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Ready for the Future · Tuesday 20 October, Aula Magna ASE

Apply to volunteer with Liderii de Mâine!

Studying in Bucharest? Join a community where you build your skills, meet new people and gain hands-on experience on real projects.

  • For students in Bucharest
  • Free to take part
  • At least one year
  • A two-minute form

Registration closes on Tuesday 20 October at 23:59.

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What makes us smile at the interview

  • Initiative!

    You put ideas forward and help the group reach a decision.

  • Principles!

    You stand by your principles even when it's not the easy option.

  • Growth!

    You learn from what others bring. Come as you are.

Why apply as a volunteer?

What being an LDM volunteer gives you

  • Personal guidance

    A dedicated coach who supports you step by step in your personal, professional and spiritual growth.

  • An active community

    Join a group of motivated students, ready to grow together and make a positive impact.

  • Access to mentors

    Connect with experts and professionals from Romania and the US, with real networking opportunities.

  • Hands-on experience

    Direct involvement in projects and events that have real impact on society.

  • Certification and recognition

    An official volunteering certificate and references that count on your CV and in your career.

  • Personal development

    Tailored programmes to sharpen your leadership and communication skills.

  • International opportunities

    Take part in international conferences and seminars to widen your horizons.

  • Global networking

    Build relationships with leaders and innovators from all over the world.

A look at our moments

Liderii de Mâine in pictures

  • Four students building a tower of coloured blocks together at the November 2025 team-building
  • A mentor talking with students during a break at the Ready for the Future conference
  • Two volunteers hugging at the November 2025 team-building
  • Volunteers chatting at an LDM weekly meeting
  • A student smiling in the audience at an LDM meeting at FABIZ
  • The LDM community in the group photo from the November 2025 team-building

Ways to get involved

Choose how you want to get involved

Every department is a chance to contribute your skills, learn something new and build alongside a community full of committed students.

  • Department

    PR

    Give our projects a voice through content, communication and online promotion.

  • Department

    HR

    Help volunteers settle in, grow and feel part of the team.

  • Department

    Logistics

    Turn plans into reality and help run our activities and events.

  • Department

    Tech

    Provide the digital and technical support that keeps every project running smoothly.

  • Department

    Fundraising

    Help bring in the resources, partnerships and sponsorships behind the projects and activities of Liderii de Mâine.

Not sure yet which one fits you? We'll help you choose.

Apply as a volunteer

How you become part of LDM

  1. You apply

    The online form, in two minutes. You get your personal link by email right away.

  2. You pick your interview

    From your link you pick the day and time and confirm you're coming. The day before, we remind you by email and text message, and you reconfirm.

  3. The group interview

    It's not an exam. We get to know each other. It lasts an hour and a half, in person.

  4. You get your answer

    Within a week, by email, together with what we noticed about you.

  5. Test drive

    If you're accepted: a coach, meetings, City Quest, a social project.

  6. You pick your team

    The answer comes at the start of the second semester.

Autumn 2026 recruitment

The recruitment calendar

Every stage and its date, so you always know what comes next and when.

  1. By Tuesday 20 October

    You apply

    Fill in the form on this page and you get a confirmation and your personal link by email straight away.

  2. Monday 19 October

    You pick your interview

    We email you the link where you choose the time of your group interview. If you apply after this date, you get the link straight away.

  3. Tuesday 20 October

    Ready for the Future

    Our conference in the ASE Aula Magna. You can apply and book your interview right there. It is the last day to apply.

  4. Wednesday 21 October

    Confirmation

    We call you to confirm that you're coming to your interview. If you don't pick up, we send you a message.

  5. Friday 23 and Monday 26 October

    Group interviews

    You come to your group interview at the time you chose.

  6. Wednesday 28 October

    Results

    You get your result by email. Those accepted join the volunteering programme.

  7. Friday 30 October

    Your mentor gets in touch

    Together you pick the day of your first mentoring meeting.

  8. From Monday 2 November

    Meeting your mentor

    Mentoring begins: you meet on the day you agreed together.

Real stories

What our volunteers say

My time at Liderii de Mâine was transformative. I learnt to push past my limits and built leadership skills I still rely on.
Ana PopescuStudent at ASE
Being part of LDM gave me the chance to work with professionals and learn from their experience. I gained confidence and built lasting relationships.
Mihai IonescuPolitehnica graduate
Liderii de Mâine was the perfect setting to develop my communication and leadership skills. I warmly recommend the programme to anyone who wants to grow, professionally and personally.
Elena RaduSoftware engineer

Mentors you can turn to

Students get direct access to professionals and leaders who can guide their personal, professional and spiritual growth.

  • Portrait photo: Kevin Nunnally

    Kevin Nunnally

    VP IBM Global (ret.)

  • Portrait photo: Adriana Davidescu

    Adriana Davidescu

    University professor

  • Portrait photo: Pete Knutson

    Pete Knutson

    Partner Advisor, Allworth Financial

  • Portrait photo: Janet Nash

    Janet Nash

    American Century Investments (ret.)

  • Portrait photo: Sorin Anagnoste

    Sorin Anagnoste

    University professor

  • Portrait photo: Tisha Gillespie

    Tisha Gillespie

    International coach and mentor

The partners we work with

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to the most common questions about our volunteering programme, and how to join the Liderii de Mâine community.

How long does the volunteering programme last?

The programme runs for a minimum of one year, which gives you a full experience of growth and involvement.

What kinds of training are available?

Participants get workshops and coaching sessions in leadership, time management and public speaking.

Do I get a certificate at the end?

Yes — when you complete the programme you receive an official certificate and references for your CV.

Are there any costs involved?

No, taking part is free. Only team-building activities may involve a small symbolic cost.

Can I take part with no previous experience?

Absolutely. Our programme is built around growing together, whatever experience you start with.

How do I apply?

Fill in the form on this page. We email you the link where you pick a group interview.

How do I prepare for the group interview?

There's nothing to memorise. At LDM we're guided by three values: a spirit of initiative, high ethical and moral principles, and continuous growth. At the interview it's not about who talks the most, but how you work as a team: you put ideas forward and help the group reach a decision, you stand by your principles even when it's not the easy option, and you learn from what others bring. Come as you are.

2026 edition / Aula Magna, ASE

Ready for the Future

The skills you need. The choices you make. The person you become.

Our conference, free for every student. Nine speakers from Romania and the US, in Romanian and English. It isn't about a shinier CV, but about what you build underneath it.

Date
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Time
16:00 registration · 16:30–19:00 conference
Place
Aula Magna, ASE · Piața Romană 6
Entry
Free, for all students

Nine voices. One stage.

  • Prof. Sorin Anagnoste

    Vice-Dean of FABIZ, ASE

  • Ionuț Popescu

    President of Liderii de Mâine Bucharest

  • Tamara Stelting

    Executive consultant, former COO in financial services

  • Brook Redd

    General surgeon, Advanced Surgical Associates

  • Jim Cloud

    American pastor and mentor

  • Damon Stelting

    Vice President, First Business Bank

  • Kayla Redd

    AVP, Global Commercial Finance, Christie’s New York

  • Janet Nash

    Attorney, former Senior VP, American Century Investments

  • Tisha Gillespie

    Mentor and coach for young people

Register free for the conference

It is also the last day to apply to Liderii de Mâine: you can apply and book your interview right there.

Join our community

Don't miss the chance to be part of a community that backs your personal and professional growth. Apply now and start the journey with us!

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