Get Involved: Regional Club Alumni Volunteers

RISD Regional Clubs welcome alumni and students with interest or affiliation regardless of race, ethnicity, orientation, gender expression and identity, cultural background or regional location.

REGIONAL EVENTS

• CONNECT alumni, families and friends to create a stronger global community 
• FOSTER ongoing relationships with students and recent alumni to help navigate life after RISD 
• ENHANCE the lives of participants through professional, social and cultural programs of interest 
• GROW local RISD communities 
• PROMOTE RISD through the club’s presence in metropolitan areas and highlight alumni achievements 
• SUPPORT the institution’s mission through volunteer opportunities, encouraging a lifelong relationship with RISD

Volunteer Leaders

Regional Club Volunteer Leaders are essential to the lasting impact and success of the clubs. Volunteer Leaders can propose and lead events that align with their interests. Each region has its own rhythm, and RISD’s Regional Programs Officer works with you to determine what is best for your community.

DUTIES

• Help organize, plan and coordinate regional events for alumni with Alumni + Family Relations 
• Event roles: greet attendees, capture accurate attendance, photograph events, research venues and opportunities, coordinate speakers, food or supplies, and more depending on programming 
• Attend regional club events and encourage the same from others in your network 
• Maintain open communication with the Office of Alumni + Family Relations 
• Recruit volunteers and help with succession for club longevity 
• Schedule or attend most club planning meetings

REQUIREMENTS

• A commitment to RISD and the aims of an art & design education 
• Belief in the importance of alumni support of RISD 
• Commitment to advanced planning to align with institutional timelines and communications policies 
• Enthusiasm as an ambassador representing RISD in a positive manner 
• Creative thinking in planning relevant events with limited budgets, willingness to ask for help 
• Signs and adheres to volunteer confidentiality agreement, which allows us to share alumni contact info

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER

• The opportunity to help build a vibrant, supportive social and creative RISD Community where you live
• Recognition amongst your peers
• Special Invites to (non-club) RISD events; comped registration fees to paid club events
• Volunteering can grow your network and allow for opportunities to reconnect with old friends 
• Represent RISD at events that may take place in your city
• Continuing to improve leadership skills; speaking invitations as club representative
• Giving back to an institution that you have a real personal connection to
• Having the opportunity to engage with new graduates and help support them while they are starting their careers
• Developing new business relationships as a result of my engagement with alumni and others I meet along the way
• Working with talented and friendly volunteers and staff members who help make volunteering worthwhile and fun

We invite all RISD alumni to join us and help maintain this important program benefiting the global RISD community! Whether you are interested in being a club Chair or providing event support, there are many different ways to be involved. Your role as a volunteer is a positive way to give back to your alma mater, and above all, be a fun and rewarding experience for you.