Alumni & External Relations

Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ Alumni Association Volunteer Guidelines & Expectations

What is an Alumni Volunteer?

Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ alumni volunteers are individuals who freely choose to donate their time and resources to assist Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ in the following ways:

  • Program or event panelist, speaker, moderator, or facilitator
  • College or University based board or advisory member
  • Alumni Association chapter leader
  • Mentor, including in person or virtual

Without the promise or expectation of receiving compensation for their services.

Volunteer Expectations & Guidelines

  • Act in a professional manner as a representative of Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ University
  • Respect, uphold and support the vision, mission, and strategic initiatives of the Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ and/or Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ Alumni Association.
  • Serve as a Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ champion and goodwill ambassador among peers and in the community.
  • Know general facts about the university, as well as how to refer others to the Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ Alumni Association website and social media.
  • Share your Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ experience and how it has prepared you for success after college with fellow alumni, students, prospective students and families.
  • Do not make any comment or promise regarding the possibility of a student’s admissibility
  • Identify yourself as a Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ alumni volunteer.
  • A Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ volunteer is expected to abide by Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ policies and regulations that govern their actions, including but not limited to those of prohibited against discrimination and harassment, ethical behavior, confidentiality, financial responsibility safety, and substance use.

Qualifications:

  • Effective communicator
  • Enthusiasm for Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½
  • Ability and desire to interact with people from different backgrounds
  • Ideology aligned with Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½’s goals and objectives