VOLUNTEER
Alumni volunteers embody the spirit of service that is an integral part of the WIS experience. Whether connecting with peer alumni through regional events and service activities, speaking to current students, participating in Career Day, mentoring young alumni, or raising funds for Annual Giving, there are many ways to remain connected to the WIS community.
We are grateful for our global network of volunteers who offer their time and talent on behalf of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents. See below for a variety of volunteer opportunities and please contact the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations at 202.243.1674 for more information.
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Alumni volunteers embody the spirit of service that is an integral part of the WIS experience. Whether connecting with peer alumni through regional events and service activities, speaking to current students, participating in Career Day, mentoring young alumni, or raising funds for Annual Giving, there are many ways to remain connected to the WIS community.
We are grateful for our global network of volunteers who offer their time and talent on behalf of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents. See below for a variety of volunteer opportunities and please contact the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations at for more information.
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| ALUMNI SPEAKERS |
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The Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations is always excited to invite alumni back to campus to share their work and wisdom with the WIS community. Recent Alumni Speaker topics include:
- Consulting Case Study: Problem solving the Bain Consulting way (Grade 11 Economics HL)
- It Starts with a Beat: The science behind a ‘hot’ beat (Grade 11 Music HL)
- The Future of Energy: An industry insider’s take on energy investments (Grade 11 Environmental Studies HL)
- The Future of Work: A policy maker's insight on how WIS prepares students for the working world (WIS Leadership Reception)
- Becoming an Author: A writer’s reflections on publishing a novel (Grade 11 English HL)
- WIS Alumni Giving Back: A WIS graduate’s perspective on the importance of staying involved and giving back as a WIS alum (Grade 12)
Estimated time commitment: 1-2 hours per visit
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| CLASS AGENT |
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Serving as liaisons between their classmates and the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations, Class Agents help maintain the integrity of their classmates' contact information so that they may remain up-to-date on school activities, while also providing opportunities for classmates to share their news with the broader WIS community through Class Notes.
Class Agents also play an important role in helping raise funds for Annual Giving by educating their peers on the philanthropic priorities of the School and the benefits of their participation at any level.
Estimated time commitment: 1+ hours per month
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| REGIONAL VOLUNTEER |
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Each year, WIS hosts events for alumni to reconnect with friends, broaden their network, and deepen their ties with the School. Regional volunteers offer on-the-ground insight as to where and when to have a local event and serve as hosts for the gathering.
Estimated time commitment: 3+ hours per event
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| REUNION PLANNING COMMITTEE |
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Members of a Reunion Planning Committee help contact classmates to encourage them to attend Reunion Weekend in June and update their classmates' contact information accordingly.
Members also work with the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations to plan the details of their upcoming Reunion, including programming and Reunion fundraising.
Estimated time commitment: 1+ hours per month; busiest from January to June
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| SERVICE PROJECT ORGANIZER |
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Service Project Organizers provide opportunities for alumni to make a positive impact on their communities through volunteering. Organizers assist with contacting organizations that could use volunteer help and coordinating with alumni in their respective region to facilitate a service activity.
Estimated time commitment: Varies depending on organization’s need
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