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What is an Alumni Volunteer?

Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ alumni volunteers are individuals who freely choose to donate their time and resources to assist Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University

• Respect, uphold and support the vision, mission, and strategic initiatives of the Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and/or Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Association.
• Serve as a Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Association website and social media.
• Share your Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ alumni volunteer.
• A Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ volunteer is expected to abide by Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ
• Ability and desire to interact with people from different backgrounds
• Ideology aligned with Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s goals and objectives