Alumni Association
Enriching firm friendships across our alumni and Buckeye communities

Volunteer at your leisure

Volunteer at your leisure

Every day, Buckeyes rise to the challenges that face humankind. Discover ways that you can help make a difference – when the time is right for you. 

Pledge your volunteerism

Buckeyes can showcase their spirit by sharing where they volunteer or pledging future volunteer efforts to receive a "Buckeye Impact" pin.

Organize your own event – with our help!

Gather your friends and take the lead in organizing a service activity. We’ll provide you with some tools and resources you need to make your service activity a success.

Be a social ambassador for Ohio State

The Social Buckeyes program invites Buckeyes to become ambassadors by sharing Ohio State content across their social networks, primarily LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

Share your thoughts

Join The Buckeye Room to participate in exclusive feedback opportunities that influence the future of Ohio State.

Join Alumnifire to stay in touch

Connect with Ohio State career management, mentoring, affinity groups and more.

Ongoing service opportunities

  • Join Next Chapter Book Club

    Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) is a program of The Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. These book clubs promote literacy skills, social connections and community inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Clubs meet weekly for one hour in bookstores, cafes and libraries throughout Franklin County. Volunteers are needed to serve as co-facilitators.

    Sign up

  • Become a BAR volunteer

    The Buckeye Alumni Recruitment (BAR) program aims to connect Ohio State alumni and parents to recruitment activities within Undergraduate Admissions. BAR volunteers may represent the university at college fairs in their communities, serve on an in-person or virtual panel, assist with registration and interact with guests at local receptions and/or share a written testimonial.

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  • Volunteer with Ohio 4-H

    Support and work in partnership with 4-H professionals, extension staff, volunteers and members in conducting meaningful educational experiences and developing youth members’ life skills to reach their fullest potential.

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