Alumni Center Ambassadors

Become a volunteer (Alumni Center Ambassador) at the new ISU Alumni Center by volunteering on a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly basis. It’s a great way to showcase the Iowa State University Alumni Association and Iowa State University while having fun, meeting people, and visiting with alumni. 

Alumni Center Ambassador Volunteer Opportunities

All volunteers will be trained for the specific responsibilities listed below:

Alumni Center Tour Guide
Volunteers will give tours of the ISU Alumni Center on a daily basis for guests that stop by, as well as give special tours when alumni, students, and friends make advanced appointments. Volunteers should have flexible schedules and enjoy speaking in front of people. Good voice projection and the ability to walk up and down the stairs when the elevator is not available are important. Most tours will be approximately 45 minutes, and a script will be provided as part of the training. 
Time commitment: Volunteers may sign up on a weekly or bi-monthly basis or be on-call as needed for the special tours.

College for Seniors Volunteer
Volunteers will assist with class reservations at the College for Seniors previews in the fall and spring, assist with class preparations, and serve as class assistants during classes.
Time commitment: Approximately one hour each in August and February to assist in taking class registrations. Two to three hours to assist with classes. Class are 1 1/2 hours in length, and class assistants will include volunteers who have registered for the class.

Cyclone Central Tailgate Volunteer
Volunteers will assist with set-up for the tailgate, check membership cards, and/or take money from guests as they enter the ISU Alumni Center. 
Time commitment: 2-4 hours during home football games. Volunteers may choose which games they want to work.

Alumni Days Class Reunion Volunteer
In May alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago are invited back for their special reunion. Volunteers will assist in registering guests and performing minor clerical duties. 
Time commitment:  2-4 hours during Alumni Days in May.

Alumni Center Events Volunteer
The ISU Alumni Center will be hosting a number of events throughout the year. Responsibilities include greeting guests, registering guests, assisting with decorating, and other miscellaneous tasks. 
Time commitment: 2-4 hours when special events are scheduled. Volunteers will be contacted as needed throughout the year for events held during the week and weekends.

Apply online now!
 Download Ambassadors Application in PDF format

Contact Julie Larson for more information.