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Use Your Skills to Empower Students

Mentor Students

With your unique background and skills, you can help individual students through virtual face-to-face mentoring opportunities.

  • English Chat
  • Career Advisory Board
English Chat

Change lives through word and deed

English Chat Volunteer

Help motivated students improve their English proficiency by having regular, 30-minute casual conversations with them. Consistent and immersive English practice will boost a student's confidence in speaking English and can led to improved employment opportunities.

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"As a stay-at-home mom, I wasn’t sure if I had much expertise to share. While there are times when I don’t know the answers to their questions, for the most part I find I can be helpful by helping them to problem solve and expressing confidence in their ability to improve."
— Emily Downs, English Chat volunteer


Requirements & Qualifications
Service TypeVolunteer
Hours (per week)Choose your own hours — at least 1 hour/week
DaysAny weekday
LocationVirtual
Qualifications
  • Native or fluent English speaker
  • Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to learn video conferencing
  • Stable internet connection
  • Have a Google account
Career Advisory Board

Help students achieve meaningful careers

Career Advisory Board

As a Career Advisory Board missionary, you will play a vital role in helping students transition from education to employment by offering mentorship and drawing on your professional network.

Through regular meetings, you’ll guide students on workplace expectations, career development, and job-readiness skills, while also connecting them to opportunities such as internships, job openings, and industry contacts. Your service will empower students, helping them to build the confidence, skills, and professional connections they need for long-term career success.

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"I have taught many students of many different ages, but working with BYU-Pathway students has been such a unique experience because of their intense desire to learn and their immense gratitude at the opportunity."
— Rebecca Archibald, Career Advisory Board Student Experience Team Co-chair


Requirements & Qualifications
Service TypeSenior Service Missionary or Volunteer
Hours (per week)5–10 hours on average
DaysFlexible based on availability
LocationVirtual
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Established professional network in a specific industry or career field
  • Willingness to learn and use WhatsApp for communication
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Computer with a stable internet connection
  • Passion for helping students connect with job opportunities