Volunteer Opportunities
There are six main divisions within the Alumni Association. Each
division has a membership of 6-10 alumni. The divisions meet 3-4 times per year,
with the chairperson acting as a representative to the Alumni Cabinet. The Cabinet meets 5-6
times per year and includes elected officers, division chairpersons, members at
large, and WPI administrative representatives.
Lifelong Learning Division
Provides continuing education opportunities from graduation through the retirement years. For more information, see Educational Opportunities.
Service & Social Division
Works in partnership with WPI, and specifically the Office of Alumni Relations to provide alumni with opportunities to build strong bonds among alumni and students through such programs as Reunion, Homecoming, Alumni Admissions, the Student Alumni Society (SAS) and the Tech Old Timers (TOT).
Operations Division
Supports the internal operations of the Alumni Association by overseeing the Class Boards of Directors, which provides the Association with volunteer leadership within classes. The Operations Division also oversee the following important committees: Citations, Alumni Trustee Search, and Nominations.
Career Development Division
Works to develop and promote programs and services that meet the needs of alumni in the areas of career counseling, transition, and job placement.
Alumni Fund Board
Actively promotes the lifelong financial commitment from alumni in support of the educational mission of WPI.
Communications & Marketing Division
Promotes active and effective communication between the University, the Association and WPI alumni. The division works closely with the WPI communications and web development offices ensuring timely and thought provoking news and information in Transformations, The Bridge, WPI West and the alumni website.
There are many other volunteer opportunities within the WPI Alumni Association such as Alumni Admissions, class boards, class agents, regional activities and clubs, and other related committees. Alumni representatives work with university staff and administrators to support the various divisions in their work. As a volunteer, your gift of time, energy, and knowledge is greatly appreciated and helps WPI in its efforts to maintain a vital and creative educational environment for all its students. Thank you for considering giving back as a volunteer to WPI.
Ready to Get Involved?
If you're ready to get involved, tell us! Use our Volunteer Form to sign up!
If you'd like to find out more about these and other opportunities within the Alumni Association and WPI, contact the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at alumni-office@wpi.edu or 508-831-5600.
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