Alumni Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in helping students learn about careers in your industry? Below are ways we can help you engage. When you’re ready to raise your hand, contact Anne Santaniello, Associate Director for Alumni Programs, at asantaniello@wesleyan.edu.

Alumni Panels (virtual/in-person) — Sit on a panel with multiple alumni from your field to provide students with a range of perspectives about your industry/field. These are often co-sponsored with academic departments or alumni professional networks or affinity groups.

Cardinal Connections (virtual/in-person) — Share your career journey with a small group of students to help them learn from your industry and work experience. Cardinal Connections are hour-long conversations with a registration cap to ensure a less intimidating setting for both the speakers and students.

Career Trek host (in-person) — If your organization is within a 1-2 hour drive of campus and is willing to host students, we can coordinate a field trip visit to your workplace.

Mock Interviews (virtual) — Conduct a mock interview with a student who is preparing for an interview in your industry and/or graduate school program. Mock interviews will be held via Zoom or in Handshake to allow access for everyone. Coordinated by our specialist career advisors by industry.

WesLink (virtual) — Connect with students over Wesleyan’s winter break for 1-on-1 career conversations.