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Raise your hand and become an alumni volunteer

For decades, alumni have strengthened Dalhousie pride and profile in cities around the globe by raising their hands as volunteers and leaders in our communities. Whether mobilizing in groups or as individuals, these volunteer initiatives build relationships, support students, and strengthen our society. As an alumni volunteer, you will gain valuable leadership experience and make a difference in the area that matters most to you. Volunteering at Dal offers flexible ways to connect, engage, and give back to the university and your community.

What to expect as a volunteer
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Sign up for Dal Insight Circle

Share your voice and be heard in our borderless and most flexible alumni volunteer opportunity.

Dal Insight Circle

Become a mentor

Our virtual alum-to-alum mentoring program, the Dal Alumni Link, is designed to cultivate mentorship opportunities for Dal alumni regardless of your physical location, matching mentors to mentees throughout the world.

Mentorship opportunities

Join a board or committee

 

Influence strategic decisions and hone your leadership skills as a board or committee member.

 

Find the position that's right for you

Volunteer in your faculty

 

Explore even more ways to get involved and find your fit by connecting with your faculty.

 

Visit your faculty alumni section

More volunteer opportunities

We have volunteer opportunities that offer a smaller or one-time commitment. Browse through our volunteer roles below, then apply to be a volunteer.

Fill out the volunteer form

Guest speaker

There are various opportunities to share your knowledge and experience as a guest speaker at a university event. You can nominate yourself to join your faculty as a guest lecturer, share your professional insights at a discussion panel, or headline a signature Dalhousie event!

Helping hand

Throughout the year, our various programs regularly benefit from the support and dedication of volunteers. Whether it is hosting a registration table at an alumni event, leading a water station at a community marathon, or coordinating a group of alumni and friends to volunteer at your local food bank, you can get involved in a variety of one-time or casual initiatives!

Reunion lead

Have you lost touch with your former classmates? Do you have lifelong friends looking to come back to campus? Alumni reunions come in all shapes and sizes, from faculties, class years, sports teams, and student society members. If you have a group of fellow Dalhousie alumni that you want to see reunite on campus, let us help you make it happen!

Top 5 reasons to become a volunteer

  1. Expand your personal and professional networks 

  2. Improve your communication and leadership skills 

  3. Gain new perspectives and experiences 

  4. Give back to your community while supporting students and fellow alumni 

  5. Gain exclusive access to special opportunities, offers, and swag

How can we help?

Don’t see what you were looking for, or not sure which is the best fit for you? Connect with our volunteer team to find your perfect fit.