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What does an FALA volunteer do?
- Represent Adelphi University and the Office of Alumni Relations
- Build lifelong relationships between students and alumni
- Promote school spirit within your colleges and instill pride in both students and alumni of those schools (College of Arts & Sciences, Derner Institute, Honors College, School of Business, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, School of Nursing, School of Social Work)
- Attend receptions, networking events, seminars, University events and meetings
- Assist/volunteer in a variety of duties such as educating alumni on campus life, meeting and greeting guests, giving out name tags, showing attendees to their seats, handing out information, acting as a tour guide on campus, setting up display tables, and/or preparing information packages
- Assist the Office of Alumni Relations with event planning and preparation
How should FALA volunteers conduct themselves at events?
- Alumni are just as interested in meeting you as you are in meeting them, so tell them about yourself, what you study and how the campus has changed since they graduated.
- Always smile, introduce yourself and offer assistance or information.
- Remember, you are representing Adelphi University, the Office of Alumni Relations and your fellow students. Therefore your goal is to be professional, responsible and courteous at all times. You may be talking to a potential employer and you want to show him/her your best qualities.
What are the benefits of FALA membership?
- Finding potential job opportunities
- Building enhanced communication skills, including public relations skills
- Networking with alumni from a wide range of fields
- Developing and improving leadership and teamwork skills
- Building your résumé with transferable skills
- Attending a variety of events
- Making new friends and creating lasting memories
What is the FALA mission?
The Future Alumni Leader Association of Adelphi University is dedicated to building lifelong relationships between current students and the university. We strive to build strong leadership and genuine pride by acknowledging the diversity and individuality of our students, alumni and friends. We preserve tradition with integrity by representing the university mission. With pride in our Alma Mater, Future Alumni Leader Association unites Adelphi University’s past with its future. FALA members have a rewarding experience because they actively work to improve the quality of student life.
For more information, please contact:
The Office of Alumni Relations
Adelphi University
Levermore Hall, Room 205
1 South Avenue
P.O. BOX 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
p - 516.877.3470
f - 516.877.3266
e - alumni@adelphi.edu
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