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The Global Alumni Volunteer Network is an integrated model, that supports the meaningful partnership between volunteers and the Office of Advancement. It elevates and enhance the impact of your work as volunteers while supporting students and alumni by aligning with the University's strategic vision.

This model is designed around five goals. To learn more about each goal and the vital role you play in achieving them, watch the videos and review their supporting resources below. Then, take the quiz to test your knowledge.

Goal 1: Alumni Engagement

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Alumni Engagement is in everything that we do…but what does it actually mean? Watch this video to learn more about our Waterloo Alumni and the best ways to engage with them.

Please connect with your Alumni Relations staff member to discuss region specific information that can help compliment the information from this video.

Goal 2: Student Engagement

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Student engagement is focused on fostering a connected and supportive community of alumni and students, to develop what we call the Student-Alumni Bridge. Watch this video to gain insights on our student population as well as tips and tricks on how you can successfully engage them.

Please review the resources below to compliment the information from this video.

Resources:

Digital Alumni Handbook and the "Welcome to the Club" video- promoted to all graduating students, as an introduction to being an alumnus. The one stop shop for alumni benefits and services that support new graduates.
Dear First-Year Me- An example video of alumni sharing their stories in support of students, which really resonated with students.
Defining Generation Z article. A quick read that shares important traits to consider when engaging these “new Millennials”.

Goal 3: Supporting Co-operative Education Development

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Co-operative education is a hallmark of excellence at the University of Waterloo. Watch this video to learn more about how our Alumni can help grow and promote our Co-op program.

If you know someone interested in Hiring a student, please direct them to Hire Waterloo or email our team!

Please review the resources below to compliment the information from this video.

Resources:

Article: Why Co-op is critical to Covid-19 economic recovery
The Future Workforce - Survey and Research
Employer Resources

Goal 4: Recruiting the Future of Waterloo

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Selecting a University to attend can be overwhelming. Watch this video to learn more about how you can help spread the message of Waterloo’s innovative spirit through our outstanding academics to future students and fellow alumni!

If someone is considering Waterloo for their degree please direct them to our Future Students page.

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Goal 5: Fundraising - Understand Waterloo as a Charity

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Financial gifts play a significant role in achieving the University of Waterloo’s goals and vision. We know there can be a lot of questions about donating to the University, and as a University champion and sometimes these questions can come to you. Watch this video to help your feel more comfortable navigating questions.

If someone is interested in donating to the University, direct them to Support Waterloo or email our team!

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Test your knowledge

This quiz is meant to help you retain the information shared in the videos and resources above. While we do ask that everyone attempt the quiz it will not be tied to your role or ability to move forward in your role.