Volunteer Information

Ways to Get Involved

More than a thousand Wheaton alumni currently devote their time and creativity as college volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for Wheaton, we welcome you! Your involvement can take many forms: the opportunities are endless. We invite you to explore to see what suits you best.

Regional Clubs

Regional Clubs are formed where there is a geographical concentration of Wheaton constituents and events are open to all Wheaton College alumni, guests, current parents, and students.

Alumni Board of Directors

The Alumni Board of Directors serves as an inclusive voice of and for the alumni.

Social Media Ambassadors

Social Media Ambassadors engage with their Wheaton network through social media by liking, sharing, reposting and commenting on Wheaton College Alumni content.

Regional Clubs

Regional Clubs are formed where there is a geographical concentration of Wheaton constituents and events are open to all Wheaton College alumni, guests, current parents, and students.

Regional Volunteers are part of a committee in a region who are willing to assume leadership responsibility for sustained activity.

Serve as primary link between the regional club and the College
Share all club communications with the Office of Alumni Relations
Work with staff to plan 1-4 club events/activities
Completes required post-event duties and send to the Alumni Relations Office

Yearly time commitment: 2-5 hours

Alumni Board of Directors

The Alumni Board of Directors serves as an inclusive voice of and for the alumni.

In keeping with the college’s mission, the Board strives to foster meaningful connections and engagement between and among alumni, future alumni and the college.

Increase alumni participation in the College’s activities and fundraising efforts
Serve as an active member of two Board Committees and attend committee meetings as scheduled and participate in the initiatives of the committee
Attend key alumni programs and events and encourage participation in on-campus and regional Alumni Association programs
Nominate candidates for our Alumni Achievement Awards
Nominate candidates for our Alumni Board of Directors
Support the College financially through a gift in each fiscal year.

Yearly time commitment: Varies on board position and committee

Social Media Ambassadors

Social Media Ambassadors engage with their Wheaton network through social media by liking, sharing, reposting and commenting on Wheaton College Alumni content.

Remember to use the hashtag #WheatonMAAlum
Receive a monthly email with curated posts to share
Encourage others to follow Wheaton College social media accounts
Provide feedback on what the College is sharing

Yearly time commitment: 15 minutes

Class Committee Volunteers

Class Committee Volunteers work together with one another to cover all traditional class officer positions including coordinating reunion, writing class notes, garnering philanthropic support, providing leadership, support and encouragement to members of the class.

Class Officers

Class Officers are the College's liaisons to the rest of the class and in turn, the College looks to these individuals for advice, input and ideas.

Admissions Ambassadors

Admission Ambassadors offer prospective students alumni insight of, Why Wheaton?

Class Committee Volunteers

Class Committee Volunteers work together with one another to cover all traditional class officer positions including coordinating reunion, writing class notes, garnering philanthropic support, providing leadership, support and encouragement to members of the class.

Term: 5 years that run from Reunion to Reunion
Yearly time commitment: 5-10 hours

Class Officers

Class Officers are the College's liaisons to the rest of the class and in turn, the College looks to these individuals for advice, input and ideas.

All class officers should communicate with classmates through various channels, stay in touch with Wheaton staff, make a gift to the Wheaton Fund, serve on the Reunion planning committee and attend Leadership Weekend in the fall.

- - Class President provides leadership, support and encouragement to the other officers and members of the class.
    - Calls and presides at all class and officer meetings
  - Class Vice President serves as the Reunion Program Coordinator for class reunion.
    - Organizes and chairs a reunion committee leading up to a reunion year.
  - Class Secretary is the main correspondent between the class officers, the College and members of the class.
    - Writes Class Notes section for the Wheaton magazine
    - Notifies the College of any class members address change
    - Takes notes at meetings

Term: 5 years that run from Reunion to Reunion
Yearly time commitment: 5-10 hours

Admissions Ambassadors

Admission Ambassadors offer prospective students alumni insight of, Why Wheaton?

Share your story and help reach the next generation of Wheaties.

Write postcards to accepted students in your area, welcoming them to Wheaton
Be a representative at High School admissions fairs in your area (need is limited)
Post a testimonial of your ‘Why Wheaton’ story telling why you chose Wheaton and how it changed your life

Yearly time commitment: 1-2 hours

Wheaton Fund Volunteers

Wheaton Fund Volunteers are alumni from all class years committed to leading the charge of raising funds through their personal Wheaton networks that strengthen and grow philanthropic relationships between the college and its alumni.

Wheaton Fund Advocates

Wheaton Fund Advocates serve as micro-volunteers comprised of alumni, students, parents and faculty/staff members to make the greatest impact during Wheaton’s high-impact/time-sensitive fundraising initiatives (i.e., #GivingTuesday & Wheaton’s Day of Giving).

