VOLUNTEER
At GardHouse, volunteers help first-generation and underserved college students build confidence, career readiness, and professional networks. Whether you can give one hour or serve as a mentor over several months, your time helps prepare the next generation of talent for meaningful careers.
Fall 2026 Volunteer Opportunities
Join us in supporting first-generation college students through hands-on career readiness experiences.
Register below to receive emails about volunteer opportunities as they are scheduled.
Mock Interviews
Join us in preparing our interns for success through GardHouse’s virtual Mock Interviews. This interactive experience gives students the opportunity to strengthen their interview skills through realistic, role-play sessions. Interns will provide their resume and a sample job description in advance. Volunteers will step into the role of a hiring manager, using provided interview questions to guide the conversation. After the interview, volunteers will offer constructive feedback in a private breakout session.
Time Commitment: 1 hour (virtual event)
Resume Revamp
This in-person volunteer opportunity is designed to support college students’ professional development. During this one-hour lunch session, the GardHouse team visits the partner’s office and brings printed resumes from our student interns. We begin with a brief overview of GardHouse’s mission and a group review of a sample resume to model effective feedback. Volunteers then review one student resume and provide constructive, written feedback. Volunteers may also opt to schedule a 1:1 follow-up Zoom session with the student to dive deeper. Nominate your workplace today!
Time Commitment: 1 hour (in person)
Impact Leader
Impact Leaders are Charlotte-based professionals who serve as mentors to senior college students during the GardHouse internship program. The goal is to help students expand their social capital by leveraging your professional network, offering career guidance, and supporting their job search.
Time Commitment: 1 hour minimum per month, (virtual or in-person meetings) during a 3-month period.
SOCAP SOIREE
GardHouse's signature networking experience is designed to help college students build meaningful professional relationships and strengthen the social capital that drives career success. Volunteers engage in authentic conversations with students, share career insights, and help them practice networking in a supportive environment.
Time Commitment:
2 hours, in person
