Volunteer Opportunities
Giving back is one of the most meaningful ways to stay connected to Grand Valley. Whether you're mentoring students, volunteering at campus events, serving in a leadership role, or sharing your professional expertise, your time and talents help strengthen the Laker community while creating lasting connections. Explore the opportunities below and find the volunteer role that's right for you.
ASK AN ALUM
Sign up to answer student questions in our new Ask an Alum initiative! Current Lakers will submit questions and get paired with an alum who can offer them advice. It's a great way to be a mini-mentor on your own time.
COOK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MENTORS
The Cook Leadership Academy seeks alumni mentors with a wide range of professional and personal experience to pair with each fellow candidate in the program.
GRAND CONNECTIONS CO-MENTORING
Grand Connections brings together older adult volunteers and GVSU students to build meaningful relationships through mentoring, shared experiences, and community engagement.
SEIDMAN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The Seidman College of Business Mentorship Program seeks alumni with professional experience in a business-related area to mentor upperclass students.
Student Support
MOVE-IN
Help welcome our newest Lakers as they settle in to their home-away-from home and join the Grand Valley family.
MAJORS FAIR
The Majors Fair is an opportunity for students to explore majors and career paths, including speaking with alumni working in various fields and industries.
STUDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM
Through the Be a Laker, Bring a Laker program, alumni can connect with prospective students, share Grand Valley information, and encourage them to apply.
STUDENT SCHOLARS DAY
Join us to celebrate the creative work performed by GVSU students. Alumni volunteers help with set up/tear down, registration, and greeting.
Leadership Opportunities
ALUMNI ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Alumni Advisory Council works to engage and support the GVSU Alumni Network, advance the goals of the university, and provide advice and support to the Alumni Relations staff.
YOUNG ALUMNI COUNCIL
The Young Alumni Council (YAC) works to engage fellow young alumni and create a sense of community through programming and events.
ALUMNI NETWORKS
Our affinity and regional based alumni networks provide opportunities for alumni to stay connected with each other and Grand Valley.