Volunteer Networks
Alumni making a difference
Alumni around the globe are reconnecting with their UCSC community through exciting volunteer opportunities – in-person and virtually. The needs are many. Find a volunteer opportunity that excites you. Reconnect, meet other alumni, support students, and be a part of the UC Santa Cruz future that is transforming the world.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities or suggest a new one. Email Barbara at baoden@ucsc.edu to inquire about volunteering.
Learn about the Alumni Council
The UCSC Alumni Association is led by amazing Alumni Council volunteers. Consider applying to be an Alumni Councilor, or join them in their impactful work by serving on one of their committees.
Alumni identity groups
Shared identity alumni networks offer alumni the opportunity to celebrate diversity in the UCSC alumni community and connect around shared interests and backgrounds. Our Alumni Identity networks mirror the resource centers available to support current UCSC students. Contact us to learn more or get involved.
Volunteer for Alumni Reunion Weekend
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025 will bring together and celebrate the classes of 1965-1975 on UC Santa Cruz campus, April 25-27, 2025. We need volunteers to help find and invite classmates. Email alumni@ucsc.edu.
Endless volunteer opportunities
With a commitment as small as two-hours, you can make a lasting impact. Join us in strengthening the UCSC community—your time and talents make a difference! Volunteer opportunities:
- Host an alumni event (in-person or virtual)
- Help plan a reunion
- Support student move-in or commencement weekend
- Host a Slug Summer Send-Off for incoming students
- Submit stories for alumni social media
- Be a Giving Day advocate
- Help us find lost alumni
- Serve on a committee
- Read scholarship applications
Be a regional ambassador
Join Slug Ambassadors and partner with UCSC to connect and support fellow Slugs in your communities! As an ambassador, you can plan exciting events, assist with outreach, volunteer, and fundraise. This is not just an opportunity to give back to your alma mater but also a chance to grow your personal networks and make a positive impact in your community. Come be a part of something special!
Volunteers in action
Read what other alumni have to say about their volunteer experience at UCSC.
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