Stay connected. Lead locally. Make an impact.
No matter where life has taken you, you are part of the ANU story. The Global Alumni Volunteer Program offers a flexible way to stay engaged, give back, and help shape a brighter future for alumni and students.
What is a Global Alumni Volunteer
Global Alumni Volunteers are alumni who help connect others in their region or area of interest. You might organise a small gathering, share your story, mentor a student, or help promote local alumni activities. It is a flexible role that fits around your life, and support is available whenever you need it.
When several alumni in the same area or with similar interests begin working together, they may form an Alumni Network with help from the University.
Ways to get involved
Depending on your interests and availability, you might choose to:
- Host a local meet-up such as a coffee catch-up, gallery visit or cultural celebration
- Share your story or expertise through an interview, article or Q&A
- Support other alumni by helping to coordinate online or in-person activities
- Become a digital advocate and help amplify alumni news in your region
- Get involved in local community initiatives or volunteering
- Contribute to professional development events, including panels, workshops or networking sessions
Why get involved?
The ANU Global Alumni Volunteer Program offers alumni a unique opportunity to reconnect with one another and with the University. By being involved, you help strengthen the alumni community across borders and showcase values of leadership and service. Alumni can organise meet-ups, mentor students and share expertise to help build a compassionate, globally connected future.
Explore the list of upcoming alumni global activities
Global alumni activities and meet-ups will be listed on the Alumni Events page.
How to get started?
If you’re keen to bring alumni together by location, profession or shared interest, start by completing the .
We will work with you to explore your interests, time available and goals as a volunteer, including in-person or online events, interviews, mentoring and more. We offer three flexible tiers of support for alumni-led events. No matter the size or format, we enjoy seeing the global ANU community connect and thrive.
Tier 1: Self-led alumni activities
Informal, self-led activities using your own networks, such as casual meet-ups. Registration support is available if needed.
Tier 2: ANU promoted alumni events
Activities submitted at least two quarters (six months) in advance. The University may assist with promotion, logistics and speaker sourcing.
Tier 3: ANU Alumni-supported events
Full support, including promotion, planning guidance, branded materials and, where eligible, financial assistance.
More detail is available in the What else you should know section.
From hosting a meet-up to sharing your alumni story or leading a local charitable initiative, we are here to support you. Speak with the alumni team about your ideas by submitting the at least six weeks before your planned date.
Running events and activities may require financial support. While funding is limited, we aim to help where possible, prioritising activities that support the University’s key goals.
Depending on the request, support may be provided as reimbursement after the event (with receipts and a post-event report) or through direct vendor payment.
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Once your activity is scheduled, invite fellow alumni by sharing it on social media, sending emails or reaching out through your local networks. The alumni team can help promote your initiative across the global community.
Be sure to capture highlights, including photos, attendance and feedback.