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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering can be an enriching and rewarding experience. 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. Whether you are interested in volunteering on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, stay informed with the happenings of the Alumni Association by subscribing to the volunteer listserv. By joining, you will receive periodic calls for volunteers for different events throughout the year.

Mason Alumni Ambassadors

The Mason Alumni Ambassadors serve as a volunteer program in the Office of Admissions at George Mason University. The program is designed to engage spirited alumni and parent volunteers in the admissions process by sharing their positive experiences and enthusiastic support of George Mason University through interactions with prospective students and families. Alumni Ambassadors volunteer in a variety of ways including:

• - attending college fairs in your area to offer an alumni perspective
  - emailing prospective students and parents to answer questions and share stories about your Mason experience
  - calling scholarship recipients to congratulate them on their scholarship award
  - visiting local high schools to distribute admissions materials

If you have questions about the program or want to get involved, contact Lauren Wagner or call (703) 993-1345.

University Tour Docents

University Information is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated volunteers to facilitate its inaugural University Tour program on the Fairfax campus. Docents will communicate historic facts and current information to groups of special guests/VIPs, donors, faculty and staff, and/or community members and leaders. Docents will also be utilized during special events such as Homecoming Weekend, Family Weekend, and Alumni Weekend. All volunteers will have the opportunity to receive recognition, certificates and earn points for successful tours completed.  Further details are available online along with the docent position description and application.

Questions can be directed to Angelique LeBlanc, Event Information Coordinator at (703) 993-1056.

Become an Annual Giving Donor

Alumni are encouraged to designate a portion of their Annual Giving donation to the Alumni Association to support its activities and programs. For more information, visit the Supporting Mason website or call the Mason Foundation at (703) 993-8850.

Career Network Online

Be a part of this valuable network of alumni who share career and job hunting advice with students and fellow alumni. For more information, visit the Career Network Online website or contact the Office of University Career Services at (703) 993-2370.

Center for Leadership and Community Engagement

The Center for Leadership & Community Engagement promotes positive change and civic engagement by combining academic study, leadership development and direct community service. CLCE is your resource at Mason for leadership education and service-learning initiatives. Alumni wishing to learn more about CLCE or wanting to find community volunteer opportunities can visit the Center online.

Honor Mason Alumni

Nominate University alumni and friends for Mason Alumni Association Awards. Help ensure a wide pool of nominees for these prestigious honors, including the Alumnus/a of the Year Award.

Mason Speakers

Do you enjoy public speaking? Can others benefit from your knowledge of a particular topic? If so, be sure to join Mason Speakers, a community outreach program that provides expert speakers to businesses, schools, libraries, homeowner associations, and civic organizations in Northern Virginia. The program started in 1993 and currently boasts more than 100 faculty, staff, and alumni speakers who participate on a volunteer basis. For more information or to volunteer, submit an Alumni Participation Form or contact George Mason's Community Relations office at (703) 993-8761.

Share your Expertise (School of Management)

Your business experiences and knowledge make a world of difference in educating today's business students. Come speak in a classroom, sponsor a student internship, mentor a student, or provide career advice. To make a connection contact Isaac Thweatt, assistant director of external relations.

 

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