Get Involved

• Objective: To create a platform for alumni to share their experiences and expertise with current students and recent graduates, helping them make informed decisions about their career paths, further studies, and professional growth.
• Alumni Participation: Alumni can volunteer to become mentors in their specific areas of expertise. Mentors can offer career advice, share industry insights, and help students and recent graduates navigate challenges they may face in their professional journeys.

1. Alumni Sign-Up:
   • Alumni can opt-in through the Alumni Portal to become mentors by completing a short form that includes their career field, areas of expertise, and availability.
2. Matching Process:
   • The Alumni Relations Team will match mentors with students or recent graduates based on shared interests, career goals, and fields of study. This ensures meaningful and relevant guidance.
3. Mentorship Channels:
   • Mentorship can take place in various formats, including one-on-one meetings (virtual or in-person), group sessions, email correspondence, or even through webinars or career talks.
4. Mentorship Activities:
   • Mentors can help mentees with career planning, resume reviews, job search strategies, networking advice, skill development, and more.
   • Alumni can also share opportunities for internships, job openings, or special projects that may benefit the mentees.
5. Program Duration:
   • The mentorship program can be ongoing, with alumni and students agreeing on a specific duration of their partnership (e.g., 6 months, 1 year) or an as-needed basis.
6. Alumni Engagement:
   • The program will be a key way to keep alumni engaged with the university. It also creates a sense of responsibility and pride among alumni, knowing they are helping to shape the future of the next generation of professionals.

Benefits of the Program:

1. • For Students: Access to personalized guidance from professionals, improved career prospects, networking opportunities, and real-world insights into their chosen industries.
   • For Alumni: A fulfilling way to give back to the university, build connections with emerging talent, and stay connected to the university community. Alumni will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and shape the next generation of leaders.

• Objective: To encourage alumni to actively participate in organizing events, fundraising activities, and university outreach programs. Through volunteering, alumni can contribute their time, skills, and resources to help the university grow and support its students and faculty.

1. Alumni Sign-Up:
   • Alumni can sign up through the Alumni Portal to express their interest in volunteering. A sign-up form will ask for their areas of interest (event planning, fundraising, outreach, etc.) and availability.
2. Available Volunteer Roles:
   • The Alumni Relations Team will post volunteer opportunities on the portal, including details of specific roles, time commitments, and project descriptions. These could include:
     • Event Organization: Help with planning and executing alumni events, reunions, workshops, conferences, and social events.
     • Fundraising: Support efforts to raise funds for scholarships, university development, or special programs.
     • University Outreach: Assist with outreach programs aimed at attracting new students, representing the university at local and international education fairs, or engaging with high schools and other universities.
3. Mentorship and Advisory Roles:
   • Alumni can volunteer as mentors for student clubs, faculty advisory boards, or provide expert advice in specialized fields that benefit university programs and departments.
4. Project-Based Volunteering:
   • Alumni can assist with specific short-term projects that require their expertise, such as:
     • Coordinating a special event like the annual graduation ceremony.
     • Organizing a workshop for students to develop skills in areas like entrepreneurship, career planning, or leadership.
     • Running community outreach campaigns to promote Galala University in local or international communities.
5. Alumni Volunteer Recognition:
   • To encourage alumni participation, the university will recognize and celebrate those who contribute to volunteer efforts. This could include special certificates of appreciation, recognition at events, or public acknowledgments in Alumni News.
6. Tracking and Communication:
   • Volunteers can track their contributions and hours on the portal. The Alumni Relations Team will keep them updated on opportunities and progress, ensuring that alumni feel supported and valued for their contributions.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• For Alumni:
  
  • Stay engaged with the university and continue making an impact.
  • Network with other alumni and faculty members while giving back to the university community.
  • Gain personal satisfaction from helping students and contributing to the university’s success.
• For Students and the University:
  
  • Gain access to valuable skills, resources, and expertise through alumni involvement.
  • Improve the quality and success of university events and initiatives.
  • Strengthen the bond between the alumni and the university, creating a thriving, engaged community.

Volunteering Areas:

• Event Planning & Execution: Organizing reunions, graduation ceremonies, and workshops.
• Fundraising: Supporting the university’s scholarship programs, student aid, or specific academic departments.
• Alumni Outreach: Representing the university at alumni-related events and assisting in student recruitment efforts.

Special Projects: Running university initiatives or helping with departmental needs.

• Objective: To provide alumni with various options for contributing to the university, whether financially or through other forms of support. This section aims to encourage alumni to play an active role in advancing the university’s mission and values.

1. Monetary Donations:
   • Alumni can make one-time or recurring financial contributions to various funds at the university. These could include:
     • Scholarships: Donations that directly support student scholarships, making education accessible to a wider range of students.
     • Faculty & Research Funds: Contributions that support faculty development, research projects, and academic initiatives.
     • Campus Development: Funds dedicated to improving campus facilities, dormitories, sports complexes, and other infrastructure.
     • Emergency Funds: Contributions to help students in need of financial assistance due to unexpected situations (e.g., medical emergencies, family crises).
2. In-Kind Support:
   • Alumni can contribute to the university in non-monetary ways. This could include:
     • Equipment & Materials: Donations of educational resources, lab equipment, or technology.
     • Pro Bono Services: Alumni who are professionals in fields like finance, IT, marketing, etc., can offer their services free of charge to assist with the university’s projects, events, or initiatives.
     • Books, Publications, and Research Materials: Donating academic books, journals, or any other materials that enhance the learning experience for current students.
3. Matching Gifts:
   • Some companies offer matching gift programs, where alumni can double or even triple their donation.
4. Planned Giving:
   • Alumni who wish to make a long-term impact can contribute through planned giving, such as bequests, charitable annuities, or gifts of life insurance.
5. Fundraising Campaigns:
   • Galala University may launch periodic fundraising campaigns for specific initiatives or projects. Alumni can contribute directly to these campaigns through the portal, with updates on campaign progress and impact.

1. Online Donations:
   • Alumni can easily donate online via the Alumni Portal. The portal should include a simple, secure donation form with options for one-time donations, recurring donations, and the ability to choose the fund they wish to support.
2. Other Contribution Methods:
   • Bank Transfers: Information on how to transfer donations directly to the university’s bank account.
   • In-Kind Donations: A form or contact information for alumni to coordinate in-kind donations such as equipment, books, or services.
   • Physical Mail or through Postal Office: For alumni who prefer to mail checks or other donation forms, the portal should provide a mailing address for contributions.

1. Alumni Giving Circle: Recognize donors based on their level of contribution (e.g., Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum donors).
2. Donor Wall: Feature alumni who contribute significantly to the university in a physical or digital donor wall, with their names displayed in prominent campus locations or on the alumni portal.