Volunteer

Show up. Help build this.

ACSN works because real people show up — mentors who pour into students, organizers who run events, peer circle leads who hold space for the community. Whatever you have, there's a place for it.

Ways to volunteer

Pick what fits — or stack a few.

You don't have to commit to one thing forever. Most volunteers start with one role and grow from there.

Mentor a student

One conversation a month. We match you with a member in your field, share a mentor playbook, and check in regularly so it works.

Host or run an event

Cultural nights, workshops, mixers. If you've got an idea, we'll co-host it. If you want to plug into an existing event, even better.

Lead a peer circle

Small-group conversations where members talk about what they're navigating. Light facilitation, real impact.

Run a workshop

Resume reviews, interview prep, financial literacy, founder office hours. Share what you know with the people behind you.

Comms, design, content

Social media, graphics, photography, newsletter writing. The network needs storytellers as much as it needs organizers.

Start a chapter

If your campus doesn't have an ACSN presence and you want to lead one, this is the most impactful way to plug in.

Apply

Five minutes. Real reply.

Tell us a bit about yourself and how you'd like to show up. Albert or a board member reads every application personally and gets back within a few days.

No commitment yet — we'll talk first, find a fit, then onboard you properly. If you're not sure which role fits, leave it blank and we'll figure it out together.

Volunteer application

We'll be in touch within a few days.

Questions

Common ones, up front.

Do I need experience?

No. We onboard every volunteer, pair you with someone more experienced when it's useful, and start you with something the right size for where you're at.

Do I have to be a student?

Not at all. Most of our mentors and workshop hosts are working professionals or community members who want to give back.

Do volunteers get paid?

No — we're a non-profit. What you do get: real connections, references, a community that has your back, and the satisfaction of pouring into something that matters.

What if I can only do one event?

That's fine. Some of our best volunteers come for one event and decide later they want more. Some stay for one event. Both are useful.