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Join us for UWT's 1st Annual Volunteer & Internship Fair! This event is open to all students and alumni and will feature 50 non-profit companies looking for volunteers and interns for the 2009-2010 academic year.
- Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
- Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
- Location: William Philip Hall-Assembly Room
Participating Companies:
- Tacoma Urban League
- Tacoma Community House
- Puget Creek Restoration Society
- Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
- REACH Ministries
- Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Services
- TACID
- Metro Parks Tacoma
- Tahoma Audubon Society
- Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Commission
- FISH Food Banks of Pierce County
- Peace Corps
- PC2 for Developmental Disabilities
- Washington Women's Employment & Education (WWEE)
- Tacoma Rescue Mission
- Children's Museum of Tacoma
- City Year Seattle/King County
- Tacoma Tide Sports Club
- Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity
- United Way of Pierce County
- Save Habitat And Diversity Of Wetlands (SHADOW)
- StandUp For Kids - Tacoma
- Peace Community Center
- Northwest Harvest
- St. Leo Food Connection
- Northwest Leadership Foundation - Mentor253
- Citizens for a Healthy Bay
- JFS Refugee and Immigrant Service Center
- Breast Cancer Resource Center
- STEPS
- Exodus Housing
- Gateways For Youth and Families
- Jim Merritt for Mayor
- First Night Tacoma Pierce County
- Bikers Against Statewide Hunger
- American Cancer Society
Why Attend?
Attending the Volunteer & Internship Fair can be beneficial to any student because it's your opportunity to make connections early on in your college career. By attending you will:
- Learn about specific companies
- Explore volunteer and internship options
- Establish personal contact with companies
- Practice your 30 second bio
What to Expect
- The Volunteer & Internship Fair will be held in Philip Hall with 50 non-profit companies in attendance
- Company representatives and recruiters will be at tables
- Many students and alumni will be attending and networking
- Louder atmosphere! Be proactive when talking to employers.
Get the Most out of the Fair
- Prepare your 30 second bio to use in introducing yourself and discussing your skills with employers
- Have your materials on hand (e.g. resumes, business cards)
- Collect employers' business cards for follow-up after the event
Researching Companies
- Check out the company's website and create questions that you may want to ask during the fair
Develop Your Resume
- Include relevant educational, work, and volunteer information that shows you at your best
- Need help getting started? Contact Career Development & Education today!
What to Wear
- Business casual attire is acceptable
- If you already have a suit, it's appropriate to wear
- Wear what makes you feel professional, confident, and comfortable
- Plan where you can leave your book bag if you don't want to carry it around during the Volunteer & Internship Fair
What to Bring
- Strong handshake
- 20 copies of your resume (you may have specific resumes for different employers or one targeted resume for a particular industry)
- Business cards (business card example)
- Something to hold your resumes, business cards, and employer information that you collect (portfolio, notebook, folder)
- A notepad with possible questions that you may ask employers
Meeting Companies
- Be ready to present your 30 second bio or 1-2 minute introduction that highlights your skills and strengths that are relevant to the employer with whom you are speaking
- Typical time spent at each table is 3-7 minutes
- Offer your resume; if an employer suggests that you hold on to your resume and apply online, offer your business card instead and agree to follow the application process
- Ask thoughtful questions that you may have generated from your employer research
