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Volunteer Opportunities through UWAA
We have a full calendar of events and programs every year, and we need volunteers like you to help make it happen! Here are some fun chances to get out and about on campus, meet students and alumni, and help spread Husky spirit.
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If you see an event or program below that interests you, click the event or program name to read a description of the volunteer duties available, and to register your interest with the UWAA Volunteer Coordinator.
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Working with students
Career mentor program
The UW Office of Minority Affairs and UWAA offer the opportunity for alumni to assist students in developing a better understanding of the world of work and potential career directions.Students in the program are sophomores, juniors or seniors in the Educational Opportunity Program. Mentors are matched with students based on background, interests and occupational field. Mentors will maintain contact with their student for approximately eight weeks. -- More information on Career Mentor Program
-- Career Mentor Program volunteer sign-up form
Finals Bites
Finals Bites is the UWAA's effort to connect with students when they need it most each quarter—on the first night of finals week!The event offers late night snacks such as burritos, pizza, doughnuts, chicken wings, etc., in a side room of Odegaard Undergraduate Library, and affords volunteers the opportunity to meet UW students. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
Husky Sundae
At Husky Sundae, the alumni association welcomes students onto campus by serving them ice cream! After they get past their gratitude for the free food, students enjoy meeting one another and alumni.Volunteers assist in setting up and cleaning up the event, serving the students, and helping connect students to each other and to alumni. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
First Day Bagels & Coffee
First Day is the alumni association's annual kickoff to the new school year for new and returning students. Volunteers and staffers offer students pastry, coffee, maps and directions as they arrive on campus on the first morning of fall quarter.Because everyone loves free food, volunteers are guaranteed to get face-time with UW students as they provide sustenance and answer questions. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
Homecoming Rally
The Homecoming Rally is the alumni association's evening pep rally prior to the following day's Homecoming game. The event promotes tradition and camaraderie among alumni and students, encourages school spirit and welcomes alumni back to campus.Volunteers help with several giveaway stations at the event. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
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Campus
involvement
Career mentor program
The UW Office of Minority Affairs and UWAA offer the opportunity for alumni to assist students in developing a better understanding of the world of work and potential career directions.Students in the program are sophomores, juniors or seniors in the Educational Opportunity Program. Mentors are matched with students based on background, interests and occupational field. Mentors will maintain contact with their student for approximately eight weeks. -- More information on Career Mentor Program
-- Career Mentor Program volunteer sign-up form
Finals Bites
Finals Bites is the UWAA's effort to connect with students when they need it most each quarter—on the first night of finals week!The event offers late night snacks such as burritos, pizza, doughnuts, chicken wings, etc., in a side room of Odegaard Undergraduate Library, and affords volunteers the opportunity to meet UW students. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
Washington Weekend
Washington Weekend is a 3-day extravaganza where all three UW campuses invite alumni, community and friends to open houses, reunions and various cultural activities.One of the biggest campus-community events of the year, this spring festival has many opportunities for volunteers to engage with the UW family, primarily as Washington Weekend ambassadors. --Washington Weekend Web site
-- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
Husky Sundae
At Husky Sundae, the alumni association welcomes students onto campus by serving them ice cream! After they get past their gratitude for the free food, students enjoy meeting one another and alumni.Volunteers assist in setting up and cleaning up the event, serving the students, and helping connect students to each other and to alumni. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
First Day Bagels & Coffee
First Day is the alumni association's annual kickoff to the new school year for new and returning students. Volunteers and staffers offer students pastry, coffee, maps and directions as they arrive on campus on the first morning of fall quarter.Because everyone loves free food, volunteers are guaranteed to get face-time with UW students as they provide sustenance and answer questions. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
Endless Campus lectures
Throughout the year, UWAA, in conjunction with schools, colleges and departments on all three UW campuses, offers stimulating evening lectures to alumni and the community.This program of lifelong learning, called Endless Campus, provides volunteers the opportunity to interact with like-minded attendees as they assist lecture staffers with duties. Free lecture attendance is included. -- Detailed job description and volunteer sign-up form
Homecoming Rally
The Homecoming Rally is the alumni association's evening pep rally prior to the following day's Homecoming game. The event promotes tradition and camaraderie among alumni and students, encourages school spirit and welcomes alumni back to campus.Volunteers help with several giveaway stations at the event. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
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Events with
faculty & staff
Endless Campus lectures
Throughout the year, UWAA, in conjunction with schools, colleges and departments on all three UW campuses, offers stimulating evening lectures to alumni and the community.This program of lifelong learning, called Endless Campus, provides volunteers the opportunity to interact with like-minded attendees as they assist lecture staffers with duties. Free lecture attendance is included. -- Detailed job description and volunteer sign-up form
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Athletics
Washington Warm Ups
When the Huskies hit the road during football season, the alumni association organizes the pre-game events. Rallies include the Husky band and cheer squad, refreshments, souvenir giveaways, and Husky merchandise.Volunteers assist with event set-up and clean-up, entrance gate duties, and general alumni association ambassadorial duties. Volunteers get free admission to the Warm Up. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
Dawg Dash
Since 1986, the UWAA has presented Dawg Dash, an annual run and walk. The race, which winds through the beautiful UW Campus in the fall, draws over 2,300 students, alumni and friends from throughout the state.Volunteers are needed to work the day of the event, helping with registration, check-in, cheering on the participants, event set-up and clean-up. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
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Off-campus opportunities
Husky Global Network
Husky Global Network is the alumni association's program of outreach to alumni and friends in the world outside of the Puget Sound region.Regional chapters and "Proud Husky" volunteers coordinate local events and act as a resource for UW alumni and friends in the local area. -- Detailed job description and Proud Husky volunteer procedure
MLK Day of Service
The UW Carlson Center and UWAA offer alumni a chance to make meaningful connections with students while contributing to the Seattle community through the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
On the national MLK Jr. holiday, January 15, you can join fellow UW community members and volunteer to work on one of dozens of projects around the region.
-- Complete details and registration on UW Carlson Center Web site
Washington Warm Ups
When the Huskies hit the road during football season, the alumni association organizes the pre-game events. Rallies include the Husky band and cheer squad, refreshments, souvenir giveaways, and Husky merchandise.Volunteers assist with event set-up and clean-up, entrance gate duties, and general alumni association ambassadorial duties. Volunteers get free admission to the Warm Up. -- Detailed job description and alumni volunteer sign-up form
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Diversity
Career mentor program
The UW Office of Minority Affairs and UWAA offer the opportunity for alumni to assist students in developing a better understanding of the world of work and potential career directions.Students in the program are sophomores, juniors or seniors in the Educational Opportunity Program. Mentors are matched with students based on background, interests and occupational field. Mentors will maintain contact with their student for approximately eight weeks. -- More information on Career Mentor Program
-- Career Mentor Program volunteer sign-up form
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A further listing of UW-related volunteer opportunities can be found on the Campaign UW site. For volunteer options outside the university, the United Way of King County site offers a variety of opportunities in many fields.
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