Volunteer Certification
Our mission to serve all students who need guidance services cannot be accomplished as successfully without precious volunteers such as yourselves. However, the Call Me Success program aims to grant all applicants the highest of quality in guidance counseling for their academic and career journeys, meaning volunteers have to meet a certain level of standards before becoming certified on our platform.
We are currently in the process of being a certified 501c nonprofit organization. If you wish, please send the appropriate service hour forms from your institution to our contact page with proof of volunteering on this platform. We will reach out to your relevant institution to formulate a proper verification channel.
The certification process contains 2 primary steps:
- Use the option choice below to register for a meeting session, where your certification process will formally begin. During this session, a mock counseling session will be implemented after introductions, and evaluations on performance will begin immediately through proctoring. After the mock session concludes, you will be asked to present a previously-prepared list of qualifications you believe will make you a great candidate for being a platform counselor. The result of your exam would be announced before the conclusion of the meeting session; if you are qualified, a unique alphanumeric or similar code will be provided for your safekeeping. Proceed to step 2.
2. Register for the LinkedIn Learning platform and complete the mandatory Counseling Skills Certificate training course. Once completed, use the option choice below to submit the unique session code and LinkedIn Learning certificate. This will place you into a waitlist, if there is any, to become one of our trusted and certified guidance counselors. Congratulations!
Minimum Standards Required:
- Clean background and record from your institution.
2. (3.5 and above) GPA met or previous semester transcripts which indicate as such.
3. Involvement in at least (1) local organization or club leadership position AND at least (1) international organization member position.
4. Currently registered in a secondary institution (high school or equivalent) or partaking in university-level curriculum.
5. Availability to commit to at least 4 hours per week. Please reply to the post-submission decision in case there is the need to implement a custom schedule.
6. Fluency in English, Spanish, or Mandarin. Certified bilingual or native language speakers are prioritized.
7. Able to access a reliable network connection in a quiet place, with a working webcam device, microphone, and laptop or tablet.
8. Agreement to the Code of Ethics and Privacy Policy documents. All applicants are assumed to agree to these two documents. You can visit the privacy policy form by navigating to the home page or clicking on the highlighted text. Failure to comply or the decision to opt out with any one of these forms, at any time, will result in status cancellation.
9. (Optional) Letter of Recommendation from a current teacher or staff member at your institution (limited to those in your previous or current grade level).
These standards will be implemented during post-submission reviews. If you wish to appeal the review decision, please respond promptly to the post-submission decision. All responses are kept confidential.
Becoming a certified guidance counselor has the potential to boost applications to many institutions, as well as a chance to build up your workplace résumés! Consider applying today, or emailing us as partnerships@callmesuccess.org
Organization / Corporation Partners
If you are an organization or corporation seeking to hire or employ volunteers and interns, consider applying below to have your company featured on our main partners page. We hope that the Call Me Success program will be able to bring high-quality volunteer and internship opportunities to our applicants, alongside the no-cost program we already offer. Each organization or corporation application will receive a 1-on-1 onboarding and interview session, where the Call Me Success staff will be able to get to know your company better. Here’s how we think such partnerships are valuable:
For our applicants:
- The experience of real, hands-on work environments
- Experiencing real-world responsibilities and duties under a company role / status
- Bonding with local, national, or even international communities
- Strengthening network ties and building up supported résumés
For our partners:
- Volunteers and interns your company may need to operate within a limited timeframe or as such
- Individuals who are being trained with skills, potentially allowing more future qualified hires for your company and its industries
- The ability to meet a mission statement and perform operations within communities around the world
Consider emailing us for more information or application inquiries at partnerships@callmesuccess.org
Existing Partners
Red Cross
We are currently partnered with the American Red Cross, and soon, the international organization, to deliver meaningful projects and events within our students’ individual communities.
L.A. Food Bank
We are currently partnered with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in individual volunteer and service assignments. This will be available primarily in the Southern California region, though the food bank is a national organization. We are working towards private group collaborations between our two organizations. Service events will be provided upon request if available, even if you are located outside of California.
Habitat For Humanity
We are currently partnered with the American Habitat for Humanity organization in individual volunteer and service assignments. We are working towards private group collaborations between our two organizations.
Delta Institute for Internships
We are working towards a collaboration plan for internships using a cost-model basis. Further free and no-cost internships will be provided depending on the individual student’s skill sets.