Detroit Experience Studio (Volunteer Application)

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VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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You Belong Here

Detroit Experience Studio is an immersive program where students are taught the fundamental aspects of working in a creative agency. To make each cohort successful, the program relies on volunteers to support students both directly and indirectly. If you are interested in offering your time and talents to an upcoming cohort, please apply today!

Volunteer Needs:

• Youth Educator (lead and teach a class in your subject matter expertise area)

• Rotating Mentor (support a group of DES students throughout the cohort)

• Class Support (assist DES staff to manage and support student and classroom needs)

• Event Support (prep and/or day-of support for DES events)

Volunteer Requirements:

• Available to volunteer for the required time period

• Able to attend in-person unless remote support is an option

• Complete additional background checks

• Complete necessary training to work with and support students

We are looking for volunteers for the Fall 2025 Cohort!

• The Fall 2025 Cohort runs October 21, 2025 – January 22, 2026

• Applications must be submitted by September 26, 2025

• Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 pm

• Volunteers are responsible for transportation to and from Hunt Street Station in Detroit

• Meals will be provided for all in-class volunteers

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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