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Volunteer Opportunities

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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 design
  • 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.

 


Parents and Family Association | Vanderbilt University
VU Station B #351627 | 2301 Vanderbilt Place | Nashville, TN 37235-1627
615-343-7370 | Email: parents@vanderbilt.edu

 

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