Four Volunteer Areas

How can I volunteer?

Macalester alumni volunteer their time and talents to the college in four main areas: Student Support, Admissions, Class Agents and Leadership.

Student Support programs and activities bring alumni and students together for community, conversation and connection. From hosting internships to speaking on campus, serving as a host family to coaching teams, student support opportunities come in many different forms and are coordinated by many different departments, including (but not limited to) the Department of Multicultural Life, International Student Programs, Athletics, the Career Development Center, the Internship Program and academic departments. Student support volunteer opportunities vary by semester; some require a physical presence on campus, while others are available to alumni around the globe.

Admissions volunteers interview prospective students and represent Macalester at college fairs. We are particularly looking for alumni volunteers who graduated in the past ten years, alumni who live outside of Minnesota, and especially alumni who live outside of the United States.

Class Agents support donor participation and the Annual Fund while connecting with alumni in a direct and personal way. Class agents play a vital role in supporting the Annual Fund — you share experiences, professors, and stories with your classmates. Every gift counts, and your influence helps create opportunities for Mac students on campus today. What’s incolved? Support Macalester’s Annual Fund and engage 10 classmates with the college, with the ultimate goal that they contribute to the Annual Fund. Anything beyond that is up to you!

Leadership volunteers include members of the Board of Trustees, Alumni Board, chapter group steering committees and the young Macalester Alumni Connect (yMac) steering committee. Serving in a leadership role requires a multi-year commitment, as well as ongoing and consistent participation in outreach, event planning and fundraising on behalf of the college.

Interested in volunteering for Macalester? Sign up here and let us know what you’d like to do.