 
|
 |
From working with your classmates, to working with alumnae in your local area, there are many ways to be involved with Hollins. See below for the different types of volunteer positions that are available.
For more information, or if you're interested in volunteering for Hollins, contact us at (800) TINKER1 or alumnae@hollins.edu.
Current Volunteers
Class Volunteers
Class volunteers are elected at every reunion. Each position is held for the five years between each class's reunion. If you are interested in learning more about these positions, contact your Reunion Chair. If you do not know your Reunion Chair, contact Alumnae Relations at alumnae@hollins.edu. Click here for reunion information.
| |
The principal duty of the president is to act as reunion chair. This job is detail-oriented and demands a fair amount of time. The president appoints classmates to committees and coordinates the work of all involved. The president works with the Alumnae Association and Hollins staff.
Some key duties include:
- Form committees for special class activities, creative parade attire, and your hospitality room
-Write letters to classmates encouraging them to attend reunion, and to give a gift for their reunion
- Schedule and conduct a class meeting during reunion, to identify class leadership for the next five years
|
| Reunion Vice President |
The class vice president provides leadership to the class not only by helping with reunion activities, but also by coordinating and writing any class newsletters and coordinating mini-reunions or class events held between regularly scheduled reunions. She acts as president if the president is unable to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
|
| |
The reunion gift chair position is split into the Class Fund Chair and 1842 Society Chair. The positions should be held by consistent donors to the Hollins Fund who have the desire to help their class achieve greater levels of support and participation in the Hollins Fund. Responsibilities for these positions include:
- Soliciting classmates in writing and by telephone
- Coordinating appeal letters with the Hollins Fund office
- Planning and coordinating cultivation of classmates
- Recruiting a committee for reunion year solicitations
|
| |
The class reporter is responsible for submitting a class letter column for each issue of the Hollins magazine, composed of news from her classmates. She should also maintain a class file with an accurate record of class business as well as report any changes in classmates' names or address information to Alumnae Relations.
|
Alumnae Chapter Volunteers
The Hollins Alumnae Association is divided into local alumnae chapters that include alumnae/i, former students, past parents, and friends of Hollins who live in a defined geographic area.
The purpose of the local alumnae chapter is to further the interests of Hollins, maintain and promote alumnae participation in the development of the institution, and provide information to alumnae on issues important to Hollins.
The local alumnae chapter furthers the mission of Hollins through work in admissions, career development, and fund-raising.
A local area chapter is formed where a geographic concentration of alumnae make participation in alumnae activities practical. Even small associations provide an important link between alumnae and Hollins.
To see if your area has an active chapter, click here to see the listing of current chapters. If your area does not have an active chapter listed, contact Alumnae Relations at (800) TINKER1 or alumnae@hollins.edu and we'll help you get one started.
* Click here to read the Local Alumnae Chapter handbook (pdf).
| Local Area Chair |
The LAC coordinates the alumnae activity at the local level. She serves as a liaison between the Alumnae Relations office and the local chapter of alumnae. The LAC is responsible for coordinating alumnae events with Alumnae Relations. Principal duties include:
- Establish yearly calendar of activities with the Alumnae Relations office
- Appoint and/or recruit steering committee members as needed
- Convene and chair committee meetings
- Assure that information is communicated to Hollins and recorded for the chapter
|
| Steering Committee Members |
|
|
Alumnae Admissions Representative
|
In an effort to reach more students, the Admissions Office relies heavily on alumnae volunteers to spread the word about Hollins. Alumnae have the opportunity to recruit prospective students directly through the Alumnae Admissions Representative (AAR) Program. Each year, AARs attend college fairs in their local area, call and write students, take materials to high schools, meet with students in their area to discuss Hollins, or attend/host socials for accepted and incoming students. All alumnae are encouraged to refer prospective students to Hollins and to bring interested students to campus.
For more information on the Alumnae Admissions Program, please click here.
|
|
Career Advisor
|
Appointed by the Career Development Center, career advisors provide alumnae and current students with career information. She works with the local chapter in planning programs directed toward career development of alumnae.
She also can help plan a social event for current students doing local internships during January Short Term.
|
|
Treasurer
|
The treasurer receives all monies for the chapter, including dues, gifts, and receipts from fund-raising projects. She keeps a record of all monetary transactions and disburses money as approved by the LAC.
She reimburses the Alumnae Relations office for chapter expenses including invitations and postage for events and chapter newsletters.
|
|
Newsletter Coordinator
|
She writes and produces the "Connections" newsletter in conjunction with Alumnae Relations. "Connections" informs the chapter of upcoming events and other chapter information, such as dues collection and steering committee meetings.
|
|
Programs Coordinator
|
She makes arrangements for cultural and educational programs.
|
|
Social Coordinator
|
She makes arrangements for social activities, such as luncheons and cocktail parties.
|
|
Decade Coordinator
|
She assists in planning events that would be of interest to alumnae in specific decades. This position is particularly useful for chapters with a large number of alumnae.
|
|
Welcoming Chair
|
She welcomes all alumnae who are new to the local chapter and/or area, and introduces them to other area alumnae, chapter activities, and the region.
|
|
Special Projects Coordinator
|
This position is assigned on an "as-needed" basis. Examples include chapter fundraisers or assisting with a special event.
|
020107
|
|
