Volunteer
Share Your Talent
A successful journey through Western doesn't happen for students without help, whether through an internship, a conversation with a mentor, a job shadow, or advocacy for Western with our elected leaders in Olympia. We appreciate our volunteers, and our students flourish best when our alumni engage with them in meaningful ways.
Join an Advisory Board
Each college has an advisory board made up of alumni, corporate representatives, and community members who advise our programs and produce support through funding, internships, and mentoring. Many board members serve as guest lecturers and assist students with classroom projects. Interested? Email alumni@wwu.edu to get started.
Become a Social Media Ambassador
Want to inspire fellow alumni, friends and family to support your favorite department, club, team or program at WWU? The WWU Alumni Association is seeking volunteers to amplify Western's on social media with personal outreach by posting and sharing WWU-related news and events. Gathering with alumni friends? Tag the WWU Alumni Association on Facebook, @wwu_alumni on Instagram or wwualumni on Twitter. Have an idea of how to include social media outreach in a way that benefits Western? Please contact us at alumni@wwu.edu or message us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. In addition, every WWU Give Day, we seek social media ambassadors to encourage friends and fellow alumni to support Western.
Mentor a WWU Student
Our students benefit greatly from mentorship opportunities provided by alumni. Whether it's a day of job shadowing, a Zoom session, or an internship opportunity, we would be happy to connect you with students and put eager students in touch with you. Email us at alumni@wwu.edu WWU Alumni Association and we'll make it happen.
Provide an Internship
Many programs at Western partner with businesses and organizations to provide internships for students for college credit. WWU consistently ranks among the nation's top regional public universities evaluated annually by U.S. News & World Report. Diversify and revitalize your recruitment pipeline by connecting with Western’s innovative, thoughtful, and creative students. Contact either Career Services at careers@wwu.edu (360) 650-3240 to learn more or reach out to the WWU Alumni Association at alumni@wwu.edu to get started.
Western Advocates
One of the most valuable ways you can help Western is by being a voice for fully funding higher education in Olympia. Western Advocates is a volunteer program for those who are comfortable providing public comment and testimony, emailing and visiting with elected officials, and paving the way for a brighter future for our programs, departments, and students. There's no one better to represent Western than those who know and love it best—you, our alumni. Learn more about Western Advocates and how to sign up, or email alumni@wwu.edu to sign up.
Host an Event
Would you like to host a gathering of alumni, WWU families or students at your house or a local establishment? We're always looking for enthusiastic alumni and supporters to help WWU community members connect with each other out in the world.
Do you have other ideas on how you’d like to be involved? Let us know!