Be a part of the Drake community by volunteering your time, talent, and expertise. Alumni Relations offers several ways to volunteer, both in Des Moines and from afar.
Volunteer Opportunities
Refer a Bulldog Know a potential prospective student? Make a referral. (It’s easy!)
Attend Admission Reception Help secure the next class of Bulldogs by attending an admission reception and sharing your Drake story.
Host Admission Reception Help secure the next class of Bulldogs by hosting a reception for prospective students.
Write Notecards to Prospective Students Help secure the next class of Bulldogs by writing notecards to prospective students about how Drake has shaped your life.
Represent Drake at an Event Attend a local admissions event in your region to share your Drake experience with prospective students.
DU Good Month Every October, we come together to volunteer as Bulldogs. Help organize a DU Good Month event in your area.
Help Plan Regional Events Help create and coordinate local alumni programming.
Host/Sponsor an Alumni Event Host or sponsor an event to engage alumni in your area.
Serve on a Regional Alumni Board/Community Board Serve on your local regional, Black, or LGBTQ+ Alumni community board and help bring alumni together throughout the country.
Speak to a Class/Sit on a Panel Share your knowledge with current Drake students on campus or virtually.
Alumni/Student Resume Review Provide feedback and recommendations on resumes for students and fellow alumni.
Ready to Volunteer?
Get started by exploring opportunities that fit your interests. Whether you're referring a Bulldog, looking for DU Good Month details, or exploring other ways to get involved, use the links available—or fill out the form below and our Alumni Relations team will follow up with next steps.