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Distant Alumni Contacts
There are opportunities for NSAC alumni to
volunteer with Chapters or Branches even in geographic areas
without formal branches. Chapters or branches of the NSAC Alumni
Association typically occur where there is a concentration of
alumni living or working in a specific area. The Development
office is currently working to build a system of Distant Alumni
Contacts (DACs) throughout Canada. These contacts would provide
support to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in a variety
of capacities in their area. DACs can assist in planning and
hosting events in their area when University staff will be in
the area or for more regular, informal gatherings with alumni
in the area.
Purpose of Volunteer Position:
NSAC alumni live in and NSAC officials travel
to dozens of locations where there is not an active geographic
alumni branch. In many cases, having an NSAC graduate pre-identified
in these areas to serve in a number of potential capacities
can be an advantage to other local alumni, University officials
and the individual volunteers themselves. Opportunities would
vary by location and may change from time to time.
Responsibilities of the position:
According to the activity level in the area
and the interests and abilities of the volunteer(s), a Distant
Alumni Contact's roles may include any or all of the following:
- Acting as a liaison with the Development Office and the
University;
- Assisting in the planning and execution of any local alumni
events with the assistance of Alumni Office staff;
- Facilitating access to resources, information and advice
not readily available to people outside that area (examples
may include scouting potential event locations, providing
advice on travel or accommodation to University officials,
etc.); - Acting as a resource and point of contact for alumni
who are new to the area ;
- Helping to 'find' lost alumni in the area and relaying updated
address information to the University;
- Providing a link to local opinion leaders;
- Acting as a point of contact for potential incoming NSAC
students;
- Identifying and helping to recruit outstanding scholars
and athletes;
- Managing informal communication (for example, e-mail) with
other alumni in the area;
- Coordinating informal gatherings of NSAC alumni living in
the area;
Benefits:
Benefits include opportunities to meet and communicate with
fellow NSAC alumni and traveling University officials, being
better informed of University news and issues and participating
in the normal volunteer recognition activities of the Association.
Time Requirement (estimated per year):
Time commitments will vary depending on the roles adopted and
the level of activity in the area.
If you are interested in becoming a Distant Alumni
Contact, please contact the Alumni
Office.
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