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Make a lasting impression on young lives - Become a Mentor!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Williamsport, PA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    June 26, 2027, 8:00 AM EDT
    End Date:
    July 30, 2027, 5:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    This is a one-week opportunity with an additional one-day training session.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Housing Available, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Background checks are required, which we will provide. Housing options are available but at your own expense. Meals and program materials are provided.

    Description

    Make a lasting impression on young lives - Become a Mentor!

    Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) is a one-of-a-kind summer program that brings the world of business to life for more than 1,800 high school juniors and seniors each year. Through an immersive, hands-on experience, students discover how the American free enterprise system works while building the communication, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills they will carry into college, careers and life. For 47 years, PFEW has helped more than 56,000 young people discover their potential and gain greater confidence and clarity about their futures.

    And you can be part of that experience.

    As a PFEW Company Advisor (CA), you will mentor and coach a team of high school students as they work together to run a simulated company. You do not need to be a business expert. You simply bring your professional and life experience, your willingness to mentor young people and your desire to make a difference. Along the way, you may be surprised by how much the experience strengthens your own leadership, communication and coaching skills.

    CAs spend one unforgettable week living on campus and working alongside their student teams at Lycoming College or Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA. PFEW provides training, resources and support throughout the entire experience, and our staff is always available to help.

    We need approximately 18 to 21 volunteer Company Advisors for each session. Choose the week and campus that work best for you!

    PFEW 2027 Dates for Company Advisors

    Week 1 | June 26 – July 2

    Lycoming College

    Week 2 | July 3 – July 9

    Lycoming College

    Week 3 | July 17 – July 23

    Lycoming College

    Week 4 | July 24 – July 30

    Lycoming College

    Week 4 | July 24 – July 30

    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Early Training | May 2027

    King of Prussia and Erie

    Dates TBD

    Ready to make an impact? For more information or to sign up, contact Alison Shughart at alison@pfew.org or 814-833-9576.

    Visit pfew.org/pfew-company-advisor to learn more about the Company Advisor experience.

    Location

    On-site
    Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US
    1 College Place

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