Does ORU need my help?
We do need willing alumni and friends to help us accomplish the many tasks we perform that enrich the lives and campus experiences of our students and alumni. Most of the opportunities are group oriented and are really fun to participate in with the other volunteers.
What if I do not live in Tulsa?
- Alumni chapters are forming all over the world. If you would like to reach out to the alumni in the area where you live, we want to talk with you. The alumni chapter program seeks to lead large numbers of alumni and friends to feel closely connected and engaged with ORU and to each other through the coordinated efforts of the alumni association and local volunteer leaders. Chapter volunteer leaders ("coordinators" and "associate coordinators") provide dedicated leadership, which is the first requirement for a successful alumni chapter. Specific volunteer job responsibilities include:
- Promote the university within the community.
- Participate in coordination of one or more activities and programs such as basketball watch sites, picnics, scholarships and career networking.
- Assist with communications and/or reporting (example: Facebook site coordinator).
In summary, each chapter volunteer is serving as an ambassador, liaison, recruiter, donor and leader. Please call Jesse Pisors, 918-495-7324 or e-mail jpisors@oru.edu to discuss further. - We are in need of alumni to help with college fairs and other recruitment efforts in their local churches. Other volunteer opportunities include delivering recruitment materials to high schools, hosting freshman send-off events, and identifying and referring prospective students. Even an hour of your time can significantly impact a student's final decision to attend ORU and help us continue the tradition of academic opportunity, diversity and excellence. Click here to learn more about these recruitment opportunities.
- Nominate new incoming students for the Whole Person Scholarship.
What kinds of short-term things do you need help with?
Depending on the time of year, we have a variety of opportunities. Our Volunteer Coordinator (a volunteer herself) helps match volunteers to opportunities as they arise. Contact Marilyn Guthmann for more information, eguthmann@cox.net, or call the Alumni office at 918-495-6610.
Some past and current projects:
- Be a Wingbacker. A Wingbacker is an alumnus who adopts a brother/sister wing and organizes at least one major event per semester. For more information on this program, e-mail Jeremy Wright, wrightjeremyb@gmail.com, or Steve Tumpkin, stevetumpkin@yahoo.com.
- Stuff Inauguration invitations.
- Work the tables at Grad Fair, new student welcome and other events.
- Call alumni to invite them to various events.
- Fill salt and pepper shakers and place in student rooms.
- Computer tasks in the office -- updating addresses, e-mails, etc.
- Help with Homecoming and the Presidential Inauguration events. Stuffing packets, putting up signs, helping with a reunion, greeting other attendees and taking tickets are a few of the tasks we need help with.
- Move library chairs and books.
- Prepare the Legacy Kids packets to go out to children of alumni.
- Prepare the graduation Bibles for distribution to seniors at Commencement.
- Work the alumni table at ORU basketball games.
- Sell flowers at Commencement to benefit the Alumni Association.
- Provide Thanksgiving dinner to one or more students. Contact Steve Tumpkin, stevetumpkin@yahoo.com.
- Join an alumni council from your academic area or apply for the Alumni Association Board. Some positions are elected and some are appointed. For more information, e-mail Jesse Pisors, jpisors@oru.edu.
- Sponsor events for the Student Association.
- Bring cookies or brownies to the student phonathon callers.
- Expand the connections between Facebook and the ORU online community.
- Work with the Mentoring program (Career Services).
What kind of commitment must I make?
The time commitment for each opportunity will vary. You may have talents in another area not mentioned above (speaking, tutoring, etc.). Please contact Jesse Pisors, jpisors@oru.edu, with any ideas you may have.
