Many Cranfield alumni have given their time, skills, and energy over the years to support our students and the university’s activities, and are a testament to the rewards and fulfilment that volunteering can bring. Our volunteers choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons, for some, it offers the opportunity to give back to Cranfield and make a difference, while for others it gives them the chance to develop new skills.
By volunteering you can:
- gain new skills, knowledge or experience,
- develop existing skills and knowledge,
- enhance your CV and improve your employment and career prospects,
- access student talent to promote or recruit for your company,
- develop your professional network by meeting new people,
- discover new opportunities,
- make a difference to staff, students, prospective students, and fellow alumni,
- get a great sense of satisfaction from using your skills to help others.
How you can support us
There are many ways our alumni can stay connected to Cranfield while learning new skills and making a difference through:
- inspiring our students,
- supporting student recruitment and building our brand,
- providing a testimonial,
- growing the alumni network, or
- organising a class reunion.
To name just a few. One thing all our alumni volunteers have in common is the willingness and enthusiasm to help Cranfield's staff, students, prospective students, and alumni. We are happy to work with you to find a way to get involved that suits your skills and circumstances, whatever stage you’re at in your life or career, whichever sector you come from, or wherever you are in the world.
Find out more about the different ways you can get involved with Cranfield.