Volunteer

College Fairs

College fairs are events organized by high schools in different geographical areas where colleges and universities are represented by Admissions representatives or alumni volunteers. Prospective students and their parents attend these college fairs to seek information about the educational institutions represented, their programs, application and admissions process, programs and courses of study, etc. These college fairs are held September through November and March through May.

As a college fair volunteer, you will:

• Help recruit the best students for UAlbany
• Meet and speak to students and their families
• Share your college experience or insight on what it means to be a UAlbany graduate
• Answer questions and hand out UAlbany materials from the Admissions office
• Shadow an Admissions representative in your area to learn how college fairs are done

Accepted Student Receptions

Held in the spring, these events are offered by the Admissions Office with sponsorship by the Alumni Association. Receptions are held in certain demographic areas, at a home or a public venue to encourage students to attend the UAlbany. When you attend accepted student receptions hosted by the Admissions office, you'll meet students and their families and lend a personal touch to the event by sharing your own personal campus experience and connection to UAlbany.

Alumni are invited to write handwritten postcards to prospective Great Danes accepted through the University's Early Action Program, to support our enrollment and recruitment efforts. The Alumni Association will mail postcards, message ideas and postage stamps to you – all you have to do is write on the postcards and drop in the mail. Help prospective students make their decision to join the ever-growing Great Dane family! Volunteers are recruited for the Postcard Project late December through mid-January.

If you are looking for an easy way to give back to your alma mater and make a difference, volunteering as an admissions ambassador is a great opportunity for you!

• You're helping to grow the UAlbany family
• You're changing the lives of future Great Danes.
• You'll receive recognition in alumni publications and at events.
• You'll be one of the first to know about new alumni programs and opportunities to engage!

If you are outgoing, professional and courteous, enjoy keeping up with UAlbany news and advancements, loved your college experience and want to help grow the Great Dane family, you'd be the perfect volunteer.