Volunteer Opportunities
The alumni association has a full calendar of events and programs each year and we need volunteers like you to help make things happen.
If you see an event or program that interests you, click on the link to read a brief description of the volunteer duties available. Follow the instructions to learn more or to register with the UWAA's volunteer coordinator.
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Campus Involvement and Working with Students
- FIUTS Homestay Program
Host an international student with FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students), an independent non-profit at the University of Washington. The FIUTS homestay program places new international students and scholars in the homes of volunteer community hosts for their first week in the Northwest. Hosts support students during the transition period and serve as their initial introduction to American culture and life in Seattle. These relationships continue throughout the student' time at the UW and beyond, with many hosts later visiting their past students and their families in their home countries abroad.
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Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
- FIUTS Community BBQ
- Commencement
As we come to the end of the school year, the University of Washington celebrates together in Husky Stadium to honor all the achievements of the graduates. Commencement is a memorable day for all, with nearly 40,000 family members and friends cheering on their love ones, and graduates proudly waiting to receive their well-earned diplomas.
Volunteer Marshals will assist with directional and lining up instructions for graduates prior to the ceremony.
- Detailed job description and volunteer sign-up form
- UWAA lectures
Throughout the year, in conjunction with schools, colleges and departments on all three UW campuses, the UWAA presents stimulating evening lectures to University of Washington alumni and the surrounding communities.
Volunteers interact with like-minded attendees as they assist lecture staff with various duties. Free lecture attendance is included.
- Detailed job description and volunteer sign-up form
Events with Faculty & Staff
- UWAA lectures
Throughout the year, in conjunction with schools, colleges and departments on all three UW campuses, the UWAA presents stimulating evening lectures to University of Washington alumni and the surrounding communities.
Volunteers interact with like-minded attendees as they assist lecture staff with various duties. Free lecture attendance is included.
- Detailed job description and volunteer sign-up form
Athletics
- Washington Warm Ups
When the Husky football team hits the road, the UWAA organizes popular pre-game tailgate parties for UW alumni and friends. Warm Ups feature performances by the Husky Marching Band and Cheer Squad, souvenir giveaways, refreshments and lots of Husky merchandise.
Volunteers assist with event set-up and clean-up, entrance gate duties and represent the alumni association from beginning to end. Free admission into the Warm Up is included.
- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
- Dawg Dash
Since 1986, the UWAA has presented Dawg Dash, a 10K/5K race/walk that raises money for student scholarships. The race, which winds through the UW's scenic Seattle campus, draws over 2,300 students, alumni and friends from around the state.
Volunteers work the day of the event, helping with registration, check-in, set-up and clean-up and cheering on the participants.
- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
Off-campus Opportunities
- Washington Warm Ups
When the Husky football team hits the road, the UWAA organizes popular pre-game tailgate parties for UW alumni and friends. Warm Ups feature performances by the Husky Marching Band and Cheer Squad, souvenir giveaways, refreshments and lots of Husky merchandise.
Volunteers assist with event set-up and clean-up, entrance gate duties and represent the alumni association from beginning to end. Free admission into the Warm Up is included.
- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
- Teen Feed
- UWAA lectures
Throughout the year, in conjunction with schools, colleges and departments on all three UW campuses, the UWAA presents stimulating evening lectures to University of Washington alumni and the surrounding communities.
Volunteers interact with like-minded attendees as they assist lecture staff with various duties. Free lecture attendance is included.
- Detailed job description and volunteer sign-up form
- Get involved with your local chapter
Geographic Involvement
Other Opportunities Outside of Puget Sound
- Washington Warm Ups
When the Husky football team hits the road, the UWAA organizes popular pre-game tailgate parties for UW alumni and friends. Warm Ups feature performances by the Husky Marching Band and Cheer Squad, souvenir giveaways, refreshments and lots of Husky merchandise.
Volunteers assist with event set-up and clean-up, entrance gate duties and represent the alumni association from beginning to end. Free admission into the Warm Up is included.
- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
- Husky Career Network
Help UW alumni and current students from your area through Husky Career Network, the UWAA's worldwide network of more than 5,000 UW alumni and friends who have volunteered to assist fellow Huskies with career development and exploration. It's available online 24/7 and is exclusive to UWAA members and current UW students.
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Working with Children
