Volunteer | Alumni Engagement | NC State ISE
Volunteer
Your time and experience can shape the future of ISE students. By volunteering, you help students grow and succeed.
Moreover, when you speak in a class, lead a tour, or guide a project, students gain real-world knowledge. You’ll give back to the department that helped you—and inspire the next generation of engineers.
Besides, it feels good to give your time where it truly matters.
Volunteer in Ways You Can
No matter your schedule, there’s a way for you to get involved. Choose between one-time events or long-term programs.
One-Time Events
You don’t need a huge time commitment to make a big impact.
- Give a class presentation, join a panel, or lead a hands-on activity.
- Additionally, judge final projects during Senior Design Day. You’ll see creative, real-world solutions from student teams.
- Lead a facility tour and show how classroom ideas work in action.
- Review resumes or help students practice for interviews.These are just a few ways to share your experience and make a difference in a day.
These are just a few ways to share your experience and make a difference in a day.
On-Going Programs
Furthermore, if you want a bigger role, try a semester-long commitment.
- Sponsor a Senior Design team. Students will work on your real challenge and present solutions by semester’s end.
- Help students stay on track, apply course skills, and solve problems that matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand volunteers have a busy schedule and would never ask you to overcommit to a program or event. Some volunteering opportunities are one-time events that require a few hours of your day. Other programs span a semester, like the Senior Design Sponsorship.
Whatever type of volunteer you want to be, ISE has options for you to choose. For more information, contact Deanna Cardamone | dagage@ncsu.edu | 919.515.5413
Volunteers receive an on-campus parking pass for the day of their event. Additionally, no special training is needed for our events. Oftentimes food is provided.
Volunteering your time and sharing your experiences are just as important as financial gifts. We understand our volunteers give what they can. Your time and resources are valuable and your drive to make a difference in a student’s life is greatly appreciated.
We are looking for alumni and volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in the ISE community. We value all levels of knowledge and experience and hope that you share your wisdom with students.
Each volunteer experience has different expectations. Volunteering opportunities for one-time events require a few hours of your day. Other programs that span a semester need you to set aside time to help your students.
For more information, visit each volunteering opportunity or contact Julie Swann | jlswann@ncsu.edu | 919.515.6423.
YES! The ISE department is looking for alumni and volunteers who have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life or the ISE community. We value all levels of knowledge and experience that can help our students succeed.
We would never ask you to overcommit to a program or event. If you attend an event and it’s not the right fit, we completely understand and hope you continue to be a supportive member of the ISE Department in whatever way you can.
We always love to explore new and creative ways to team up with our alumni. If you want to volunteer, let us know your ideas!