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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.

DU Good Month

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.

Refer a Bulldog

DU Good Month

 

Volunteer Interest Form

Greg Lin
Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement
  • Phone 515-271-1947
  • Email gregory.lin@drake.edu

2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
1-800-44-DRAKE


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