Spring 2026 Student Job and Volunteer Fair

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Looking for a part-time job for the spring or summer? Seeking volunteer hours?

The Spring 2026 Student Job and Volunteer Fair will be held on Thursday, February 12th in the Webb University Center, Hampton-Newport News Room and Central/North Cafe from 11:00am-2:00pm.

On campus and local community employers will be here to showcase opportunities for part-time jobs and many community organizations will be on hand to share meaningful ways to engage in experiential learning through volunteering, mentorship, leadership, research, study abroad, and more!

Here's a list of the employers registered for the fair (check Handshake for the most up-to-date list:
- Abacus
- Chesapeake Public Schools
- Chicken Salad Chick
- City of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
- CLP Financial Group
- Colley Community Center
- Colonial Behavioral Health
- Community Alternatives/Community Choices
- Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
- Elizabeth River Project
- Fastenal Company
- Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- Hope House
- Intercept Health
- Kroger
- Navy Exchange Service Command
- Norfolk Festevents
- Norfolk Yacht and Country Club
- Harbor's Edge
- Portsmouth Public School
- Signature Pool Management
- Silver Care Dementia Center
- Tide Swim School
- Vector Marketing
- Virginia Beach Public Schools
- Armed Services
- YMCA of Hampton Roads
- At Heart Homecare & Hospice-Brightspring Health Services
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia
- CIVIC Leadership Institute
- Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia
- Hampton Roads Soccer Complex
- Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation
- Keep Norfolk Beautiful
- Lynnhaven River Now
- Nauticus
- Next Step to Success
- Norfolk Botanical Garden
- Norfolk CASA
- Norfolk Public Library
- Project ORF
- Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
- Suffolk Public Library
- Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach
- Suncrest Hospice
- ODU - Card Center
- ODU - Graduate School
- ODU - Health Promotion
- ODU - Housing & Residence Life
- ODU - Recreation and Wellness
- ODU - Student Engagement & Traditions
- ODU - Women and Gender Equity Center
- ODU - Office of Academic Success Initiatives and Support (ASIS)

This fair is intended for currently enrolled ODU students seeking part-time employment on or off campus. Make sure you are prepared to meet with employers and put your best foot forward. These employers and organizations have come here to meet you, so make a lasting impression.

Additionally, students will have the opportunity to connect with ODU offices and programs to support your career-readiness needs in the Hampton-Newport News Room as part of this event.

The Career Resource Room will include:
- CCLD Career Coaches
- Access to free professional attire through the Monarch Clothing Closet
- Study Abroad
- LeADERS
- Monarch Internship & Co-Op Office
- Undergraduate Research
- International Collaborations
- and more!

If you're looking for employment or volunteer work, here is a checklist to help you get prepared for the Student Job and Volunteer Fair:
- Research the list of participating employers through Handshake
- Have your resume reviewed by the Center for Career and Leadership Development
- Prepare your 30 second introduction
- Have copies of your resume
- Don't forget to ask for business cards at the job fair so you can follow up with thank you notes via email
- Dress for success: you should come dressed professionally

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