Volunteers Needed for Mock Interview Workshops

Our job training program splits it’s time between on-the-job training and classroom time. Program participants (interns) are trained in job readiness, nutrition, landscaping and agriculture, food systems and more.

Interns during our 2012 Job Training Program's Orientation

We need volunteers to help our job training staff with some intensive job readiness preparation on the following weeks! Volunteers will serve as interviewers during a progressive roleplay that takes place over several sessions. Volunteers will ask specific questions (prepared for you by our Employment Specialist, Brad Hirn) regarding actual jobs interns may be applying for.  After the mock interviews, volunteers will discuss their impressions and suggestions with Brad and the interns.

Week One
June 11th: Volunteer Orientation
June 13th and 14th: Mock Interview Workshops from 12:15 – 2:30pm

Week Two
June 18th: Volunteer Orientation
June 20th and 21st: Mock Interview Workshops from 12:15 – 2:30pm

If you have experience in adult education, community or labor organizing, or simply want to lend a hand in Growing Home’s training program please be in touch with us! Interviews will take place at our Wood Street Urban Farm (5814 S. Wood Street). Please email our employment training program for more information and to sign up for your preferred week. You may also call 773-434-7144 for more information about mock interview volunteering.