Share a little, gain a lot by volunteering
Support the students of tomorrow and experience the satisfaction of helping others. Build your network and develop your skills.
Support the next generation of Hull changemakers
One of the most rewarding ways to give back to Hull is to volunteer your time, expertise and enthusiasm to help our current students and your fellow graduates. Your gift of time is invaluable.
Why volunteer?
Volunteering as a University of Hull alum offers you many benefits:
- Stay connected: strengthen your ties to the alumni community – you never know when it might help.
- Personal fulfilment: experience the personal satisfaction that comes from helping others succeed.
- Networking opportunities: connect with fellow alumni, faculty, and students, online and in person, and build your personal and professional networks.
- Skills development: enhance skills like leadership, communication and mentoring, and strengthen your CV.
- Recognition: your contribution won't go unnoticed. Be recognised and appreciated by both students and the University.
How you can get involved
We offer a range of volunteering opportunities for University of Hull alumni.
Speak to students
Share your industry expertise to enhance our curriculum and student experience. Our students value hearing from graduates in their field and learning about their career journeys.
Events can be in person or online, allowing you to take part from anywhere in the world.
Become a career mentor
The University of Hull Career Mentoring Programme helps students build confidence and explore career options as they transition into the workplace. Our volunteer mentors, from various roles and organisations, offer advice, insights, and answer career-related questions.
- We match students with mentors based on career interests
- Mentoring lasts six months
- Your meetings will take place online
- We provide you with resources and guidance
Volunteer for our Centenary Archives Photo Project
Our extensive photo archive, housed at Hull History Centre, captures key moments in its history – from student life and research achievements to graduation ceremonies and notable figures. We need locally-based volunteers to help preserve this collection by scanning photo negatives, filing, and labelling them on SharePoint.
If you're available on Mondays, and interested in the University's history, we'd love to hear from you.
Share your story
As a University of Hull graduate, you're our best ambassador. Inspire future students by highlighting your career achievements and how your degree made a difference. We're always looking for interesting and inspiring alumni stories to feature in our newsletter and on social media.
Want to share your story? Email alumni@hull.ac.uk, and we'll be in touch to discuss further.
Join an alumni group
Strengthen your professional network and connect with fellow University of Hull graduates by joining or starting an alumni group in your city or country.
With a global alumni network, you're never far from someone who shares that Hull connection. Groups can support student recruitment, foster professional ties, and keep the spirit of Hull alive wherever you are in the world.
How do I get involved?
It's quick and easy. Just complete our registration form and our Alumni Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch.
Liz Sproat
BA English, 1994
“I wanted the opportunity to share my journey with the goal of inspiring others to do the same. I also found the opportunity to meet with other alumni rewarding and inspiring.”
Robbie Hawkins
BA History and Politics, 2015
“It was great seeing the enthusiasm of the students about radio and news. It was very rewarding and I was made to feel very welcome.”
Chris Warren
BA History (1988)
“I was at the tail end of my working career, and I felt that I had some experience and expertise to offer current Hull business students. I’ve met some great students so I’m happy to come back each year.”
Busola Oladipo-Bamidele
MA Education (2023)
“Alumni volunteering is absolutely recommended. It is a simple way to develop oneself, celebrate the amazing University, while also becoming an inspiration to others.”
Want to give more? Donate today.
A financial donation is another great way of giving students from all walks of life access to the life-changing power of higher education. We have a range of key projects to promote social mobility, nurture new talent, and foster equality.
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