PAFA Volunteer Opportunities

Freshman Mentoring Committee

Drop a note of welcome to freshman parents in your region in July

During the school year, drop a note or an email to parents to see how they are doing

Host a Regional Vanderbilt Parent Reception

Help host and/or organize parent events in your region during the school year (dinner at a local restaurant, or a get together to watch a Vanderbilt ball game)

Communications Committee

Help develop ideas for the OverVU parent newsletter

Write articles for the OverVU

Offer suggestions for the Parents and Family Association and Parents and Family Programs web site

Help develop ideas for more effective communication with parents

On-Campus Events Committee

Welcome new Vanderbilt parents, answer questions, pass out brochures, and assist families of first year students during Move-In Day

Work the registration table during Family Weekend

Alumni Relations Volunteer Opportunities

Help host and/or organize Summer Send Off Parties for new students and their parents or guardians. Invitations also include local alumni, current students and parents.

NOTE: Should a host be needed in your area, you will be contacted by a representative in the Alumni Relations Office for more information.

Admissions Volunteer Opportunities

Help Vanderbilt admissions counselors in your area at college fairs and programs, pass out brochures and materials, and assist prospective students and their families with questions.

NEW: Study Abroad Volunteer Opportunities

If your student has studied abroad on a Vanderbilt program and you are interested in sharing your knowledge and experience with other parents, you can become a Parent Ambassadors for the Global Education Office (GEO). Click here to learn more!

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