How to Volunteer

Engaging in meaningful pro bono consulting opportunities, building relationships with alumni in different life stages, the ability to learn new things, and the opportunity to develop yourself as a leader are some of the many benefits of volunteering with ACT!

1. Review the project descriptions below. Note: Those who live/work near a client will have the opportunity for in-person gatherings with the team/client at 2 or 3 key points during the project process; most meetings will likely be conducted online.
2. Complete your ACT volunteer profile via the “Volunteer Today” button on this page or on each individual project page.

• In your profile indicate which project(s) interests you. Please consider ranking your top 2 or 3 choices. 
• We’re looking for a few outstanding project leaders. To volunteer to lead, or co-lead your project, check the box “Are you interested in leading this project?” on the project ranking page. Learn more about being a project leader/co-leader by reviewing the Project Leader Role Description linked to below.

3. Register to attend ACT’s Project Round Kick-Off: Thurs, Sept 21, 4:00–6:00 pm PT via Zoom. All volunteers in this round are expected to attend this event. In addition to hearing from a dynamo two-time ACT client about the factors that contributed to the significant impact of their ACT projects, you’ll meet with your team (in a breakout room) for the explicit purpose of laying the foundation to become an inclusive, effective, and collaborative team.
4. Susan Austin, ACT director, will contact you by September 11 to discuss your application, project interests, and project placement. (NOTE: our goal is to match as many volunteers as possible with projects of their choosing; doing so isn’t always possible as some projects receive much more interest than there is need.)