Volunteer

Impact is in the DNA of Bruins. Alums are active, conscious, and engaged citizens who want to create change. UCLA Alumni Affairs supports alumni in making a bigger impact in their lives, their communities, and the world.

Check out our menu of opportunities on the left to learn more about how you can get involved. Submit your interest form to share how you’d like to get involved.

read applications for alumni scholarships

Scholarship applications can be read and evaluated online from anywhere and we need your help to read and score the applications from these incredible students. Learn more about Alumni Scholarships here.

Review the list of scholarship volunteer opportunities here and contact the Alumni Scholarships Program at alumnischolarships@support.ucla.edu to get involved.

college fairs

Represent UCLA at a college fair near you in California! You’ll have the opportunity to meet other active alumni volunteers, answer questions about UCLA and speak with prospective Bruins about why UCLA could be the ideal university for them.

Most college fairs are held at high schools on week nights during the months of August – November. An up-to-date listing of upcoming college fairs will be provided to volunteers after they attend a mandatory training session. You will be able to sign up for the fairs that are most convenient for your schedule. The time commitment is roughly 2-3 hours per fair.

For more information please contact FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.

Training: Volunteers participate in a mandatory virtual training session facilitated by Undergraduate Admissions and Alumni Affairs to learn more about UCLA’s admission process, UCLA facts, UCLA highlights, fair logistics and frequently asked questions. You will also learn more about volunteer expectations, get to meet other local volunteers and learn best practices.

alumni mentor program

As an alumni mentor, you will have the opportunity to provide students academic guidance as well as career and personal development advice. Your mentorship can empower students to create a game plan for the year ahead, explore career possibilities and even begin to build their network. We encourage mentors and students to connect on a regular basis (e.g., by phone, video conference or email). However, the frequency and form of communication are things you both can determine.

Whether you are right down the street or across the globe, we invite alumni from around the world to be part of the UCLA Alumni Mentor Program.

bruin day and transfer bruin day

Bruin Day is an exclusive, annual event designed especially for admitted students and their families to learn about our world-class academic programs, research opportunities and financial aid resources, take campus and housing tours, and experience what it means to be a Bruin.

Volunteers will interact with students and their families and convey to them their passion for UCLA, their experience as a student, and why they chose UCLA. You can also volunteer to serve on an alumni panel that answers questions about your UCLA experience and life after graduation.

To learn more, please contact the Future Bruin Initiatives team.

ucla volunteer day

The UCLA Volunteer Center’s inaugural event, UCLA Volunteer Day, has become a cornerstone of the UCLA experience. New students join together with continuing students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and community members to participate in a wide range of community service projects across Los Angeles and the globe.

Volunteers participate at 45+ community partner sites providing critical service work, beautification, and support at food banks, parks, shelters, senior centers, schools, veterans’ facilities, and various other community organizations.

Visit the UCLA Volunteer Center’s website for more information about UCLA Volunteer Day and the impact of this program on the community.

dinners for 12 strangers

Dinners for 12 Strangers is a 50+ year UCLA tradition that has become a global phenomenon. Every year, on one of three nights alumni, faculty and students come together to enjoy good food and great conversation. Find out how you can get involved here.

alum career volunteers

Give your time and expertise for the betterment of students, alumni and UCLA.

Through UCLA’s Alumni Career Engagement program you can share your insights and professional expertise with current students and the greater Bruin community. Learn more about getting involved in our UCLA Alumni Mentor Program, Interview with a Bruin, Networking Nights, student career prep programs or our vibrant UCLA ONE community.

Learn more or reach out to ace@support.ucla.edu to connect with a staff member to get involved today.