Volunteering & Leadership
There are so many ways to give back to Washington. Whether you choose to share your experience with prospective students, host a student intern, or network with other alumni at your local Coast-to-Coast Toast to George, your involvement makes a tremendous impact.
Volunteer
- The Watershed Program. The admissions office offers several opportunities through the Watershed Program for alumni to volunteer with prospective students.
- Family to Family. Current parents reach out to self-selecting prospective parents by email or phone to share the parent perspective of Washington College.
- Alumni Board. This board consists of alumni elected to lead the Washington College Alumni Association, which gives counsel to College leadership and promotes alumni initiatives.
- Alumni Weekend planning. Planners can volunteer to help with class/cluster reunions, affinity celebrations, campus activities, and more.
- Committee or task force. Throughout the year, many standing and ad hoc committees of alumni and supporters of the College help to further it's mission and activities through committee and task force work. These groups vary from year to year based on need.
- Job/internship postings. Share opportunities with the Center for Career Development.
- Host an externship (job shadowing). Share opportunities and/or host job shadowing experiences. The externship experience allows undergraduates to explore career fields, provides linkages to classroom learning, and readies them as they approach selection of major and minor courses of study.
- Professional networking events. Participate in or host networking events on campus or in your city. This provides several opportunities for our students to interact with our amazing alumni on a professional level.
- Mock and informational interviews. Conduct practice one-on-one interviews with students to provide insight and feedback. Interviews can be offered by phone, video conference, or in person.
- Information sessions/class talks. Share information about your organization or industry with students interested in learning more. Presentations can be arranged through the Center for Career Development.
- Targeted career awareness programs. Host a small group of students at your organization. Provide tours, introduce students to various roles and career paths, expose them to culture, and share opportunities as well as preparation required to be successful in pursuing internships or full-time positions.
- Career fair participation. Represent your organization at annual career/graduate school fairs on campus to promote internship or full-time job opportunities. Fairs are held during both fall and spring semesters.
- Alumni stewards volunteer for Advancement and Alumni Relations by writing 10 thank you notes each semester to alumni who philanthropically support the college. Staff help volunteers identify a cohort of donors they are willing to thank, either by program or class year.