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Share your storyWe’re excited to announce a revamp of our volunteer platform. Cornell University Volunteer (CUVolunteer) has helped our volunteer base grow and flourish over the past decade, and our new platform will reflect this growth. Thanks for your patience as we work to launch it in the coming months!
In the meantime, all volunteer positions accepting nominations are listed below.
Questions or concerns? Email Cornell Volunteer Programs at ovp@cornell.edu.
Thank you for all you do for Cornell!
Volunteer positions
Nomination Dates: 07/01/2024 - 06/01/2025
Summary of Position: Subject to the Charter of the University and laws of the of the State, the Board of Trustees shall have supreme control over the University, including every college, school, and academic department, division and center thereof. The Bylaws delegate responsibility for day-to-day administration of the University to the president and his staff; but the Board retains ultimate policy-making authority. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: electing tenured faculty; electing the president, provost, university counsel/secretary of the corporation, VPs, Deans, other senior administrators & establishing their compensation; providing advice on educational policy, programs, and campus life; and adopting the University's budget.
Staff Contact: Cornell Volunteer Programs ovp@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 04/28/2025 - 08/15/2025
Summary of Position: The main responsibility of the host / ambassador is to be connected with a Cornell SOTC participant through the summer. As an SOTC Ambassador, you will be assigned a student for the summer to check in on. Primarily you contact the student(s) before they arrive to introduce yourself and offer to help get them settled into the CWRU dorms. Some students need to be picked up from the airport and/or a ride to the store to pick up a few essentials. Several times over the summer check in with the student, invite them to dinner, etc.
As an SOTC volunteer, you are invited to special events throughout the summer. These events provide wonderful opportunities to network with Cleveland-area professionals who share a common passion for attracting young talent to the area, including SOTC board members and volunteers, and representatives from the corporations who employ SOTC interns.
Volunteers will receive training in May.
Staff Contact: Evan Cooper ’90, Kendra Chatburn ’10, Board of Directors representing Cornell University, ebcooper@growu.biz
Nomination Dates: 05/01/2025 - 08/01/2025
Summary of Position: Drives community engagement and leads philanthropic efforts on behalf of the club
Staff Contact: Amanda Massa, Director, U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement Operations, amanda.massa@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 05/01/2025 - 06/13/2025
Summary of Position: The Recent and Young Alumni Chair is a new CCNNJ board position and will be part of the team that provides leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. The position is dedicated to organizing events and initiatives that resonate specifically with recent Cornell graduates (within ten years out), based in Northern New Jersey. Events and activities will align with Cornell University priorities and be fresh and unique ideas to engage young alumni in our area and make a meaningful impact on our alumni network. Opportunity exists to evaluate additional opportunities like All-Ivy events and events with other Cornell Club regions to keep the schedule lively and interesting. Recent and Young Alumni Chair will represent the interests of all recent and young alumni in the community and develop appropriate events with recent and young alumni in mind. This position will collaborate with the club’s board on ideas for the annual student send-off event; The Chair will also offer perspective on other club events and programming ideas to ensure the younger alumni population is represented.
Staff Contact: Arienne Watson, Associate Director, Northeast Corridor Engagement, adw228@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 05/15/2025 - 06/11/2025
Summary of Position: The Board Chair of CWAN leads the organization in collaboration with the Board to represent and address the interests of the CWAN alumni affinity group within the framework of the all-alumni community it serves. This role involves engagement and supporting At-Large Board Members in the planning and execution of CWAN events and initiatives. As a member of the Board, the CWAN Chair actively participates in and supports all-alumni focused programming. The Chair builds partnerships with other alumni groups, members, and University entities. The Chair is an advocate for the University and the CWAN club. The Chair embodies enthusiasm for strengthening alumni engagement and fostering a vibrant, supportive network for Cornell alumni.
