals like yourself to help answer their questions.
Sign up to answer questions, and we’ll notify you when there are relevant questions for you to answer. In the time it takes to send an email, you could write the piece of advice that thousands of young people can use to change their lives. Signing up is quick and easy with LinkedIn or via email, and allows us to direct only the most relevant questions to you based on your industry. Join 100,000 other professionals in giving advice to the next generation. Volunteer with us today!
Who you'll be helping:
Underserved high school students, especially those interested in becoming a medical assistant.
How you'll help:
We'll email you questions from students. You can answer them online.
Time commitment:
No long-term commitment. Giving a piece of advice takes about 10 minutes.
To begin, please click the "Apply" button on this LinkedIn volunteer post.
Key skills/competency:
- Medical Assistant
- Career Advice
- Mentorship
- Communication
- Guidance
- Professional Experience
- Healthcare Industry
- Student Engagement
- Online Volunteering
- Youth Development
Skills & topics
- Medical Assistant
- Career Advisor
- Volunteer
- Healthcare
- Mentorship
- Career Advice
- Online Volunteer
- Student Support
- Youth Development
- Remote Volunteer
How to get hired
- Apply online: Click the "Apply" button on the LinkedIn volunteer post to begin.
- Complete profile: Sign up quickly using LinkedIn or email for relevant question matching.
- Be responsive: Answer student questions online as they are emailed to you.
- Share expertise: Provide personalized career advice from your own experience.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time commitment for a Volunteer Medical Assistant Career Advisor at CareerVillage.org?
- The time commitment is very flexible. Answering a student's question takes about 10 minutes, and there is no long-term commitment required. You can volunteer from your desk at any time that is convenient for you.
- Who will I be helping as a Volunteer Medical Assistant Career Advisor?
- You will be helping underserved high school students who are interested in becoming a medical assistant. CareerVillage.org focuses on providing career advice to youth who may not have extensive personal or professional networks.
- How do I receive questions to answer as a Volunteer Medical Assistant Career Advisor?
- Once you sign up and create a profile, CareerVillage.org will email you questions from students that are relevant to your industry and experience as a medical assistant.
- What is the application process for this volunteer opportunity?
- The application process is quick and easy. You can sign up using your LinkedIn account or via email. After signing up, you will be notified when relevant questions are available for you to answer.
- Is this a paid position or a volunteer role?
- This is a volunteer opportunity. CareerVillage.org is a nonprofit organization seeking professionals to share their career advice and experiences with students.
- Can I volunteer if I am not located in a specific city?
- Yes, this is a remote volunteer opportunity. You can volunteer from any place with an internet connection, making it accessible from anywhere.