Would you recommend Lint Center for National Security Studies?
Worked with these folks before around 2015. Was onboarded as a volunteer contributor; but was heavily restricted in what I could contribute. There wasn't any guidance, recommendations, nor training; so it felt like a waste of time. After a bit of back-and-forth with their staff, I found it best to leave since they didn't really know what to do with their volunteers.
Attempted to rejoin their org sometime in 2018 to see if anything improved, or at the very least to help out; they asked me to fill out an extensive application form (it's a volunteer position) then rejected me shortly after.
The rejection appeared vindictive. Wouldn't recommend to anyone else. The application itself should be enough to deter you anyway. Feel free to contact me via LinkedIn for more info, and I can forward you to a larger, more professional organization that needs volunteers in the National Security/Intelligence industry.
Ryan Sofranko, the Operations Manager, did respond to me and told me that an application was sent to me and he provided proof. However, I never received the application. So, out of fairness, I am changing my review.
I joined the Lint Center in 2014 with the hopes of building my resume and to give back to a worthy cause. As an active duty service member, the Lint Center was a very attractive opportunity because of the mission and the virtual environment. I can honestly say that my experience at the Lint Center has far exceeded my expectations. It's been a privilege to be a part of this all-volunteer staff. I'd highly recommend joining the team.
My Name is Tim & I was one of the first scholarship recipients at the Lint Center. Following my scholarship award in 2008 & in hopes of giving back, I became a volunteer. I have been volunteering ever since. My experience has been tremendous & I would invite any & all-prospective volunteers to reach out to us. As an all-volunteer force, with NO paid staff, we do what we do because we enjoy it & are pleased to make an impact.
@Benjamin–We appreciate your feedback – thank you. We are updating our volunteer positions on our Website to ensure consistency. We do request resumes. The reason is very simple: we want to understand your talents, skills & abilities so we can match your strengths with projects that you can excel at. The last thing we want to do is ask a volunteer to help on something they really don't enjoy. We work hard to ensure a strong fit between our needs & the interests of our volunteers align. Our volunteers are our very lifeblood – as we are all volunteers!
Never heard a response from them, which is too bad because I have great skill they could use.
