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Vanderbilt Parent Ambassadors

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Our parent community is a vibrant and critical part of Vanderbilt鈥檚 story and success. From supporting your student throughout their time here to financial contributions that help provide essential programming, our parents bolster our community each day.

By being a Vanderbilt Parent Ambassador, parents can be involved where and when they want. We have opportunities in your local area, virtually, and on campus. We hope you will join our team!

Roles and responsibilities of a Vanderbilt Parent Ambassador

  • Vanderbilt Parent Ambassadors are willing and interested parents or family members wanting to promote Vanderbilt and engage in volunteer opportunities.
  • Minimum of one annual activity (host a Commodore Launch or parent social, assist with an Admissions yield event, etc.)
  • Be a responsible and enthusiastic representative of the Vanderbilt brand and community

We hope you will want to join our team of outstanding parent leaders. Please reach out to our office if you have any questions at聽parents@vanderbilt.edu聽or sign up below.

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Volunteer Opportunities

  • Host a Parent & Family Social

    Want to meet other Vanderbilt families in your area? Parent Socials are a wonderful opportunity for VU families to engage with one another on a regional level and foster deeper connections in a small, casual setting.听

  • Recruit the Next Generation of Dores

    Wave the black and gold flag in your community and beyond to encourage future Dores to apply and attend Vanderbilt.听

    • Participate in Admissions events like Vanderbilt & You, panels, and more to share your Vanderbilt experience with prospective students.
    • Reach out to accepted/admitted families to share your Vanderbilt story and provide resources through our Parent to Parent Outreach program.听
  • Volunteer with the Career Center

    Parents can assist Vanderbilt students in the exploration of potential career paths. Casual conversations, workshops, internships, and job opportunities provided by Vanderbilt families are essential for our students.听

    • Hire Dores: Open doors in your industry by sharing job opportunities.
    • Volunteer to be a guest speaker or panelist to provide advice and inspire students during events.听
    • Mentorship: Share your wisdom on your industry and provide valuable guidance on career paths.
  • Welcome & Wayfinding

    Be a welcoming voice to incoming families and connect with other members of the parent community on campus and in your local area.听

    • Meet and welcome our incoming families to the Vanderbilt community at Commodore Launch parties.听
    • Greet families and answer questions during Move-In Day and parent orientation.听
    • Be a part of the biggest on-campus parent and family event of the year by checking in families during Family Weekend.听
    • Be an active member of the welcoming incoming families.
  • Connect with the Vanderbilt Community

    Attend local events to meet other members of the Vanderbilt community.听

    • Vanderbilt Chapters provide a wonderful way to connect parents, students, alumni, and friends worldwide
    • Parent and Family Socials are an opportunity for Vanderbilt families to engage with one another and foster connections in a casual environment.听