- Location
- New York, NY
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Volunteer 8th Grade Mock Interviewer (Fall 2026)
Application Deadline: 1 October 2026
Department: Middle School
Employment Type: Volunteer
Location: New York, NY
Description
Sign Up to Help 8th Graders Ace Future High School Interviews!
Our 8th graders are hard at work preparing their high school applications, and practicing interview skills is a key step in the process. That’s where you come in! As a volunteer, you’ll step into the role of a high school admissions counselor giving students the chance to practice, gain confidence, and receive valuable feedback in a supportive environment.
Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Town School, 540 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021
Our 8th graders are hard at work preparing their high school applications, and practicing interview skills is a key step in the process. That’s where you come in! As a volunteer, you’ll step into the role of a high school admissions counselor giving students the chance to practice, gain confidence, and receive valuable feedback in a supportive environment.
Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Town School, 540 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Volunteers will lead 8th graders through a 20-minute sample high school admissions interview. Breakthrough New York will provide an interview guide with questions to ask and a rubric to measure students' responses.
- After the mock interview, volunteers will provide feedback based on the rubric and work with students on applying it and refining their answers.
- Volunteers will repeat this process for the three students they interview.
- First-time volunteers will be asked to complete short background check.