Current volunteering opportunities
Each year, the ºÚÁÏÉç receives the voluntary support of alumni, friends, local businesses and entrepreneurs. These gifts of time and expertise benefit the University in many important ways, and the impact of our volunteers cannot be underestimated.
Do you want to support the next generation of ºÚÁÏÉç graduates or help build the alumni network? There are lots of opportunities to get involved – on campus, internationally and online.
Our alumni volunteers have a huge impact on the ºÚÁÏÉç community and we are deeply grateful for everything you do.
Opportunities
Ways to support our current students and graduates
Join , our online platform which brings alumni and students together for networking and mentoring.
The platform is a place where students can reach out to alumni with one-off questions about your company or industry, or be matched with a student for short-term mentoring.
To offer online support and advice to current students, register on today!
Our 'Ask an Alum' events give students the chance to speak to graduates face-to-face in an informal setting on campus. These events take place in February and March each year for students from a range of subject areas.
If you would be willing to share your career journey with students at a live event, please let us know at mailto:alumni@surrey.ac.uk.
ºÚÁÏÉç placement students are considered among the best and most sought-after in the UK, offering many great skills to employers. Placements give students a taste of life in a work environment and the opportunity to put into practice the theory they have learnt on their undergraduate course.
If your company would be interested employing a ºÚÁÏÉç student for their placement year, Please email alumni@surrey.ac.uk.
Inspire a prospective student
Did you study at ºÚÁÏÉç as an international student or are you now living abroad? Help inspire the next generation of ºÚÁÏÉç students by becoming a Global Ambassador.
As a Global Ambassador, we will ask you for a profile outlining your experience at ºÚÁÏÉç and your journey since. There will also be opportunities to join webinars and live events to share your experience with prospective students.
In return, you'll join a network of Ambassadors across the world and get digital credentials to recognise your contribution.
Our alumni are invaluable at open days and applicant events as visitors genuinely value talking with graduates who have first-hand, recent insight of areas such as studying and living on campus, taking a Professional Training placement year and finding graduate employment.
Alumni play a very positive part in a prospective student’s decision to choose our University and we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and committed graduates of the past five years in all disciplines.
To find out more please email us at alumni@surrey.ac.uk.
Alumni profiles are a fantastic way of giving prospective students a flavour of what it's like to live and study at ºÚÁÏÉç, as well as helping them understand where a degree may lead. By sharing your story, you can enhance the aspirations of students who wish to follow your professional path, inspiring them to succeed.
Build alumni networks
If you would like to organise an alumni reunion, we are here to support you with any planning, invitations or promotion you may need.
If you would like guidance, get in touch at alumni@surrey.ac.uk
Are you already organising a ºÚÁÏÉç reunion? Remember to use the #ForeverºÚÁÏÉç on social media so that we can thank you afterwards!
Connect with fellow alumni in your region and around the world by getting involved with your local alumni club. Organise social and professional events, share news and updates, and network with other ºÚÁÏÉç graduates.
We have active clubs in Dubai, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Greece, and we are always looking to expand the network.
If you are interested in supporting an international alumni club, please get in contact at alumni@surrey.ac.uk.
Every spring, the annual Grad Sport event pits alumni against students to compete for the title of ‘Grad Sport Champions’.
We are grateful to the brilliant alumni volunteers to each year help us form the alumni sports teams to play against our student sports clubs.
Sports include:
- American football
- Badminton (men's, women's and mixed)
- Dodgeball
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football (men's and women’s)
- Hockey (men's and women’s)
- Lacrosse
- Mountaineering
- Netball
- Rowing
- Rugby (men's and women’s)
- Snowsports
- Squash (men's and women’s)
- Tennis
- Ultimate frisbee
If you would like to lead the alumni team in any of these sports, please get in touch at alumni@surrey.ac.uk