Staff Contact: Veronica McFall, Director, Northeast Corridor Engagment, vem29@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 05/15/2025 - 06/11/2025
Summary of Position: The Finance Chair is responsible for developing CWAN’s annual budget in collaboration with Alumni Affairs and overseeing its implementation throughout the fiscal year. The Finance Chair works closely with the Board to track event budgets, monitor spending, and identify opportunities to enhance CWAN’s programming and initiatives. They serve as the primary contact for budget-related inquiries, guide members through the reimbursement process, and ensure efficient expense management. Additionally, the Finance Chair supports event planning by maintaining a list of preferred vendors, documenting past event budgets, and providing financial insights to Programming Chairs.
Staff Contact: Veronica McFall, Director, Northeast Corridor Engagment, vem29@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 05/15/2025 - 06/11/2025
Summary of Position: The Marketing Chair leads the strategy and execution of all marketing, branding, and communications efforts to promote the organization’s initiatives, events, and mission. This role is responsible for ensuring that messaging across platforms is consistent, engaging, and aligned with organizational goals. They are the owners of the CWAN social media channels. They generate logo designs for events and branding. They are responsible for collecting and reviewing event photos for use. They create and cultivate online interaction for our members.
Staff Contact: Veronica McFall, Director, Northeast Corridor Engagment, vem29@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 05/15/2025 - 06/11/2025
Summary of Position: The Philanthropy Chair’s role is to create and lead opportunities for CWAN members to give back to their community. The Chairperson will seek out new and continuing organizations with whom to work, as well as partner with other alumni organizations on philanthropic events. The chair can work with members who already work with philanthropic organizations, and create ad-hoc committees as needed to support efforts.
Staff Contact: Veronica McFall, Director, Northeast Corridor Engagment, vem29@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 05/15/2025 - 06/11/2025
Summary of Position: The Programming Chair is responsible for leading the planning and execution of networking, professional development, and social events for CWAN. They serve as key points of contact for new event ideas and ongoing event planning while working closely with the CWAN Board, members, and University staff to foster meaningful partnerships and create engaging programming. This role involves maintaining a yearly calendar of events, overseeing the event planning process, and ensuring comprehensive documentation for smooth operations and continuity. Programming Co-Chairs play a vital role in enriching the CWAN experience and advancing the organization’s mission.
Staff Contact: Veronica McFall, Director, Northeast Corridor Engagment, vem29@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 05/015/2025 - 06/11/2025
Summary of Position: The Secretary's role is facilitating communication among officers and scheduling and arranging logistics for meetings with the Board. The secretary takes minutes of meetings and distributes to all officers as well as the staff contact. They are also personally responsible for maintaining a record of all meeting minutes. The Secretary may also ensure that the Bylaws are regularly reviewed and updated.The Secretary may also serve as historian by documenting important events and changes in the organization's history. The Secretary will also work with the Marketing Chair to ensure relevant Board announcements and information are shared on the CWAN website.
Staff Contact: Veronica McFall, Director, Northeast Corridor Engagment, vem29@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 05/15/2025 - 06/11/2025
Summary of Position: The Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the event of the Chair’s absence or inability to act. This position also serves as a member of the executive committee In addition, as part of the Board, the CWAN Vice Chair will actively participate in and support all-alumni focused programming and build partnerships among other alumni groups, members, and University partners. The Chair is an advocate for the university and the club, and is excited to engage fellow alumnae in the community. The Vice Chair and Chair will be responsible for deciding on shared responsibilities and ensuring partnerships and endeavors progress.
Staff Contact: Veronica McFall, Director, Northeast Corridor Engagment, vem29@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 05/20/2025 - 06/22/2025
Summary of Position: The Committee on Alumni Trustee Nominations (CATN) reports to the Board of Trustees Committee on Alumni Affairs and is charged with screening and nominating four qualified alumni to stand as candidates in the annual election for alumni trustees. CATN members will confidentially evaluate alumni-elected trustee nominees, participate in discussions of each nominee (evaluating whether they meet the nomination criteria for alumni-elected trustee and priorities provided by the Board of Trustees), and add to the discussion based on their personal knowledge of and direct interaction with nominees. Committee members will be required to assist with the promotion of the annual election by sharing information with their Cornell network.
