Volunteer

Every year, more than 15,000 Princetonians volunteer to serve Princeton and University-sponsored projects around the world. Through their generous gifts of time and resources, dedicated alumni put into practice the University's motto, "In the Nation's Service and In the Service of All Nations."

Get involved with Princeton's alumni communities

Work with your class, volunteer with your regional association or join the APGA or one of Princeton's affiliated groups.

Join your local Alumni Schools Committee

Become an ASC volunteer and help interview prospective students for Princeton.

Participate in a University-sponsored service project

Find out how you and your class, regional association or affiliated group can start your own community service project.

Provide career advice to other Princetonians in your field

Join the Alumni Careers Network or participate in a Princeton Net(working) Night in your region.

Help choose recipients for the Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Work with a committee in your region to identify and commend young people who are working to increase understanding and mutual respect among all races.

Support your class or regional Annual Giving Campaign

Participate in a tradition of giving back to the University and help Princeton achieve its highest aspirations.


Volunteer Profile

When a teacher at his Nashville high school encouraged him to apply to an Ivy League school, young Frederick Strobel knew exactly which school he would consider: Princeton. So enthusiastic was he about Princeton that Strobel began his volunteer life well before he graduated. In 1972 he answered the call from a Nashville alumnus who asked him to join in on some Alumni Schools Committee interviews when he was home on vacations—and he has been doing student interviews ever since.

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Awards

The Alumni Association makes a number of awards throughout the year. Some are in recognition of general achievement, while others are specific to Reunions activities. Some are made to individuals, while others are made to alumni organizations, be they classes, regions, affiliated groups or committees.

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Volunteer Resources

Current class, Reunions and regional volunteers can login to the Volunteers site to gain access to additional materials and resources.

Alumni Council

The Alumni Council of Princeton University is the governing body of the Alumni Association of Princeton University. The Alumni Council Committees, and the many alumni volunteers who serve on them, are actively engaged in developing and promoting new programs for Princeton alumni to connect with each other and with Princeton.

Alumni Council committees
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