Alumni Ambassadors 

In March this year we were delighted to welcome back to campus three members of our alumni community when they volunteered to help out at our undergraduate Open Day.

Volunteering a couple of hours of their Saturday morning, graduates Jane Heeley, Ian Pritchard and Richard Viner took to the stage in one of our lecture theatres, sharing their experiences of the University with prospective new students and their families. Afterwards we chatted to them about what it was like:

Q. What was your experience of studying at the University?

• Jane: “It was the most enjoyable hard work I have ever done; sometimes difficult but with the support to help me through.”
• Ian: “It was excellent - a life changing experience which has profoundly enhanced my skills and knowledge.”
• Richard: “University introduced me to so many new things that when I graduated I took a completely different career path to what I thought when I started.”

Q. What made you decide to volunteer for the Open Day?

• Jane: “I really wanted to get across to prospective students the enthusiasm of the tutors and the help and support available.”
• Ian: “It was a good opportunity to enhance my skills (presenting, verbal communication etc) and to strengthen my CV.”
• Richard: “As a graduate that has studied, and now works at the University I felt I had a unique view, which I really wanted to share.”

Q. How important do you think it is for graduates to support their University?

• Jane: “It is really important as graduates tell it like it is, from start to finish.”
• Ian: “Your University experience stays with you for life and by volunteering you make just a small but invaluable contribution to the institution that gave you this experience.”
• Richard: “Having current students and graduates represent the University at events such as Open Days gives a much more rounded view to the prospective students. It also shows that the students and graduates are proud of their association with the University – just like I am.”

Ways you can support your University

Become an Alumni Ambassador

You can support the University by:

• creating local networks, groups and societies
• organising local events/reunions
• mentoring final year students through their last year
• attending Open Days
• providing testimonials.

Being an Alumni Ambassador is a great way of enhancing your CV and meeting new people. For more information and to register to become an ambassador visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/alumniambassador

Volunteer your time

If you don't want to be an Alumni Ambassador, you can still volunteer your time on a more casual basis to help with any of the above activities. If you can only spare a bit of time you can still make huge difference.

Create your own society or network

Keep in touch with fellow alumni and reconnect with the University by creating your own society or network. It can be about anything you like – your course, your Halls of Residence, the area where you live, your personal interests, or a professional network.

Contact us

If you are interested in supporting your University contact the Alumni and Development team today.

Tel: +44 (0)1902 323056
Email: alumni@wlv.ac.uk
www.wlv.ac.uk/alumni