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5 people are interested
TechGirls Application Review Panelist
ORGANIZATION: Legacy International
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5 people are interested
Are you...?
● Looking for an exciting, short-term volunteer opportunity that makes a big difference?
● Someone who believes in empowering young women with the skills needed to excel in STEM
and who loves international exchange experiences?
● Ready to join a close-knit team that inspires and connects girls with this transformative
experience to make a real difference in the lives of teens and young professionals
worldwide?
TechGirls is an international exchange program designed to empower and inspire young women
from around the world to pursue careers in science and technology. The TechGirls team seeks
short-term volunteers to join our application review panel helping select the brightest and best
candidates for the 2025 summer U.S.-based program.
Responsibility
For either a seasoned professional or a young adult that is interested in international exchanges, this volunteer opportunity offers a way to meaningfully contribute to a transformative project serving international youth and gain some insights into how international exchanges are developed.
● Support the application review and selection process of the 2025 TechGirls cohort utilizing an online dashboard portal system.
● Review applications for technical eligibility and completeness.
● Impartially assess quality of applications against established criteria.
● Maintain confidentiality of applicants.
Key Qualifications
● Study, volunteer, or work experience in one or more of the TechGirls regions listed below
● Analytical capability
● Strong organizational skills
● Integrity, impartiality, and critical thinking, and an ability to identify one’s internal bias.
● An ability to work independently while also working collaboratively on a team given the
remote nature of the position
● Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing as well as via varied
communications platforms (Google Suite/ Docs, Zoom, Skype Instant Messenger, etc.)
● Interest in or experience in STEM fields preferred.
Program Description
TechGirls is a U.S.-based summer exchange program designed to empower and support young
women (ages 15-17) from the United States and select countries around the world to pursue
higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields
through hands-on skills development training.
In 2025, the program will support 111 young women from 37 participating countries/territories
and 13 U.S. peers in a dynamic three-week U.S.-based experience with a seven-month
mentoring program (including pre- and post-exchange).
The core of the 2025 summer program is a 23-day U.S. experience in the United States. In
partnership with Virginia Tech, participants engage in an interactive tech camp that provides an
in-depth examination of cutting-edge technologies and various educational and professional
paths in STEM fields. Then, TechGirls travel to a city around the USA (Austin, Cincinnati, Denver,
Detroit, Kansas City, or Seattle) for community immersion and STEM career exploration.
The TechGirls programming yields a multiplier effect as participants return home to conduct
community-based projects with seven months of mentorship.
TechGirls is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs.
Additional Details
● Hours & Compensation: This is a volunteer position. Schedule is determined by mutual agreement and discussed after one applies. We would like volunteers to commit to reviewing at least 150 applications during the 5-week review period, though there is no
limit if you are able and willing to review more. We estimate that this could take you
about 20-25-hours over the 5 weeks, or about 5-hours a week.
● Period will be December 6, 2024 - January 12, 2025
● Location: Virtual remote work
To Apply:
Step 1: Fill out the Application Review Panelist form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe73ACGmCeHNdxOd_DITcWrlU6dXNhonkRV9PnQ8j4nI5GByA/viewform
Step 2: Legacy will be in touch with a decision by November 20th 2024.
Step 3: If selected as an Application Review Panelist, you will attend one of two training sessions. The sessions will be held over Zoom on Tuesday, November 26 at 12:00 PM EST
or Tuesday, December 3 at 6:00 PM EST.
Deadline: November 10, 2024
Legacy International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks qualified applicants to represent diverse geographical, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. Our goal is to select the most qualified leaders for each program. The competitive standards are set by each group of applicants. Only applicants meeting required qualifications for the position will be considered.
More opportunities with Legacy International
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Legacy International
Location:
1020 Legacy Drive, Bedford, VA 24523, US
Mission Statement
Legacy International equips emerging leaders to transform their values and vision into sustainable success.
Description
Since 1979 Legacy International equips emerging leaders to transform their values and vision into sustainable success. Legacy International has strengthened civil society, supported economic growth and fostered a culture of participation worldwide by training and mentoring entrepreneurs, community leaders, youth, professionals, and governmental and non-governmental administrators in over 130 countries across the globe.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 30, 2024
SKILLS
- English
- Reading Comprehension
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- 20-25 hours (about 5 hours a week)
- To volunteer, you must be at least 20 years old, have a high school degree or GED equivalent, and participate in a training workshop prior to the review period