Our international volunteer community
Wherever you’re based around the world, you can share your expertise and insights while developing their own skills.
The University of Greenwich community is enhanced by our alumni volunteers. Hundreds of alumni give their time, expertise and knowledge to support the university. From mentoring our students and sitting on advisory boards, we are incredibly thankful for your support.
Below you will find current opportunities as well as opportunities where we need support all year round.
Inspire the next generation at an Open Day
Would you like to inspire the next generation of Greenwich students by sharing your experience of life at university? As a valued member of our alumni community, your unique personal experiences can resonate with current and prospective students.
Upcoming Open Day Dates
- Wednesday 29 May - Postgraduate Virtual Open Day
- Saturday 22 June - Open Day
Having direct access to alumni who have first-hand experience in the “real world” offers invaluable insights for our students, helping them to plan and prepare for life at Greenwich.
Join us at Greenwich, Avery Hill or Medway campus for the next University of Greenwich Open Day. There are lots of different ways of getting involved such as:
- Participate in Department discussions: Support Q&A sessions and share your wisdom
- Engage prospective students: Have conversations with prospective students about your university experiences at a Faculty, Greenwich Students’ Union or Employability and Careers stand.
Fill in the expression of interest form at the end of this page and a member of the Events team will be in touch.
Become an International Volunteer
Throughout the year, we are interested in hearing from alumni based around the world to better engage and support our global alumni community.
Your involvement matters:
- Give back: Contribute to the growth and success of the next generation of students.
- Cultural exchange: Embrace diversity and learn about different cultures from first-hand experiences shared by your fellow alumni.
- Social events and reunions: Relive your university memories and create new ones!
Join our Alumni: International Volunteers Group, where we connect with alumni based around the world to better engage and support our global Greenwich community.
Mentor a student
Embark on a transformative journey through the University of Greenwich’s inclusive Career Mentoring Programme. Designed to empower students across all faculties and facilitated seamlessly through our Ask Alumni+ platform.
We partner with mentors who are alumni and partners from local, national and international employers, including Google, Oracle, PwC, Barclays, The Royal College of Psychiatrists, ArcelorMittal and many more.
Mentors and mentees receive support through training sessions, 1-2-1s, catch-ups and drop-in sessions to ensure you are getting the most out of mentoring. Alongside our partners, we hold several events throughout the mentoring programme, including exclusive workshops and networking opportunities.
Why be a mentor?
The contribution our alumni mentors make to the mentoring programme is truly invaluable. There are many reasons alumni want to become mentors. You want to give something back and be the role model you would have wanted. You want to share your personal/industry expertise and experiences.
Mentors also gain a lot. You have an opportunity to build your skills and competencies as a leader or advisor. You also gain from reverse mentoring such as insight from mentees on their lived experiences, current academic learning, and the outlook of early career talent.
How does it work?
- Registration date: From September to December.
- Programme date: From January to June.
- Time commitment: 1 to 4 hours per month (virtually or in person) set by you and your mentee.
- Support and training: Mentors have access to the Career Mentoring team, who provide training videos and a guidance pack ahead of the start date. The team is also on hand throughout to support mentors with any queries or additional information.
Registration has now closed; however, if you're interested in mentoring in the future, find out more via the Mentoring Linktree.
Share your experience as a panel speaker
Across the university, staff are seeking alumni from diverse fields to speak about their career journey and experience since leaving Greenwich. These events may be organised by your Faculty or the Employability and Apprenticeship team and welcome students from all degrees interested in starting a career in a specific industry.
Volunteer opportunities usually require approximately 1.5 hours of your availability and can include:
- Taking part in a panel as a speaker
- Delivering a lecture-style session
- Leading a workshop
- Presenting a 10-minute 'lightening' talk
- Participating in an application series and offering constructive feedback on pitches
- Connecting and networking
If you're interested in being a speaker, please join the Alumni Volunteering Community on the Ask Alumni+ platform.
The community provides a space for alumni interested in supporting Greenwich students through a range of virtual and in-person activities across the year. Members can view new and upcoming volunteer opportunities as they’re posted to the feed by University of Greenwich staff. All volunteer hours are recorded, and volunteers are recognised in the annual Supporter Roll.
Become a Giving Champion
We are seeking alumni volunteers who can leverage their networks and communities to showcase giving to Greenwich, starting with our crowdfunding programme.
What does it mean to be a Giving Champion?
As a Giving Champion, you will choose and fundraise for at least one project that holds personal significance to you. We provide you with all the essential resources you need, including template emails, social media posts, captivating images and more.
Join a community committed to giving
As a Giving Champion, you’re not just an individual fundraiser, you are part of a dedicated community focused on redefining the culture of giving within our broader community. Your role involves raising awareness of the various ways of our community of supporters can create a meaningful difference through fundraising.
Together, we can make a greater impact
Whatever your connection to Greenwich, you have the potential to help us extend our reach to a broader audience than we can on our own. Join us in becoming a Giving Champion and let’s transform lives and communities together.
Register your interest online or find out more about becoming a Giving Champion.
Register your interest in volunteering
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Thank you
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