Volunteer for Bucknell

Ways to Get Involved

• Help with your Class Reunions

  Every five years, Class Reunion Leadership Teams ensure a successful and memorable experience for their class during Reunion Weekend at Bucknell by:

  • Encouraging classmates to attend Reunion Weekend and support Bucknell with a financial contribution.
  • Recruiting and managing their Class Outreach Committee.
  • Collaborating with Bucknell staff to plan programs, activities and class events.

  Volunteer to help with your Reunion

   

• Serve on a Board

  Serving in a leadership role with a board, committee or association utilizes your skills and expertise in support of the student experience and the future of Bucknell.

  • The Bucknell Alumni Association Board of Directors
    The Bucknell University Alumni Association (BUAA) Board of Directors is a diverse group of passionate alumni who care about maintaining a strong bond between alumni, the University and its students. The board includes representatives from varying class years, backgrounds and geographic locations and focuses on opening doors, volunteering, giving back and engaging.
  • The Bucknell Parents Association Board of Directors
    The Bucknell University Parents Association Board of Directors is the governing body of the Parents Association. Representing around 7,000 parents, Bucknell's parents board works on behalf of the University and parents to enhance our students' educational experience. Board membership comprises around 80 parents representing first-year to senior classes.
  • The Bucknell Black Alumni Association Board of Directors
    The Bucknell University Black Alumni Association seeks to increase the diversity of the Bucknell campus community and foster positive relationships between the University, multicultural students and Black alumni to build and maintain a strong network.
  • The LGBTQA Alumni Committee
    The LGBTQA Alumni Committee provides leadership and a supportive presence for LGBTQA individuals and their allies at Bucknell through programming and mentoring.
  • The Bucknell Engineering Alumni Association
    The Bucknell Engineering Alumni Association (BEAA) supports the general well-being of Bucknell’s College of Engineering by maintaining an active and enduring relationship with the University. Every Bucknell Engineering graduate is a member of the BEAA and we have a highly engaged group of about 35 volunteers who comprise our BEAA Board and work to make sure the organization is supporting College of Engineering students, faculty, staff and alumni.

  Get started by completing the volunteer interest form

   

• Connect with the Center for Career Advancement

  Help the Center for Career Advancement launch Bucknellians. Submit internship or job opportunities directly to our Employer Relations team or consider attending any one of the career fairs that we host throughout the academic year both in-person and virtually.

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• Get Involved with your Regional Club

  Are you interested in helping to plan events for alumni in your region? Consider volunteering with your local regional club to plan academic, service, cultural, athletic and social events to bring Bucknellians together in your geographic area. Check out the full list of established clubs.

  Another way to give back in your geographic area is through the Bucknell Clubs Annual Regional Events of Service (CARES) series — a nationwide volunteer effort to bring alumni, students, parents and friends of Bucknell together to improve their local communities.

   

• Become a Microvolunteer

  Are you interested in volunteering, but have limited time? A microvolunteer opportunity requires a small amount of time and a minimal commitment. Examples include helping to share information on behalf of Bucknell, hosting a social media takeover, recording a short video, assisting with crowdfunding, etc.