As an employer, your connections with our students can make a lasting impression. We offer a variety of different ways to connect with our talented Terps. Through volunteer and educational programs, you can share your own career journey, pivotal learning experiences, industry tips, and general feedback. These options help to brand your organization, can lead to lasting connections with future talent, and ultimately support the development of UMD students.
Spring 2026 Volunteer Opportunities
Pizza & Prepare for the Fair Assistance
We are seeking employer insights for our popular Pizza & Prepare for the Fair event on Monday, February 23 from 12-1pm in the University Career Center. This is an interactive workshop designed to equip UMD students with invaluable insights and strategies from employers hiring at the Spring Career & Internship Fair.
If you are interested in participating as an employer at Pizza & Prepare for the Fair, please complete the form below.
Career Course Assistance
Throughout the Spring 2026 semester, we're calling on employers, UMD alumni, and campus partners to assist in conducting virtual resume reviews and mock interviews via Zoom. These sessions engage over 300 students from our 1-credit career courses: PSYC123: The Psychology of Getting Hired and EDCP108i: Academic Transitions to Internships.
Interested in volunteering? Complete the form below to sign up for your preferred day(s) and time(s). Please ensure your calendar is blocked for your chosen slots, as your submission registers you as a volunteer. Informational materials will be provided.
Options Available:
- Resume Reviews
- Mock Interviews
Feel free to sign up for one or both options and multiple time slots. All sessions are virtual, and Zoom links will be sent in a confirmation email.
Contact: Erica Ely (Assistant Director-Career Education & Exposure, eely@umd.edu) will confirm your volunteering schedule at least two weeks prior and provide any necessary details and informational materials.
Intern For A Day
Intern for a Day connects current undergraduate students with alumni, parents, and employers for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviewing experiences to explore potential career fields. We typically place 300-400 students with professionals each semester!
To create a host profile & register as a host for spring 2026, please visit ifad.umd.edu.
Deadline to register as a host for spring 2026: Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Our Host Guide features information about the purpose of the program as well as information that can support you as you plan to host UMD students for job shadowing opportunities.
Questions? Reach out to ifad@umd.edu.