Volunteer Opportunities
Blue Hens Give Back.
Join over 3,500 Blue Hen volunteers each year who give their time and talents to make a difference on campus and close to home.
At UD, we offer a variety of opportunities for our Blue Hens to be involved with everything from serving as reunion ambassadors, planning events for Blue Hens in your local community, mentoring current students to opportunities that can be completed in a day or even an hour.
“Volunteering at UD is a chance for me to give back to the institution that has helped shape both my personal and professional life. I love supporting the future of the University and by helping build pride and long-lasting loyalty in our Blue Hen community.”
Baitul Chowdhury, BE18
Help students prepare for life after UD by becoming a mentor and connecting students to career opportunities through Hire a Hen, Job Shadow opportunities and more. Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form to learn how you can help!
Discover volunteer opportunities in your local community by connecting with Regional Blue Hen Networks, attending local Admissions events and hosting UD students for a meal who are currently visiting in your area. Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and we'll be in touch to discuss these opportunities in more detail!
Help encourage attendance and plan your milestone UD Reunion Celebration or get involved with Affinity Groups (student organizations, professional organizations) who share a similar interest. Engage our alumni community through programming and events, awards, benefits and more by participating on the UD Alumni Association Board of Directors. Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and we'll be in touch!
Strengthen the student experience by volunteering to speak to a class, participate as a panelist, serve on an advisory board or by participating in other academic opportunities. Sign up for a Volunteer Consultation to learn more.
Make a positive impact by helping UD advance research through a variety of studies, which may take place on campus or remotely. You'll receive emails about studies that you’re eligible for after signing up for the community participant registry. Complete the volunteer interest form for a consultation about this opportunity.
Learn more about volunteering at UD
Contact Director of Volunteer Programs, Marianne Lazarski, BE92, at mlazar@udel.edu or 302-831-4459 or complete the volunteer sign-up form and we’ll reach out to you!
Short on Time?
Assist during Move-in Day, volunteer at the Mobile Food Pantry, assist UD’s Admissions Office to promote UD and congratulate admitted students and many other opportunities that are “done in a day” or even an hour. Sign up for a Volunteer Consultation to learn more.
Reunion Ambassadors
Is your reunion is coming up? We can't wait to welcome you back to UD! Help us plan and spread the word as a reunion ambassador for your class.
Regional Blue Hen Network Ambassadors
Help plan events for Blue Hens in your region! We are especially looking for volunteers in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Richmond and New Castle County.
Black Alumni Organization Volunteers
Serve fellow Blue Hens through these four open volunteer positions within the Black Alumni Organization: Committee Chair, Communications Chair, Campus Partner Chair and Young Alumni Chair.
We are Blue Hen Strong
The Blue Hen Strong Fund directly meets the ever-evolving needs of our students to ensure their success at UD and beyond
Alumni Benefits
It pays to be a Blue Hen! UD and the Alumni Association offer a variety of benefits, discounts and services to our alumni.