Wednesday, September 26, 2012

White House Office of Presidential Correspondence Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in working at the White House? Check out this information session to learn more:
White House Office of Presidential Correspondence: Employer Networking Sessions
Monday, October 01, 2012 • 01:00PM - 02:00PM
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
 
 
What Volunteer Opportunities are at the Office of Presidential Correspondence?
  • Comment Line
  • Agency Liaison
  • Greetings
  • Students
  • Mail Analysis Portfolios
  • Economy
  • Civil Rights
  • Health
  • Energy/Environment
  • Foreign Police
  • Arts and Education

Why Volunteer?
  • Public Service
  • It’s the WHITE HOUSE
  • Get your foot in the door
  • Learn valuable skills for future jobs and internships
  • White House on your resume
  • Many of our current staff members used to be volunteers and interns

Requirements
 
 
To volunteer in the Office of Presidential Correspondence you must be:
  • an American citizen over the age of 18
  • passionate about public service
  • comfortable working on computers
  • confident working in team settings
  • able to commit to a schedule that follows one of three program levels

What We Need
 
 1. Volunteer Leadership Program
  • 30 hours minimum per week
  • Included in departmental meetings
  • White House Staff Mentorship Program
2. Volunteer Majors Program
  • 6 or more hours per week
  • Roundtable discussions with other Majors volunteers and White House staff
3. Correspondence Volunteer
  • One 4-hour shift minimum per week
 
 
For additional information about this event contact Adrianne Bradford at abradfor@umd.edu.