Volunteer
We value the contributions of alumni and encourage you to find a volunteer activity that interests you. We offer many ways for you to stay engaged.
The Marjorie Wood Brittingham '60 Alumni in Service to Oberlin College (ASOC) fund was established by the Alumni Association to help academic departments, programs, and student groups bring alumni back to campus to lecture and meet with current students and other community members.
Alumni in Service to Oberlin College (ASOC) was established by the Alumni Association four decades ago to help departments, programs, and student groups bring alumni back to campus to lecture and meet with current students and other members of the community. The fund was named to honor Marjorie Wood Brittingham '60 for her 27 years of service to her alma mater as the Executive Director of the Oberlin Alumni Association. The Alumni Association provides grants (up to $500) to help defray transportation, housing, and meal expenses when alumni are invited to be speakers or workshop leaders for events on campus.
Funding applications may only be submitted by academic departments and student organizations, with a maximum of two applications funded per department per fiscal year. The funding may not be used to pay for stipends or for a spouse/partner’s expenses. These alumni receive no honorarium from the Office of Alumni Engagement for their efforts, contributing their time and expertise to the educational program of Oberlin.
The sponsoring department/organization is responsible for arranging the campus visit. While in town, alumni give speeches, lead workshops, and participate in informal discussions with faculty, staff, and students. They also meet with alumni office staff over breakfast to discuss their visit and life after Oberlin.
View the application here
2-6 weeks lead time is suggested. Applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the event date to be considered.
Please note: You will receive an email confirming your ASOC application has been submitted. Please check your inbox for this message. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please check your form for submission and select submit at the bottom of the page to ensure that your submission has been completed.
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at: alumni@oberlin.edu or by phone at 440.775.8692.
The interaction alumni have with prospective students is critical in bringing Oberlin to life and in ultimately encouraging a student to apply and enroll at Oberlin. Volunteers can help by representing Oberlin at a college fair, by speaking with students at receptions, and by interviewing students.
More information, including the Alumni Recruiter Information Form, is available online at the Alumni Recruiting Network.
Class Presidents and Vice Presidents are selected by their classmates every five years. Presidents write a letter to their classmates each fall, giving an independent overview of Oberlin and alumni activities to help keep the alumni in each class engaged. They also help recruit a Reunion Planning Committee of classmates to assist in the planning of reunion activities and events.
There are many opportunities for you to engage with fellow Obies in your region. Learn more about regional communities, host an alumni event, or volunteer as a regional coordinator!
Winter Term micro-internships
Winter Term micro-internships are project-based, quality learning experiences that offer Oberlin students realistic exposure to career fields that interest them. These experiences are short-term, 100-hour projects that take place every January. Alumni like you make these possible!
Visit the Career Exploration and Development office to learn more.