Volunteer Virtually

Briggs Career Chats

Briggs Career Chats connect LBC alumni with current Briggsies through brief career conversations.   
 
In the Chats, LBC alumni talk with current students one-on-one about their careers, time in Briggs, challenges, accomplishments, etc. Alumni have the opportunity to expand a student's view of what a particular career would be like and provide valuable insights as a Briggsie.

Student participants sign up to talk with specific alumni, and are prepared with questions to ask. It's meant to be a simple, structured and enjoyable conversation for both of you. Interactions typically run about 15 minutes per chat.

Chats in the past have been designated by area of interest: Careers in Healthcare and Scientific Careers. We welcome you and your story!

Volunteer Expectations:

• Be an LBC alum
• Log on 15 minutes before the program begins for a brief orientation
• Share how your time in Briggs prepared you for your future career
• Provide insight into your specific industry or career.

Classroom Panels

Virtual Classroom Alumni Panels bring LBC alumni expertise and experience to the classroom. Your participation can help our students explore a variety of topics related to STEM fields, career paths, and life beyond Lyman Briggs.

We hope our panels reflect the diverse journeys of our alumni - from traditional STEM roles to unexpected career pivots. By sharing your story in a panel, you’ll not only highlight the many paths a Briggs education can lead to, but also provide students with encouragement, perspective, and inspiration as they prepare for their own careers.

Volunteer Expectations:

• Review set of prompt questions in advance of the panel session
• Log on 15 minutes before the panel begins.
• Showcase your unique career journey and lessons learned.
• Help students see the wide range of opportunities that await them after graduation.

We believe that our students benefit most when they can hear directly from alumni like you.

Panels are set during different class times throughout the semester.

Career Conversations

Students have the opportunity to engage in career exploration in introductory Briggs courses. Part of this includes completing a career conversation assignment with a Briggs alum. 

We ask students to have a 30-60 minute conversation with an alum to learn more about different careers in the sciences, gain a better understanding of how to pursue those careers, and begin to develop their network through connecting with industry professionals.

Volunteer Expectations:

• Be an employed LBC alum
• Participate in a virtual 30 to 60-minute meeting with a student
• Share career journey with students
• Complete interest form

Med School Mock Interviews

Med School Interviews can be a major source of stress for our students, and thoughtful guidance from alumni who have been through the process can make a meaningful difference.

We invite current medical students and medical school graduates to participate in this program by sharing their insight, encouragement, and first-hand experience. Your perspective can help the next generation of Briggsies gain confidence and stand out in their interviews.

Volunteer Expectations:

• Virtually interview students via Zoom (Questions will be provided in advance)
• Provide feedback to students
• Engage in meaningful, supportive conversations with students
• Watch a short orientation training video prior to the event

Review Personal Statements

Lyman Briggs College has many students headed to medical school and graduate school, and we are looking to our alumni to help guide them as they begin the application process. All medical school and grad school graduates (and current students in those programs) are invited to participate in preparatory programs aimed at helping Briggsies stand out in their personal statements. Your first-hand knowledge is so valuable to our students. Please consider taking the time to pass your expertise on to the next generation of Briggsies! 

Volunteer Expectations:

• Have med school/grad school experience.
• View a virtual orientation.
• Provide written and verbal feedback on personal statements.
• Engage in meaningful conversations with students.

General Mock Interviews

For General Mock Interviews, we invite LBC alumni to interview students one-on-one, preparing them for official interviews that will take place after graduation. 

Our Briggsies are preparing to interview for jobs, graduate school, and medical programs. These general interviews will help students navigate common interview questions, talk about interview strategies and answer questions related to the interview process. Predetermined interview questions will be provided. 

Volunteer Expectations:

• Be an LBC alum
• Log on 15 minutes before the program begins for a brief orientation.
• Ask a pre-determined set of questions to one student.
• Provide feedback on the student's response.
• Submit feedback to Career Services Consultant.