Volunteers
Share your industry knowledge and support the next generation of tech talent.
Volunteer with Summer of Tech
Our volunteers are at the heart of our mission to bridge the gap between learning and earning. With the support of our network of industry volunteers, we deliver up to 100 workshops, technical bootcamps, career panels, CV review sessions, mock interviews and 1:1 mentoring chats every year.
We’re always looking for tech industry folks just like you! Most of our volunteering opportunities are online, and you can choose how much time you’d like to offer us. We’d love your help in empowering students and graduates as they prepare to enter the industry.
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There are many benefits to volunteering for Summer of Tech:
Give back to the Summer of Tech community
Share your knowledge on the tech sector
Grow your network and connect with likeminded people
Own the opportunity to develop your facilitation or leadership skills
Volunteer your skills in a safe and inclusive environment
Have the chance to work 1:1 to coach and empower underrepresented groups/individuals in the community as a mentor.
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We strive to create an equitable and inclusive tech sector, which starts with representation. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life, especially if you have experience supporting underrepresented folks into tech careers, including:
Māori and Pasifika
International Students and Migrants
Women and Non-Binary
LGBTQIA+
Neurodivergent
Individuals with a disability
Career changers and mature students
Non-traditional study paths
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We are on the lookout for mentors, Bootcamp presenters, CV reviewers and welcome techies who align with our values to apply.
Bootcamp presenter: delivering a 60-90 minutes educational workshop to students on career readiness, technology, design, analytics and other areas. Find out more information about bootcamps here.
Mentor: supporting students to navigate their professional journey, ideally someone who has been in the industry for at least 3 years
CV Reviewer: providing 1:1 constructive feedback to students on their CVs to give them a higher chance of being invited to interviews
Mock Interviewer: conducting interview practice with students and giving them constructive feedback (ideally, you will need to have hiring experience)