Month 6, Week 22

Week 22: Interview & Self‑Advocacy Skills

In Week 22 of Month 6: Transition, Certification & Future Pathways, volunteers focus on presenting themselves confidently and professionally in interviews or conversations about their volunteer experience.

This week emphasizes self-advocacy, communication, and confidence, helping participants showcase their skills, accomplishments, and leadership experience effectively.

Week 22 Goal

The goal of Week 22 is to help volunteers explain their volunteership in professional settings and build the confidence to advocate for themselves in interviews, applications, and networking opportunities.

Participants learn strategies to communicate their impact clearly and assertively, while remaining ethical and program-aligned.

Key Topics Covered

🔹 Explaining Volunteership Professionally

Volunteers are trained to:

• Describe their roles, responsibilities, and achievements concisely

• Highlight leadership, content creation, and peer support experience

• Use measurable outcomes when possible (e.g., campaigns managed, posts created, community reach)

• Frame volunteer work as professional, skill-building experience

Clear explanations help potential employers, educators, or partners understand the value of volunteer contributions.

🔹 Confidence Building

This section teaches techniques to:

• Practice speaking about volunteer experience naturally and assertively

• Maintain calm, professional body language and tone

• Prepare for common interview questions about experience, skills, and teamwork

• Use self-reflection to reinforce accomplishments and strengths

Confidence ensures volunteers can advocate for themselves effectively while presenting a professional image.

Week 22 Deliverable: Interview Talking Points

By the end of Week 22, participants create Interview Talking Points, including:

• Key achievements and responsibilities

• Transferable skills gained from volunteer work

• Examples of leadership, content creation, and peer engagement

• Statements reflecting professional growth and program impact

These talking points serve as a ready reference for interviews, networking, or professional discussions.

Why This Week Matters

Interview and self-advocacy skills:

• Empower volunteers to communicate their contributions clearly and professionally

• Build confidence in professional and educational settings

• Reinforce the real-world value of volunteer experience

• Support continued growth, career readiness, and program recognition

By the end of Week 22, volunteers are prepared to advocate for themselves, present their experience confidently, and make a strong impression in any professional context.