Volunteer Opportunities

Moravian University volunteers are dedicated alumni, students, families, and friends of the University who participate in sponsored college events and organizations, work to engage and excite their classmates and peers to do the same, and provide guidance for current students.

Volunteer Requirements and Expectations

• Embodies drive and passion to actively participate in campus events.
• Makes a personally meaningful gift to the Moravian Scholarship Fund or other institutional priorities. 
• Aids the Development Office with peer outreach and actively works to connect with others to ensure up-to-date contact information.
• Aids the Alumni Office by continually engaging fellow alumni with information on how to be an involved alum.
• Maintains regular contact with their staff liaison to identify potential volunteers, provides feedback on the program, and suggests other opportunities for engagement and fundraising.
• Adheres to the requirements and responsibilities of the specific volunteer group.
• Serves as an educated ally for Moravian’s Center for Inclusive Excellence initiatives. In this role, the volunteer will engage with underrepresented alumni and students to participate in leadership and volunteer opportunities and the life of the University.

Volunteer Groups

Volunteer groups require ongoing commitment and participation. Additional requirements and expectations can be provided by the volunteer coordinator.

Recognition for Volunteer Groups

• Free admission for volunteer and one guest to ticketed athletic events (contact the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement for tickets, when applicable).
• Two tickets to a Vespers service of volunteer's choice.
• Recognition in an issue of the Moravian University Magazine.
• Invitation to the Volunteer Barbecue each summer.
• Volunteer spotlight on alumni social media channels.

Independent Volunteering

Independent volunteer opportunities require limited time commitment and typically do not require recurring events or meetings over an extended period of time. Independent opportunities include:

• Admissions - MAAPP: MAAPP is a partnership between the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement and the Admissions Office, which allows alumni and families to assist with recruiting future Greyhounds. Volunteer opportunities include attending college fairs, open houses, or Accepted Students Days, as well as participating in notecard and phone campaigns. This program is open to Moravian University alumni and family members.
• Career Development: Serve as a mentor, speak on a panel, attend a career networking reception, or provide internships. These opportunities are open to alumni and family members. For additional information, call the Career Center at 610-861-1509 or visit the Career Center webpage.
• Class Reunion Committees: Reunion committees help plan five-year class reunions, which take place during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend. Responsibilities include contacting classmates and planning class-specific events. Phone conferencing enables long-distance alumni to attend the 1-3 committee meetings held during the year. This opportunity is open to undergraduate University alumni.
• Homecoming Volunteers: Volunteer for 2-4 hours during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend at the Alumni Tailgate by helping with kids zones, entrance/exit gates, and parking positions. These opportunities are open to any alumni and friends of the University.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: As Moravian continues to diversify its student body, we encourage alumni to help by supporting student events sponsored by the Center for Inclusive Excellence. 

Who to Contact

If you are interested in volunteering for one or multiple ongoing or independent volunteer opportunities, contact Amanda Maenza, Assistant Vice President of Alumni & Family Engagement, at maenzaa@moravian.edu or 610-861-1342, or complete our online form below. You will be contacted by the volunteer coordinator to further discuss the role.