Admissions Volunteer
Volunteers supporting UVM enrollment efforts through outreach programs and events. Join us in helping future Catamounts discover all that UVM has to offer!
Welcome!
Looking for ways to stay engaged with UVM from afar? Consider joining the Admissions Volunteer community!
Admissions Volunteers can represent UVM at high school college fairs, send notes of congratulation to admitted students, or engage with prospective students at Admitted Student Receptions across the country.
Why volunteer?
Stay connected to and give back to your alma mater
Help recruit the next class of exceptional Catamounts
Connect with fellow UVM alumni in your region
"I have enjoyed reaching out to admitted students in my area through the Congratulatory Postcard Campaign. It's an easy way to share my UVM pride and make a genuine connection with the next generation of UVMers." - Deb Mignucci '82
Apply today!
Interested in becoming an Admissions Volunteer? The application is quick and easy—you'll provide your contact information, and the UVM Admissions team will be in touch!
Volunteer Activities
Refer-A-Catamount
All UVM alumni are encouraged to utilize our Refer-A-Catamount program if you know a student who would make a great Catamount. Share their information with us, by using this form and they will receive information about UVM as well as an Alumni Referral Fee Waiver for the Common Application or Coalition Application.
College Fairs
Represent UVM at a high school near you! College fairs occur in the fall and spring at local high schools, colleges, and community centers. Volunteers will be provided with the materials for a branded and informative table display. Typical programs last 2 hours and involve engaging students and parents in conversation about UVM. Volunteers will receive Admissions training to ensure they know the most up-to-date information and facts about UVM and should be able to share their UVM story in conversation.
Postcards to Admitted Students
Connect with newly admitted students to congratulate them on their achievement! The postcard campaign provides students with a glimpse of the robust and engaged UVM alumni community in their area. Volunteers can expect to write to 10 or more admitted students. Volunteers will reach out via postcard and provide their contact information as a way for the student to be in touch if they are interested in conversation. UVM will supply all the materials along with guidelines for outreach.
Admitted Student Receptions
UVM Admissions hosts celebratory events for admitted students and families in select cities in the spring, providing them with reasons why they should join the Catamount Community. Alumni volunteers welcome and mingle with guests before the program and then are encouraged to stay through our formal presentation and current student/alumni panel to hear about the UVM student experience. Virtual training meetings prepare volunteers with logistics and how to share their love of UVM with our guests. Events last about 90 minutes.
Meet the Admissions Volunteer Team and Be in Touch!
Liz Hamlin-Volz, M.Ed. G’14
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions,
Associate Coordinator of Alumni Recruitment
(802) 656-1499
Anja Samsom '24
Senior Admissions Counselor, Coordinator of Alumni Outreach
(802) 656-3610
Alexandra Howe, M.A.
Office Coordinator, Coordinator of Alumni and Parent Volunteer Programs
(802) 656-4647
Volunteer Resources
Alumni Association Board of Directors Admissions Committee
The Admissions Committee is a deeper volunteer role that partners with UVM Admissions on enrollment efforts, including outreach programs, and college fairs.
Work with Admissions on events and programs, including Catamount College Connection, Refer-A-Catamount, and College Fairs.
Use UVM Connect to increase the number of alumni and parent volunteers.
Outreach to alumni to build volunteer engagement.
Admissions Committee Commitments
The Refer-a-Catamount program has proven effective in supporting prospective students and encouraging them to apply to and attend UVM.
Post about the Refer-A-Catamount program on UVM Connect (main feed and/or subgroups) 3 times.
Participate in training through Admissions for College Fair volunteering and assist in one college fair in your area.
Participate in Class of 2030 Catamount Family Summer Outreach Campaign.
Participate in Spring Admitted Student Outreach campaign and connect with three Catamount Family Admitted Students.
*If prospective student is planning on visiting campus, please contact the Alumni Association ahead of their visit.
Join
To inquire about joining the committee, please reach out to Andrea Luchini '98 G'05 at Andrea.Luchini@uvm.edu or (802) 656-4689.
Admissions Committee Members
Jaidip Chanda '92 (Chair), Beverly, MA
Danielle Beauchesne ’96, Southborough, MA
Katharine Cahill ’09, North Ferrisburgh, VT
Rodney Clemons ’91, Raleigh, NC
Amanda Duffy ’20, Boulder, CO
Sumeera Gupta ’11, Shrewsbury, MA
Lisa Jacobson ’92, Chevy Chase, MD
Kelly Levi ’94, Ardsley, NY
Kristyna Meyer ’91, Alexandria, NY
Lawrence Roth ’67, New York, NY
Susan Wertheimer ’76, G’85, Burlington, VT