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Volunteer with the UCLA Latino Alumni Association

The UCLA Latino Alumni Association is a volunteer-led community committed to uplifting Latino Bruins and building lasting connections between alumni and students.

Volunteering is a powerful way to give back, grow your leadership skills, and stay connected to UCLA. Whether you can commit a few hours a year or a few hours a month, your time and talents make a real difference.

From mentoring students to planning events and raising scholarship funds, there’s a place for you on our team.

Join us. Get involved. Make an impact.

Sign Up to Volunteer

For more information about the volunteer program, please refer to the ULAA Volunteer Program Policy document here.

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Volunteer Committees

Alumni Engagement Committee

Fosters community by organizing events and activities that connect Latino alumni both online and in person.

Volunteer Roles:

• Alumni Events Support
  Help plan and coordinate in-person and virtual alumni events to build community.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 6–8 hours/month (may increase during event periods)
  
• Community Engagement
  Support alumni and student connections through new initiatives, recruitment, and tracking engagement.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 4–6 hours/month (flexible based on activities)
  

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Student Success Committee

Supports the Latino students through mentorship and campus resources. Also, oversees engagement with ULAA scholarship recipients.

Volunteer Roles:

• Mentorship Program
  Support the mentorship cycle by managing pairings, surveys, and participant communications.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 4–6 hours/month
  
• Mentor/Mentee Liaison
  Check in with mentor/mentee pairs and support their experience through relationship-building.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 4–6 hours/month
  
• Campus Resource Liaison
  Coordinate partnerships with campus departments and promote student support opportunities.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 4–6 hours/month
  

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Fundraising Committee

Drives and manages fundraising efforts to support scholarships and programming.

Volunteer Roles:

• Donor Outreach
  Support donor engagement through communications, follow-ups, and prospecting for fundraising campaigns.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 6–8 hours/month (may increase during campaigns)
  
• Events & Sponsorship Support
  Help plan and execute fundraising events and connect with potential sponsors or partners.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 6–8 hours/month (may increase during event periods)
  

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Marketing Committee

Manages all ULAA’s communications, including social media, newsletters, website updates, and design assets.

Volunteer Roles:

• Social Media
  Create and share engaging content across ULAA’s platforms to keep the community informed and connected.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 6–8 hours/month
  
• Community Storytelling
  Gather and share alumni and student stories through features, interviews, and newsletter content.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 6–8 hours/month
  
• Campaigns and Events Promoter
  Design and schedule promotional content to boost visibility for ULAA events and initiatives.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 6–8 hours/month
  

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University Relations Committee

Builds bridges between students and alumni through career events and advocates on university-related issues impacting the Latino community.

Volunteer Roles:

• Campus Events Support
  Assist with planning, logistics, and on-site support for ULAA-hosted or UCLA-partnered events.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 6–8 hours/month (may increase during event periods)
  
• Career Panels & Graduation Support
  Coordinate alumni speakers and support student-centered events like career panels and graduation celebrations.
  Time Commitment (approx.): 6–8 hours/month (may increase during event periods)
  

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Event-Based Opportunities

Support ULAA events on a flexible, one-time basis by helping with setup, check-in, logistics, or community engagement.
This is perfect for volunteers who enjoy being in the community without an ongoing commitment.
Commitment: 3–5 hours per event, based on availability

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Get in Touch

We’d love to hear from you!
Feel free to reach out with questions, ideas, or to get more involved.

Email: latino@alumni.ucla.edu
Mailing Address:
UCLA Alumni Association
c/o Latino Alumni Association
James West Alumni Center
325 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397

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Stay Connected

Want to receive updates about events, volunteer opportunities, and community news? Just send us an email at latino@alumni.ucla.edu and let us know you’d like to join our newsletter list.