Sign up to Mentor a TFAS Student Intern
SIGN UP TO MENTOR A TFAS STUDENT INTERN
TFAS is seeking working professionals in the Washington, D.C., area to volunteer as virtual mentors to college students attending our virtual or in-person programs this summer. Mentors are matched with students based on several common factors, including professional field, hometown, alma mater and political ideology.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Fill out our short Mentor Program Sign Up Survey by Monday, May 10.
Based on your answers, we will match you with a student and connect you with them by email before the start of the program on June 5.
HOW TO SIGN UP
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Fill out our short Mentor Program Sign Up Survey by Friday, May 15.
Based on your answers, we will match you with a student and connect you with them by email before the start of the program on June 8.
VIRTUAL MENTOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
To help you and your mentee get the most out of the program, we’ve developed the following program requirements:
- Commitment to serve as a mentor during the eight week summer program (June 5 – July 30)
- Willingness to have Zoom or FaceTime meetings with your mentee once a week (discussion topics will be provided)
- Send an introductory email to your mentee prior to the program, and stay in touch throughout the summer
- Be a working professional in the D.C. metro area OR a TFAS alumnus who has previously lived and worked in D.C.
- Possess two or more years of full-time professional experience OR be a TFAS alumnus
SCHEDULE
- May 10: Mentor Sign Up Deadline
- Week of May 24: Mentor/student matching notifications sent by email
- June 5: Students begin first week of programming
- June 10: Student/Mentor Zoom Kick Off Call
ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND STUDENTS
The TFAS virtual mentor program is designed to help provide a well-rounded Washington experience. Students will be matched with area professionals who can offer career guidance, review their resume, share insider tips, and offer general advice. Many of our students are looking to make connections in the Washington, D.C., area to expand their network.
Students undergo a rigorous application process before being accepted into our programs. Most are upperclassmen and have an average GPA of 3.5. Our students are from campuses across the United States and abroad, ranging from small private colleges to large state universities.
Students attend either our Virtual Summer Program or our In-Person Program in Washington that combines online coursework and professional development seminars with remote or in-person internships. Internship areas include:
- Public Policy
- International Affairs
- Lobbying, Business and Government Relations
- Journalism and Communications
- Nonprofit
- Legal
For additional information, please visit our website here.
WHY MENTOR?
Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, you probably remember your college days and the difficult decisions you faced at this critical crossroad of life. No matter the preparation, the transition from college campus to the working world was most likely a stressful one. Now you can positively influence a young person and gain personal satisfaction in the process.
Some benefits of mentoring:
- Increasing your understanding of your own personal and professional goals
- Gaining personal satisfaction as you help a future leader
- Developing new skills, such as counseling and strategic thinking
- Invitations to future TFAS networking and volunteer appreciation events throughout the year
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CONTACT
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Dana Faught at mentor@TFAS.org or 202.986.0384.