Alumni Relations at Grand valley State University

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities


Community Outreach Week
March 26-31, 2012

Wherever you are in the world, you are a part of the Laker family! This week of service is intended to unite Grand Valley alumni from around the globe in providing volunteer support in their own communities and in ways meaningful to each individual group.

Visit the COW website for more information on how to get involved.




GradFest
April 16-19, 2012

Join us at GradFest to help welcome Grand Valley's newest graduates into the Alumni Association. GradFest is a fesitval and celebration for graduating students, combining commencement necessities in one location. Future alumni can purchase caps and gowns, commencement tickets, visit campus and community representatives with graduation related booths, and make other preparations for their futures as proud GVSU graduates. GradFest is an exciting time for the students and equally exciting to be able to share the experience and welcome them into the alumni community. 

Volunteers are needed for one or two hour shifts between 9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m. each day. Please join us for as long as you are able.

Monday, April 16 2012 & Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Allendale Campus- Kirkhof Center, 2204, Pere Marquette 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 & Thursday, April 19, 2012 
Downtown Campus- DeVos Center, Loosemore Exhibition Hall 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 




Golf Outing
July 22, 2012

Volunteer at this annual fundraiser for Grand Valley State University. Help with set-up and take down, judge a green contest, drive the beverage cart, or cheer on the golfers. Volunteer for a few hours, or spend the entire day with your fellow alumni! All volunteers receive a free meal and non-alcoholic beverages. 

For more information, contact Abigayle Sloan, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Coordinator at sloanab@gvsu.edu




Freshman Move-In
August 2012

Be part of a Moving Experience - join us for Freshman Move-in! Lend a hand to new Grand Valley freshman by helping them move into their on-campus homes. It's a great way to say "Welcome to the Grand Valley Community" and to meet other GVSU alums.

Breakfast and registration for morning volunteers takes place from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers from 11:30 - 12:15 p.m.




For more information about future volunteer events, contact the Alumni Volunteer Coordinator, Abigayle Sloan for more information: sloanab@gvsu.edu