Get Involved

Every year, New School alumni volunteer to support students, social innovation, and entrepreneurship in a range of fields. Be part of this tradition by participating in volunteering or mentoring opportunities offered to the New School alumni community.

We are grateful to our alumni for investing their talent and time. If you are interested in giving back as a volunteer, please look through the opportunities described below and complete the sign-up form.

Please note that a preliminary telephone interview is required for all volunteer placements.

• Volunteering

  Share your insights as a guest classroom speaker, an adjudicator for academic competitions and symposia, or a university insider at events for prospective and admitted students around the world.

  Admission Events for Prospective and Admitted Students

  The New School meets prospective and admitted students throughout the year at various on-campus and off-campus events around the globe. Share your insights by speaking with prospective students one-on-one or in groups at local, regional, and international college fairs; open houses; and gatherings for admitted students.

  Academic Events and Opportunities

  Alumni can often share their vast knowledge and expertise by serving in an academic capacity. Volunteer as a guest classroom speaker or adjudicator for various academic competitions and symposia throughout the year. Volunteer positions for this opportunity will vary depending on school and university programming.

• Mentoring

  Work closely with a current student from your program or one who is interested in exploring your professional industry. In addition to one-on-one mentoring, opportunities to mentor through Parsons' Entrepreneurial Lab (ELab) and Impact Entrepreneurship program are also available.

  Academic Mentorship

  Interested in working closely with a student from your program or one who is interested in exploring your professional industry? Opportunities for mentorship pairings are being considered for the spring 2019 term in specific programs across the university. This opportunity requires that mentors meet in person or by Skype at least once during the spring semester and remain in contact with the Alumni Engagement office for follow-up. Please note that mentorship spots for this opportunity are limited depending on the number of participating students.

  Parsons' ELab

  Are you a Parsons alum with a minimum of ten years of professional market experience and business success? Volunteer to work with ELab students and fellows on their journey to becoming entrepreneurs.

  Impact Entrepreneurship

  If you're a seasoned entrepreneur or have significant experience in social impact efforts, consider mentoring through one of our Impact Entrepreneurship initiatives. We are looking for mentors from varied industries and diverse backgrounds who can engage with emerging student entrepreneurs both in and outside of the classroom. Ideally, mentors for these initiatives will be able to work with students for a one-semester to two-year commitment.