Interested in sharing your time and talent with one of the best volunteer teams in Tennessee? Join us!
How To Apply?
Application Timeline
Application is open now for all volunteer positions! Apply to all roles (pre-seminar and on-site) you’re interested in! You will only be selected for at most one pre-seminar role and one on-site role. Your Pre-Seminar contributions will help you get selected for an On-Site Volunteer Role.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Now
- HOBY HQ Application (Click the button above)
- Closer to the Seminar
- Complete HOBY Risk Training
- Complete Vanderbilt’s Protecting Children Training
- If 18 or older on June 4, 2026, complete a Background Check
- At the Seminar
- Arrive at Vanderbilt on June 4th by 5 pm, and stay continuously until staff dismissal (on June 7th around 3 pm)
Have a question? Reach out to seminar@hobytn.org!
On-Site Roles
Facilitators
A facilitator is an adult (over 21) volunteer who is responsible for a small group of 8-12 students throughout the entire seminar. Facilitators lead small group discussions, build unity among group members, and ensure their group members stay on task. Facilitators are a vital part of the HOBY experience, and the enthusiasm and involvement of the adult facilitator have a tremendous influence on the group. A facilitator serves as a role model, counselor, friend, and in some cases, disciplinarian. Balancing these roles may be challenging, but volunteering as a facilitator is one of the most rewarding positions that a HOBY volunteer can have!
By the On-Site Role Application Deadline, All Facilitators will be required to fundraise at least $50 to cover their background check fee and pass the background check required for all 18+ volunteers
When applying, select Position Category: Ambassador Experience Team and Position: 21+ Facilitator.
Junior Staff
Anyone who has attended a HOBY Tennessee seminar will tell you that our Junior Staff team keeps the heart of HOBY beating! Junior Staff volunteers are HOBY Alumni who are under 21 and work to help the seminar run smoothly and make sure ambassadors have an OUTSTANDING experience!
First-year Junior Staff members will serve as Junior Facilitators, working alongside facilitators to serve the ambassador experience by being linked with a group of students. Returning Junior Staff will also have the opportunities to run activities, introduce speakers, serve as photographers, and more!
By the On-Site Role Application Deadline, all Junior Staff will be required to submit a letter of recommendation to seminar@hobytn.org and fundraise $200 to offset their food and housing costs during the seminar.
When applying, select Position Category: Junior Staff Team, and either Position: Junior Staff under 18 (if you’ll be 16-18 during the seminar) or Junior Staff 18 – 20 (if you’ll be 18-20 during the seminar).
Pre-Seminar Roles
Want to support HOBY TN but can’t make the Seminar Weekend? Applying for the competitive J Staff positions and want your application to stand out? Apply for a Pre-Seminar Role!
Recruitment
Want to help with finding new ambassadors or new schools to attend HOBY?
When applying, select Position Category: Recruitment and Ambassador Relations Team, and Position: Recruitment Team Member.
Business Connections & Fundraising
Want to help find businesses to partner w/ HOBY and colleges for the college fair?
When applying, select Position Category: Fundraising Team, and Position: Fundraising Team Member.
Alumni Engagement
Want to help design shirts for the seminar? Create Social Media posts, HOBY marketing, and using Canva? Like taking pictures or videos? Create merch for the HOBY Store?
When applying, select Position Category: Alumni Engagement Team, and Position: Alumni Engagement Team Member (respective to your current age).