Parent Volunteer Information and Application

Thank you for your interest in the UR Involved Alumni and Parent Volunteer Program. In partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, we offer a broad range of volunteer admissions opportunities to suit your interests and schedule. Before completing the volunteer application below, please read the detailed description of each opportunity on the Admissions Volunteer Opportunities page.

We are seeking volunteers who understand the importance of representing the University, accept the responsibilities that accompany their role, and realize the significant impact their actions can have upon prospective students, their families, and the University.

If you're ready to join this group of dedicated volunteers, please complete the form below and click "SUBMIT" when complete. Please include either a valid phone number and/or e-mail so URI staff may contact you to complete your membership application.

NOTE: Communications and notification of volunteer opportunities are done primarily via e-mail. Please provide a current e-mail address, and keep us updated of any changes.

Personal Information

Name:
Child's graduation year(s):
Street address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Country:
Home phone:
E-mail 1:
E-mail 2:

NOTE: Communication/notification of opportunities are done via e-mail. Please provide the e-mail address at which you prefer us to contact you.

Volunteer Opportunities

STUDENT CONTACT:
Interviewing
NOTE: While only alumni can interview prospective students, parents also play an important role in our group interviewing sessions by greeting and speaking with the parents of prospective students who are being interviewed.
I would like to attend the group interviewing session in my area to greet and speak with parents of prospective students (Applicable in larger regions)
Congratulatory/yield phone calls to admitted students (early decision, children of alumni, regular admits, award winners)
EVENTS:
College Fairs—Alumni and parent volunteers staff local college fairs in area high schools, malls, and convention centers. Volunteers may attend fairs on their own, with another volunteer, or with an Admissions counselor.
I would like to attend the Summer Send-off reception in my area for incoming freshmen and their parents (applicable in larger cities)
I would like to host a Summer Send-off reception for incoming freshmen and their parents from my region
I would like to attend the Admissions information reception in my area for prospective students and their parents to talk about my own experiences at the University of Rochester

Other Information

The following information will help us get to know you better and determine where we may put your talents to the best use.

How did you hear about the UR Involved program?

What interests or motivates you to participate in alumni admissions activities?

How much time would you like to devote to URI volunteer opportunities?

  • Once per year
  • Once every few months
  • For the duration of a specific program
    (i.e. alumni interviewing typically takes place from October through February)
  • As often as possible/needed

Is there a time of year when you are more/less available to participate? If yes, when?

When were you last on campus?

What do you feel is your current level of knowledge about the University of Rochester?

  • I am very knowledgeable about the curriculum and up-to-date with current events on campus
  • I have some knowledge of the current curriculum and campus events, but would like additional reference materials and training information before speaking with prospective students
  • I don't have any knowledge of the current curriculum and/or campus events and will need extensive training and reference materials prior to participating in any volunteer activities

How would you prefer to receive training and reference materials?

  • Access from the Web and/or e-mail
  • Via mail

Please use the following space for questions, comments, or additional information you would like us to know.