Volunteers
The Power of Community
Each year, volunteers dedicate hundreds of hours to making “breakthroughs” happen – from an afternoon practicing interview skills to a year of one-on-one college mentorship. Join the Breakthrough community and see what you can make possible!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
College & Career Success Coach
Help students navigate their paths to college graduation with monthly Coach Talks and ongoing relationship building. Orientation and ongoing training is provided. This is a 12-month commitment starting in June 2022. Apply by June 30.
Associates Board Member
Expand educational and career opportunities for Breakthrough New York students by growing the organization’s corporate and volunteer network and raising funds among emerging New York City philanthropists. Apply by June 30.
Previous Volunteer Events
Mock Interviews
10th graders strengthened their job interview skills in preparation for their first summer internships.
Admissions Day
Volunteers met prospective Breakthrough students to help select an outstanding new cohort of scholars!