Volunteer
Volunteer
Drew relies on the involvement of its alumni, parents and friends to support the development of campus, affinity and regional programs that enrich the Drew community. Beyond giving, Drewids demonstrate their commitment through volunteering. Learn here about some of the many ways to contribute to Drew’s mission and enhance the experience of Drew students as well as Drew alumni, parents and friends.
Be a Class Volunteer
Reunion Class Committee—Make the Forest your home again
Each spring Drew celebrates the past, present and future of the University at Reunion. The success of any reunion depends in large part on the energy and enthusiasm of its volunteer leaders. Reunion class committees form in anticipation of their 5-year class reunions and work to promote attendance, plan special class events during the weekend and encourage giving to Drew in honor of their Reunion year. Support from committed volunteers puts the special touch on Reunion and ensures the weekend is the best it can be! A little bit of your time today can go a long way towards making memories that will last a lifetime. To learn more or volunteer, Class Secretaries—Keep Drewids connected
Class secretaries share and report classmates’ news. Volunteers collect updates to be shared in the digital Class Notes publication. Class secretaries are invited to attend Reunion for free in appreciation for their work throughout the year.Host an Event
Bring Drew to You
New Places, New Spaces
We are looking for new spaces for events in major cities for when we can again have in-person events. Willing to host in your home or workplace? Contact…
Form a Regional Club
Bring The Forest to your backyard. Our club chairs welcome new volunteers to help build opportunities for alumni to connect in their hometowns. Read the regional volunteer handbook, and for more information, contact us at alumni@drew.edu or 973-408-3987.
Support Drew Students Through the Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks
Volunteers for the Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks create important links between Drew’s alumni community and current students seeking career advice and opportunities.
As a volunteer, you can sponsor an extern or intern, offer information interviews to current students or fellow alumni, mentor students or alumni and participate in networking events.
For more information visit the Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks page.
Expand Drew’s Reach Though the Volunteer Admissions Network
Volunteer Admissions Network (VAN) volunteers raise the visibility of Drew and provide the important personal contact that prospective students and their parents hope to find throughout the University search process. The Office of Admissions is growing its cadre of ambassadors for Drew to foster the building of such relationships. VAN members help in the following ways:
- Serving as interviewers—in person or via Skype—of prospective students
- Attending admissions events in their regions (Drew on the Road)
- Hosting yield or send-off events
- Representing Drew at college fairs
- Opening the door for Drew in their communities by sharing information with personal networks about Drew and its myriad educational and experiential opportunities
For more information, contact University Advancement.