Volunteer
The strength of CSUN Alumni is fueled by volunteers who remain connected to the university by sharing their time and talents. CSUN counts on volunteers for everything from mentoring students to running our chapter advisory boards to hiring CSUN grads for internships and permanent employment. Your knowledge and experience are invaluable to us.
Raise your hand and become a volunteer! Explore the variety of ways to get involved and fill out this form to sign up.
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- Speakers/Panelists (one-time commitment)
- Share your professional expertise and experience with students and/or CSUN alumni in a workshop or CSUN Alumni Office hosted event on or off-campus. Please include areas/topics of expertise on your volunteer form.
- Share your professional expertise and experience with students and/or CSUN alumni in a workshop or CSUN Alumni Office hosted event on or off-campus. Please include areas/topics of expertise on your volunteer form.
- Ask A Matador (one-time or ongoing commitment)
- Sign up to help fellow Matadors through our new Ask a Matador micro-mentoring platform. Visit https://csun.protopia.co to find out how you can make a difference for a Matador by offering advice and sharing your expertise.
- Speed Mentor (one-time commitment)
- Connect with students at a CSUN Alumni event. Share career advice, expertise and experience in a small group setting. Expand your professional network by meeting fellow alumni while helping students in their career journey. Speed mentoring opportunities are available several times a semester with different student populations. Choose to participate in one or multiple events, it’s up to you.
- Corporate Connect Host (one-time commitment)
- Serve as the main point of contact for one of our signature student programs, Corporate Connect. This program involves hosting up to 20 students at your work organization. The visit usually includes an overview of the organization, alumni career stories, a site walk-through (tour) and a sponsored Q&A lunch. The host can involve other alumni working within the organization and HR managers to participate in the logistical planning of the event. Learn more about hosting here.
- Government and Community Relations Advocates (one-time or ongoing commitment)
- Alumni interested in supporting the Government and Community Relations office, or are passionate about priority legislative topics affecting CSUN (transportation, funding, elected officials, etc.) can take action by becoming a CSUN Advocate. Volunteers have the choice of supporting CSUN as a one-time volunteer at a community or board meeting, or providing long-term support on an on-going project.
- Alumni interested in supporting the Government and Community Relations office, or are passionate about priority legislative topics affecting CSUN (transportation, funding, elected officials, etc.) can take action by becoming a CSUN Advocate. Volunteers have the choice of supporting CSUN as a one-time volunteer at a community or board meeting, or providing long-term support on an on-going project.
- Outreach and Recruitment Ambassadors (one-time or ongoing commitment)
- Alumni Relations has partnered with the Student Outreach and Recruitment office to identify alumni who are interested in attending college fairs on behalf of CSUN in priority regions throughout California. Alumni would set up a table at the college fair and answer questions and provide application information for prospective students. Training and materials will be provided by the Outreach and Recruitment office. Volunteer should be outgoing and willing to share their CSUN experiences with parents and high school seniors alike.
- Alumni Relations has partnered with the Student Outreach and Recruitment office to identify alumni who are interested in attending college fairs on behalf of CSUN in priority regions throughout California. Alumni would set up a table at the college fair and answer questions and provide application information for prospective students. Training and materials will be provided by the Outreach and Recruitment office. Volunteer should be outgoing and willing to share their CSUN experiences with parents and high school seniors alike.
- Tabling/Alumni Spokesperson (one-time or ongoing commitment)
- Throughout the year, CSUN hosts various events at which alumni staff and volunteers work together to share the various student and alumni services available through CSUN Alumni Relations. Volunteers assist in greeting fellow alumni, parents, students and/or community members and answer questions relating to their own CSUN experiences. Materials and brief training are always provided. Bilingual volunteers are encouraged.
- Events could include:
- Explore CSUN (April)
- Commencement (May)
- CSUN Housing Move In Day (August)
- Parents Day (October)
- Chapter Events (year-round)
- Throughout the year, CSUN hosts various events at which alumni staff and volunteers work together to share the various student and alumni services available through CSUN Alumni Relations. Volunteers assist in greeting fellow alumni, parents, students and/or community members and answer questions relating to their own CSUN experiences. Materials and brief training are always provided. Bilingual volunteers are encouraged.
- Thank You Callers/Outreach Volunteers (one-time or ongoing commitment)
- On occasion, CSUN Alumni may need volunteers to call fellow alumni to invite them to special events or thank them for contributing in some way to the greater CSUN community. This volunteer opportunity does not require much time commitment. Alumni staff will set up a schedule in advance so that volunteers can sign up for a shift in alumni office.
Special interest alumni chapters provide Matador alumni with a chance to broaden their career networks, build lifelong friendships, and give back to CSUN through service and support. All of our alumni chapters continually search for volunteers to fill leadership roles and committee positions. Volunteer time commitments range from a few hours making phone calls to a year-long commitment as an executive officer. Please review the various chapter volunteer opportunities and include which chapters and roles are of interest on your volunteer form. All roles require a one-year commitment.
- Chapter President/Vice President: Chapter presidents serve as a liaison between the chapter constituency and the alumni staff. The president is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the chapter by working with the Board and the alumni staff to establish long-range goals and event strategies. Chapter Vice Presidents serve as the second in command if the president is not present. Provides counsel to the different committees and initiatives spearheaded by the rest of the chapter leadership board.
- Chapter Treasurer: Oversees the club's money, its collection, and disbursement. Working with the alumni staff, the treasurer is responsible for keeping accurate books that will enable them to give a full financial report whenever requested.
- Chapter Secretary: Maintains effective records of chapter operations and meetings. Provides administrative support to the chapter and effectively relays information to the constituency.
- Chapter Communications/Social Media Coordinator: Liaise between the chapter and alumni staff as it pertains to any communications with or for chapter members. The communications coordinator will also manage all chapter social media pages to promote chapter events and chapter leadership, if applicable.
- Young Alumni Representative: Develop a strategy to engage and recruit young alumni to join the chapter. Work with the chapter leadership to create events geared towards this population.
- Student Engagement Volunteer: Serve as a liaison between the chapter and any student clubs or academic programs that are parallel with the mission of the chapter. Engage students with chapter events and ensure that student representatives are present in chapter decision making.
- Chapter Photographer: Attend chapter events and meetings to capture photographs to be used as marketing tools for chapter communication efforts.