UMass Amherst Alumni Association
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Volunteer Opportunities
For some, it's a chance to share their UMass Amherst experience with a prospective student. For others, it's an opportunity to help shape the future of the Alumni Association or their community. Whatever the individual reasons, each year hundreds of alumni, students, and friends volunteer for dozens of Alumni Association programs, committees and boards.
Nothing speaks more highly for a university than successful alumni who enthusiastically serve and support it. As an alumni volunteer, you can give of yourself however and whenever you choose. Many programs and commitment levels are available. So, choose the opportunity that's right for you and become part of this exciting group today!
Strategic Initiative Committees
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Alumni Clubs
Alumni Admissions Council
Alumni Career Services
Alumni Awards & Scholarships
Reunion Committees
Student Programs
Strategic Initiative Committees - Committee work is integral to implementing our many projects and priorities. Each year Board members and alumni volunteers concentrate on issues of strategic importance to the growth and stability of the Alumni Association. Currently, our committees are focusing on issues outlined in the Alumni Association’s 2005-08 Strategic Plan. While the Alumni Association encourages alumni of all professional backgrounds to apply for committee membership, alumni with professional experience in marketing, communications, finance, accounting, training & development, and corporate recruiting are particularly encouraged to apply. Committee members are appointed for one year terms. Committees include:
- Alumni Career Services
- Alumni Clubs
- Communications, Marketing & Membership
- Finance & Investments
- Programs & Services
- Student Programs & Services
- Volunteer Advocacy & Public Affairs
To volunteer, please complete the online registration form.
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Board of Directors – As the Alumni Association’s governing body, the Board is composed of members whose demonstrated service and leadership display a strong understanding and commitment to our mission. Nominations for openings on the Board of Directors must be reviewed and selected by a Nominating Committee to be included on the general election ballot. Members are elected to three-year terms, beginning in July. Nominations are accepted each winter. For more information on the election process and serving on the Board of Directors, please complete the online information request form.
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Alumni Clubs – Join an alumni club and you'll have a chance to build lifelong friendships, enrich your career and have fun. Our geographic alumni clubs provide opportunities for networking, professional development and entertainment through educational, cultural, social and family programs. And, several alumni clubs sponsor special events to support student recruitment and to raise money for student scholarships. Bring UMass Amherst into your local area by becoming a club leader or joining a club steering committee. To volunteer your time and talent, please complete the online registration form.
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Alumni Admissions Council – Recruit the best and brightest students to UMass Amherst. Alumni Admissions Council volunteers may staff college fairs in their area, telling their own success stories and enhancing name recognition for UMass Amherst. AAC volunteers speak with prospective students, answer questions and generate further interest in UMass Amherst. You'll deliver admissions materials to high schools, host Freshmen Send-off events, and identify and refer prospective students to the Undergraduate Admissions staff. Even an hour of your time can significantly impact a student's final choice to attend UMass Amherst and help us continue the tradition of academic opportunity, diversity, and excellence. To volunteer your time and talent, please complete the online registration form.
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Alumni Career Services - Share your career success and expertise with alumni and students. Throughout the year, alumni volunteers speak at career workshops and professional development seminars, participate in industry panels and networking events, host mock interview sessions, and review resumes. Opportunities to participate occur both on campus and in your local area. To volunteer your time and talent, please complete the
online registration form.
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Alumni Awards & Scholarships – Help us honor our most outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and students. Each year, the Alumni Association presents a number of awards recognizing distinguished service and achievement, and sponsors several student scholarships. Alumni volunteers help select award and scholarship recipients and attend ceremonies to celebrate their achievements. To volunteer your time and talent, please complete the online registration form.
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Reunion Committees
The Alumni Association works with Reunion Planning Committees throughout the year to organize reunion events that are a memorable and fun experience for all who attend. There are many wonderful opportunities for alumni to reunite, reminisce, and relax with their UMass Amherst classmates. If you would like to help coordinate a class or school reunion, please complete our online registration form.
Student Programs – Build relationships with current students to help ensure a strong, active alumni constituency for the future. Alumni assist with programs that enhance the student experience while, at the same time, raise their awareness of the Alumni Association. Alumni volunteers speak at Campus to Career seminars, Graduating Senior Series seminars and student leadership events, and participate in First Week, Family Day and Commencement activities. To volunteer your time and talent, please complete the online registration form.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact the Alumni Association at (800) 456-UMASS or alumni@admin.umass.edu.
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