Annual Leadership Giving Council

Annual Leadership Giving Council members seek to inspire support from fellow alumni by making Leader-level gifts ($1,000+), encouraging a select portfolio of peers to join them in the Mary Lyon Leadership Society, and serve as advocates for Wheaton College and the Wheaton Fund.

Wheaton Fund Volunteers

Wheaton Fund Volunteers are alumni from all class years committed to leading the charge of raising funds through their personal Wheaton networks that strengthen and grow philanthropic relationships between the college and its alumni.

Along with supporting the Wheaton Fund annually, and participating in regular trainings and check-ins, Wheaton Fund Volunteers:

Conduct peer-to-peer outreach by selecting a personalized list of 10-20 alumni that can be grouped by class, affinity, identity, major or region
Promote specific fundraising initiatives throughout the year (Socktober, Giving Tuesday, Day of Giving, and other fundraising challenges)
Work with class volunteers and other affinity networks to prepare for reunion cycles (*If volunteers are in a reunion cycle, volunteer efforts will focus on class-specific philanthropy and attendance at Reunion)
Participate in occasional conference calls and regular email exchanges
Attend the annual Alumni Leadership Conference in October
Report updates and important information changes to the Wheaton Fund Volunteer Manager, and relay questions or concerns that arise during conversations with alumni
Help identify and recruit new fundraising volunteers from the Wheaton community

Term: 1 year; renewable as many times as volunteer wishes to remain engaged
Time commitment: 2-4 hours a month for Wheaton depending on the time of the year and the fundraising initiative

Wheaton Fund Advocates

Wheaton Fund Advocates serve as micro-volunteers comprised of alumni, students, parents and faculty/staff members to make the greatest impact during Wheaton’s high-impact/time-sensitive fundraising initiatives (i.e., #GivingTuesday & Wheaton’s Day of Giving).

Wheaton Fund Advocates are

Enthusiastic supporters of Wheaton who promote, advocate, and share the impact of Wheaton Fund challenges to the greater Wheaton community through social media platforms
Utilize/link the GiveCampus fundraising platform to social media accounts for fundraising promotion
Make their gifts during one of Wheaton’s challenges and consider creating a challenge/matching gift opportunity with your network
Support and engage with other Advocates digitally
Participate in a pre-launch call and regular email exchanges during the challenge(s)
Help identify and recruit new fundraising voices in the Wheaton alumni community

Term: 1 year; renewable as many times as volunteer wishes to remain engaged

Annual Leadership Giving Council

Annual Leadership Giving Council members seek to inspire support from fellow alumni by making Leader-level gifts ($1,000+), encouraging a select portfolio of peers to join them in the Mary Lyon Leadership Society, and serve as advocates for Wheaton College and the Wheaton Fund.

The Council is composed of alumni volunteers from across class years who are committed to sustaining Wheaton’s academic excellence by building on tradition and ensuring transformation.
Council membership is by invitation only
A term on the council is two years and renewable at the invitation of the Director of the Wheaton Fund

Term: 2 years; renewable at the invitation of the Director of the Wheaton Fund
Time commitment: Attendance at 3 council meetings per year; quarterly conference calls/virtual meetings, and regular email exchanges

Alumni Volunteer Form

Volunteers play an important role in building a vibrant, supportive community for Wheaton students and fellow alumni. From helping organize your reunion to speaking at career events to leading a regional club, you can get involved in many ways. There are countless ways to get involved and make an impact on our community.

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Admissions Ambassador

Alumni Board of Directors

Annual Leadership Giving Council

Class Committee Volunteer

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Regional Clubs

Social Media Ambassador

Wheaton Fund Volunteers

Wheaton Fund Advocates

Leadership Weekend 2023

Thank you to all of our volunteers who attended Leadership Weekend. Dates and schedule for 2024 will be announced in the coming months.

Class Volunteer Resources

Mini-Reunion Planning

Mini-Reunions are an important class activity as they strengthen old friendships, establish new ones, build class identity, and reinforce ties to Wheaton.

For Class Secretaries

Learn more about how to submit class notes to the Wheaton Magazine and stay on top of deadlines.

Wheaton Fund Volunteer Resources

Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement

Alumni List Request Form

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Over 600 alumni volunteer their time, talent, and resources to the college — strengthening alumni relationships and serving the entire Wheaton community.

Regional Clubs

Alumni Board of Directors

Social Media Ambassadors

Regional Clubs

Alumni Board of Directors

Social Media Ambassadors

Class Committee Volunteers

Class Officers

Admissions Ambassadors

Class Committee Volunteers

Class Officers

Admissions Ambassadors

Wheaton Fund Volunteers

Wheaton Fund Advocates

Annual Leadership Giving Council

Wheaton Fund Volunteers

Wheaton Fund Advocates

Annual Leadership Giving Council

Alumni Volunteer Form