Generation Z recruitment gets intensive with campus career fairs.
Recruiting volunteers from Generation Z has become a strategic focus for many organizations, and campus career fairs are emerging as powerful tools for connecting with this socially conscious and tech-savvy generation. Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z individuals are redefining the traditional volunteer landscape, driven by a desire for meaningful engagement, skill development, and social impact.
Organizations seeking to attract these young changemakers must go beyond generic calls for help and demonstrate how volunteering can contribute to their personal growth. Career fairs on high school campuses offer the perfect venue to make these connections. High school provides an ideal landscape to fill open internships, recruit club leaders, and pitch skilled project volunteerism.
At career fairs, nonprofits and volunteer-driven organizations have the opportunity to engage Gen Z students face-to-face, sharing compelling stories of impact and tangible benefits of getting involved. By showcasing real-world examples of how volunteers have made a difference, organizations can inspire students to take action. Adding interactive elements, such as virtual reality simulations or hands-on activities, can also help to capture their attention.
Gen Z’s preference for roles that develop transferable skills sets it apart. Organizations can appeal to this by highlighting opportunities for leadership development, project management, and networking. Emphasizing flexibility and remote volunteering options is also crucial, as Gen Z highly values work-life balance.
Organizations should also leverage technology before and after career fairs to stand out. A robust online presence, personalized follow-ups, and seamless application processes create a positive impression. Social media campaigns, especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, can amplify recruitment efforts.
By strategically using campus career fairs and aligning with the values of Gen Z, organizations can not only fill their volunteer needs but also cultivate a new generation of dedicated changemakers ready to drive meaningful impact.
Generation Z recruitment campus career fair invitation
You’re invited to the Rincon & University High Schools’ Spring 2025 College & Career Fair!
Rincon and University High Schools share their campus at 421 N. Arcadia Ave. in Tucson. Their collective student body includes more than 2000 students from diverse backgrounds across Southern Arizona.
The RUHS Spring ’25 College & Career Fair will take place on Friday, February 28th, during student lunches with the following schedule:
- 10:55-11:15 am – check-in & set up
- 11:20-11:50am – Rincon HS lunch
- 11:50am-12:20pm – break
- 12:25-12:55 pm – University HS lunch
Register organizations using the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/mWViRDSKkc
Registered participants will receive specific logistics and event details no later than February 14th.
NOTE: the fair is posted on both Rincon HS & University HS’s RepVisits calendar, by registering through one of the schools you are registered for the entire fair, and do not need to register through both schools.
College & Career Readiness Program Coordinator – Rincon High School
421 N. Arcadia Ave. / Office: 520-232-5619 / Google Voice: 520-344-3690
Southern Arizona College & Career Night Co-Coordinator – Tucson Unified School District