Ways to help us
We know that many of our alumni and friends are keen to remain closely connected with the life and work of the university – one simple yet extremely fulfilling way to achieve this is to volunteer for the university in some capacity.
If you are interested in volunteering your time and expertise, there are a number of ways you can do this through our new Alumni Advice Network. This scheme brings together all the varied volunteer opportunities available for alumni and friends. No matter what your particular area of expertise is or the amount of time you have spare to volunteer, there will be an opportunity for you to participate.
We are always interested to hear from alumni who would like to join the Alumni Advisory Board – this is a representative body of alumni who provide feedback, advice and suggestions on our alumni engagement activities. Both this Board and the Alumni Advice Network are highly valued by the university and we very much appreciate the support of all those alumni involved.
FEATURED VOLUNTEER
Steve Maycock, BA(Hons) Business Studies, 1975
Steve is a current member of the Board of Governors. He regularly volunteers at university events such as family welcome days and recently filled a packed lecture theatre when he delivered a specialist talk about ‘selling yourself effectively’ to students and alumni. Steve’s experience as a senior human resources specialist meant he was able to share some fantastic pieces of advice about how to stand a better chance of success whether in employment terms or when pitching new ideas for business.
“Volunteering provides an opportunity to give back, but equally important, it provides the chance to meet bright, enthusiastic people with different experiences and views from mine... that experience alone makes volunteering worthwhile.”