Staff Contact: Cornell Volunteer Programs, ovp@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Summary of Position: The club affinity outreach chair is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the affinity outreach chair is asked to create, along with a committee, an outreach plan for the club to identify events and activities to better engage the diverse local Cornell community through the common bond of location, class, student activities and college/degree base. The outreach chair shall also welcome new alumni to the area as indicated by the new to the area lists.
Staff Contact: Amanda Massa, Director, U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement Operations, amanda.massa@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Summary of Position: The Cornell Club of Ithaca (CCI) seeks volunteers from the Ithaca, NY area to serve on its Board of Directors. CCI is a dues-free alumni organization. Board members are responsible for the general control and management of the club. The main purpose of CCI is to support Cornell’s mission, build community, and drive peer-to-peer engagement among members of the Cornell community in the Ithaca, NY area. There is a minimal time commitment involved. Typical responsibilities include planning volunteering and social events and attending Board meetings. Leadership opportunities will most likely open up over the next few years (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Security).
Staff Contact: Amanda Massa, Director, U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement Operations, amanda.massa@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Summary of Position: The club president provides overall leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community, supports club programming and activities, and develops strategies for strengthening the local alumni engagement. The club president is responsible for regular communication with the Alumni Affairs Regional Staff Contact, to include submitting annual reports and plans, event detail forms, and other requested information, as well as sharing information with their local alumni community from Cornell University. It is important that club presidents ensure continued leadership by communicating with local alumni about participating in the club and maintaining strong ties to Cornell University.
Staff Contact: Amanda Massa, Director, U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement Operations, amanda.massa@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Summary of Position: The club programming chair is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the programming chair is responsible for creating interesting opportunities for events and activities that align with Cornell University priorities to engage alumni, parents and friends. Evaluating additional opportunities such as All-Ivy events, outside networking and Cornell-centric is helpful to keep the schedule of events lively and interesting. Signature events help the club make a name and create a special Cornell connection while one-off opportunities create a sense of inclusion without long-term commitments.
Staff Contact: Amanda Massa, Director, U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement Operations, amanda.massa@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Summary of Position: The club secretary is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the secretary takes minutes from board meetings and distributes them to the board and maintains a record of all meeting minutes to be kept on record with the club after their tenure. The secretary may be in charge of ensuring the constitution and bylaws are up-to-date and shall perform other duties of the office and as assigned by the president.
Staff Contact: Amanda Massa, Director, U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement Operations, amanda.massa@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Summary of Position: The club treasurer is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the treasurer is responsible for maintaining the club's local bank accounts and financial planning as well as ensuring club officers are informed about the appropriate allowable expenditures and reimbursements, current accounting balances, event overages and debts and any outstanding payments. The treasurer is also responsible for making deposits and payments; down and final, on behalf of the club as well as maintaining up-to-date paperwork for the bank account, PayPal account and all additional documentation.
Staff Contact: Amanda Massa, Director, U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement Operations, amanda.massa@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Summary of Position: The club vice president assists in providing leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community, fully supports club programming and activities, and develops strategies for strengthening the local alumni engagement. The club vice president is responsible learning the role of the club president, and assisting in sharing information with the local alumni community from Cornell University. It is important that club vice presidents also ensure continued leadership by communicating with local alumni about participating in the club and maintaining strong ties to Cornell University. Additionally, the club vice president provides back-up to the president in case of absence.
Staff Contact: Amanda Massa, Director, U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement Operations, amanda.massa@cornell.edu
Nomination Dates: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Summary of Position: The club web manager is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the web manager is responsible for maintaining the club's web page, as well as ensuring any and all social media outlets are up-to-date. The web manager is also asked to explore all options for maintaining a robust online club presence and use social media to effectively communicate club and alumni activity with the local Cornell community.
Staff Contact: Amanda Massa, Director, U.S. Regional Alumni Engagement Operations, amanda.massa@cornell.edu
