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.