Volunteer to Help Displaced Federal Workers Prepare for New Careers
NOVAnext offers recently unemployed federal workers and federal contractors a variety of services to help them explore new careers and connect to new employment, including a free class and free virtual workshops on topics such as building connections through LinkedIn and navigating the job search process.
NOVAnext is expanding its support by offering individualized assistance with the help of volunteers in the Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia area.
How Volunteers Can Help
Volunteers employed in local businesses could help NOVAnext participants:
- Understand current industry trends
- Learn about the skills employers are seeking
- How to represent federal government experience most effectively for a career in a new field
How to Apply to Become a NOVAnext Volunteer
If you are interested in potentially being matched with a NOVAnext participant, complete the Volunteer Interest Form. The form asks about your:
- Professional experience
- Skills
- Availability to meet virtually
Once a pool of volunteers has been established:
- NOVA will open requests from eligible displaced workers for one-on-one virtual assistance.
- If a volunteer’s experience matches a participant’s interest in a similar in-demand career field, NOVA will send the volunteer contact information for the NOVAnext participant so arrangements can be made for a virtual meeting.
Thank you for sharing your time and expertise to help talented Northern Virginians begin their next chapter!
Volunteer Interest Form
