Volunteer-led alumni groups work in partnership with Alumni & Development to foster and enhance the University’s global alumni community. They are an invaluable network of ambassadors, advocates and supporters that represent the University on an international scale.
What is involved?
Each group has an organising committee made up of alumni volunteers who act as ambassadors and advocates of the University. These tend to meet a few times throughout the year to plan upcoming activity.
Volunteers hold social meetings as well as working in partnership with Alumni & Development to organise fundraising, student recruitment, enterprise and professional networking events. The amount of time you donate as a committee member is entirely flexible. All you need is enthusiasm!
How to get involved
First, check to see if there’s already an official alumni group in your area.
Then, email the Alumni Relations Team (alumni-relations@strath.ac.uk), who will be able to talk you through the process. To get started, we’ll let you know how many alumni live in your area and if there is a good number we can help you to recruit other volunteers.
Benefits of being involved
There are numerous benefits of being on the committee of an alumni group. It will help you stay connected to the University and you’ll help shape local alumni activity whilst giving back by sharing your experience, knowledge and expertise. It can also be good fun socially – you’ll meet fellow alumni and build friendships. Not to mention the difference you'll make to the lives of students and communities by supporting student recruitment, career development, fundraising and enterprise.