After a student graduates from OBW, there are numerous opportunities for alumni to build upon the skills they learned as a participant and return to the program as a volunteer. Alumni assume key leadership roles and utilize their strong team-building skills as valuable members of the staff.
(All volunteers over 18 years of age must pass a criminal background check.)
Alumni Volunteers
Alumni Volunteers assist staff in all program areas, including:
Application Process
Students who are interested in returning to OBW as an alumni volunteer must complete an alumni volunteer application and obtain a favorable recommendation from their Company Advisor. Students must also make at least two presentations about their OBW experience. One presentation must be to a group of at least 10 students at their high school, and the second presentation must be to a business or community organization in their community.
Selection Process
There are only a few alumni volunteer positions available. The selection process for alumni volunteers is highly competitive and meeting the above requirements does not guarantee a position. Applicants should communicate their promotion and recruitment efforts via email. Alumni volunteers are generally selected in the spring.
Are you interested in volunteering at OBW?
Contact the Foundation to request more information about volunteer opportunities at the program and in your school and local community.
Senior Alumni Volunteers
Senior Alumni Volunteers are returning alumni volunteers. In addition to alumni volunteer duties stated above, senior alumni volunteers are assigned additional duties of greater responsibility, train new alumni volunteers, and collaborate with program staff to execute a smooth-running program.
Application Process
If an alumni volunteer or senior alumni volunteer is interested in returning to OBW to volunteer as a senior alumni volunteer, please contact the Program Director.
Program Interns
Program Interns are experienced senior alumni volunteers who are selected by Foundation staff for this prestigious position. Program interns work closely with OBW staff and other volunteers as they manage alumni volunteers and senior alumni volunteers, assign duties, coordinate events, and troubleshoot problems.
Application Process
If a senior alumni volunteer is interested in returning to OBW to serve as the program intern, please contact the Program Director or the Executive Director to express your interest in the position and to schedule an interview.
