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Get involved

Stay connected, give back, and help create more opportunities for COOP alumni.

Pay it forward

Contributing to the COOP community

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Volunteer

COOP alumni are an essential part of our community. By volunteering, you can help the next generation of fellows build confidence, expand their networks, and launch meaningful careers.

You don’t need a lot of time to make an impact, even a single conversation can change someone’s career path.

Interested in volunteering? Complete the Volunteer Interest Form to get started.

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Referring fellows to jobs

Once alumni find their jobs and get settled in, they often want to help the next cohort find their footing. Alumni share roles in the private COOP alumni LinkedIn group and often act as referrers for each other.

Why pay it forward?

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Many alumni give back because it helps them:

  • Stay connected to the COOP community

  • Give back to the program that supported them

  • Build mentorship and leadership skills

  • Expand their professional network.

Most volunteer opportunities require only 1–2 hours of your time. If you're interested in volunteering, complete the Volunteer Interest Form, and we will follow up with opportunities that match your interests and availability. Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Speaking on panels about your work experience

  • Reviewing resumes, cover letters, or other materials to provide feedback

  • Helping fellows practice interviews and professional speaking

  • Providing feedback, based on your industry expertise, on COOP content and curriculum

  • Introduce COOP to potential employers and share job opportunities

  • Support fundraising or awareness efforts

  • Sharing your COOP story

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