Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ohio Wesleyan! We offer various opportunities throughout the year for alumni and others to give back to OWU and support fellow Bishops. Please review our volunteer descriptions below and complete the form to share your interests and availability. We'll help match you with opportunities that fit your schedule and expertise.
Alumni mentor: students are paired with Alumni in a variety of mentoring programs, career conversation opportunities, and shadowing (Time commitment: varies)
Alumni Partners: serve as valuable resource for students and fellow graduates, offering career insights and expertise through one-on-one mentoring, networking events, classroom presentations, resume reviews, and virtual engagements. As an Alumni Partner, you'll be listed in our directory and contacted for opportunities that match your experience and availability. (Time commitment: varies)
Internship/externship host: willing to host an OWU student (Time commitment: varies)
OWU Near You hosts bring local alumni together by selecting a venue and date for casual social gatherings in their area. Learn more here. (Time commitment: 3 hours)
Reunion Committee members play a vital role in creating a memorable reunion experience by personally connecting with classmates to encourage attendance and giving, while building excitement for this signature alumni gathering. Committee members reach out to fellow alumni, help promote the event, and encourage participation in the Ohio Wesleyan Annual Giving Program. (Time commitment: 10-12 hours over 5-6 months)
The Women of Ohio Wesleyan (WOW) Leadership Committee helps guide and shape programming that empowers women to build meaningful connections, share experiences, and strengthen their engagement with OWU through mentorship and philanthropy. Committee members contribute to this signature program by fostering a supportive community where women can learn from each other while building lasting relationships. (Time commitment would be around 10-12 hours leading up to WOW Weekend).
There are a variety of ways in which you can serve as an Admissions volunteers and help with recruiting and connecting with potential OWU students.
Postcard Writing - This occurs three times per year (Sept/Jan/Apr) and it typcailly takes a volunteer 5 minutes/card. You can select to write postcards over 1 month or any combination of all three.
Swag Delivery - Volunteers deliver OWU branded swag items to prospective students. This typcailly tales place each March and requires 2-5 hrs depending on number of deliveries.
College Fairs - represent OWU at college fairs in your area (2 hrs per/fair, Fall/Spring)
Class Leader - encourage your classmates to give to Ohio Wesleyan. (Time commitment: 1 hour per month)
Team OWU - advocate and educate for Team OWU in support of OWU Athletics (Time commitment varies).
We Are OWU - serves as a peer connector/motivator for OWU's day of giving (Time commitment: 6 hours over 2 months).
