Volunteer Opportunities - Overview

As an alumni volunteer, you can give of yourself how and when you choose. Help with a specific program, serve on a committee or chair an event. With so many programs and commitment levels available, you'll find just the right opportunity for you. Volunteering through the UCLA Alumni Association is a benefit of membership.

Apply for the Alumni Academy

The Alumni Academy gives Association members the chance to develop knowledge and skills that may lead to future UCLA volunteer opportunities – within the Association and across campus.

Advocate on Behalf of UCLA

With state and federal funding dramatically decreasing, advancing UCLA's welfare has become vital. As an advocate, you can be UCLA's voice to various government sectors, communicating pressing issues, proposing policy, educating and creating understanding of and support for our University. Projects include UCLA Day at City Hall, UCLA Day in Washington, D.C. and the UC Day Conference in Sacramento.

• Bruin Caucus
• Get Active
• UC Day in Sacramento

Participate in Alumni Clubs

Build lifelong friendships and give back to UCLA. Activities include special events and programs focusing on scholarship fundraising, advocacy, cultural and fine arts, career services, educational outreach and athletics. Join the club in your local area or one that matches your interests.

Parents’ Weekend Guest Hosts

Parents’ Weekend, held in the fall, brings UCLA parents to campus to experience all that UCLA has to offer students. Alumni hosts at the Bruin Family Festival interact with parents of current students, share their UCLA experiences and welcome parents of new students to UCLA.

Honor UCLA Alumni

Nominate University alumni and friends for UCLA Awards. Help ensure a wide pool of nominees for these prestigious honors, including the Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year. Select volunteers are tapped to review nominations.

Encourage Prospective and Admitted Students

From college fairs and recruitment receptions to College Welcome and Honors Days, alumni volunteers assist in UCLA's efforts to attract the brightest students, promote an interest in higher education and encourage enrollment to UCLA.

• College Fairs
• I'm Going to College
• College Welcome and Honors Days

Share Your Expertise

• Pro Bono Legal Assistance
  UCLA students need your legal advice and UCLA Student Legal Services is reaching out to alumni attorneys. As a UCLA Student Legal Services volunteer, your time and expertise will help students resolve legal troubles and stay in school. We will work with your schedule – and your legal help will be greatly appreciated! To volunteer, contact Elizabeth Kemper or 310-825-9894. For more information, visit www.studentlegal.ucla.edu/AttorneyVolunteer.htm

• Career Assistance
  Make yourself available to students and alumni for informational interviews about your profession, speak at career workshops or host conference roundtables.
  
  • UCLA Career Network
  • Interview With a Bruin
  • Entertainment Networking Night

Mentor a UCLA Student

The Alumni Mentor Program gives alumni the special opportunity of building a relationship with a UCLA student and helping guide their development. Mentors typically provide counsel in the areas of academic guidance, career goals and personal development. Learn more.

Volunteer for Alumni Scholarships

Review and score applications and interview candidates for Alumni Scholarships. You also can help identify and recruit potential donors and mentor current students. Learn more.

Host a Dinner for 12 Strangers

Each year, hundreds of students, faculty and staff enjoy small dinner parties together, hosted by alumni volunteers. Dinner hosts can meet new people and make valuable contacts as they provide a great meal. Learn more.

Leadership Opportunities

The UCLA Alumni Association is a volunteer-driven organization. Each year, alumni are needed to serve on the Association board and to share an alumni perspective on many campus boards and governing committees. Learn more.

Tell Us What Your Talents Are!

Are you curious about how best to get involved? Let us help you find an opportunity that suits your skills, interests and schedule. Fill out and return the Volunteer Assessment form, designed to help identify your talents and needs. Return the survey to the Alumni Association, and we will help place you in the volunteer opportunity that is right for you.

Volunteering is a benefit of membership in the UCLA Alumni Association. If you have decided to take advantage of this valuable opportunity, either sign up for one of the programs that interests you or fill out the Volunteer Assessment Form. You also may contact Volunteer@UCLAlumni.net or 310-825-2586 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586).