Forever Buffs Volunteer Hub

Welcome Forever Buffs Volunteers

Forever Buffs volunteers are students, alumni, family and friends who are committed to giving back to the University of Colorado Boulder and beyond. We are community-minded, impact-driven leaders who live by the Colorado Creed.

As a Forever Buffs volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Make a difference 💪

  • Build connections 🌎

  • Share your CU pride 🦬

  • Have fun 🎉

Sign up for the monthly volunteer newsletter to stay updated on volunteer opportunities and events ➡️

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Date: Apply by Wednesday, September 30

The Forever Buffs Network Mentorship Program is an opportunity for CU Boulder alumni and students to foster meaningful relationships that support mentees in their future careers and life beyond CU. The program includes both alumni-to-alumni and alumni-to-student mentorship, enabling alumni to share their professional expertise, experiences and perspectives with current students and young alumni. CU faculty, staff, friends and family are also encouraged to serve as mentors. The only requirement is that participants register in the Forever Buffs Network. 

Mentors and mentees that complete all the milestones in the program will be eligible for an official Credly Certificate and completion badge. Credly badges are offered in partnership with the Office of the Registrar. Learn more about CU Boulder-issued Credly badges and micro-credentials, click here.

Join the FBN Mentorship Program

Date: Wednesday, September 30

The Culture Crawl is a campus-wide event celebrating CU Boulder arts & culture. This year’s crawl is Wednesday, Sept. 30, highlighting the university's 150th anniversary! Attendees are invited to participate in 25-plus events held at various museums, libraries, academic buildings and centers across campus including immersive activities, performances, art making, food tasting and more. View the full schedule on our website.

Volunteers will assist and interact with students, faculty and staff at various Culture Crawl events in a role dependent on the activity.

Volunteer for Culture Crawl

Date: Friday, October 2

Attendees will spend their afternoon relaxing in the backyard of the Koenig Alumni Center while sampling some of Colorado’s finest brews crafted by CU Boulder alumni! Volunteers can volunteer for set-up shifts, where they will help set up inflatables, signage and other decor. Event volunteers will assist brewers and staff, help with check-in and monitor tastings and lines. Teardown volunteers will assist with breaking down the event after it is over. All volunteers will have access to enjoy the Buffs on Tap event for free when they are not working during their shift. 

Volunteer at Buffs on Tap

Date: Saturday, October 3

Round out Homecoming weekend with a free tailgate! Many Buff fans will return to Boulder to celebrate, and we will all gather before the game in one place! Festivities include music, photo ops, giveaways and more. Volunteers will assist with setting up the tailgate space, working the event by greeting guests and giving away swag or helping to tear down the space after the event is over. 

Volunteer at the Tailgate

Get Started Volunteering with CU Boulder

Join the Forever Buffs Volunteers group on CU Serves to stay updated on current volunteer opportunities through the CU Boulder Alumni Association.

Support the next generation of Buffs — mentor, hire or share your experience with students and recent grads.

You can stay connected and make a difference through our digital volunteer opportunities. Join our free online community of Forever Buffs who give back — near or far. 

Join the Forever Buffs Volunteers Group

Join an Alumni Group that Speaks to You

Volunteer Leader Resources

Current volunteer leaders: thank you for your hard work and dedication to the Forever Buffs community. Here you’ll find resources to help you get up and running, including: 

  • Chapter and club guidelines and responsibilities

  • Volunteer leader agreement

  • Event request form 

  • Email and web request form 

Volunteer Leader Resources ➡️ 

More Ways to Get Involved

Get all your favorite people back together, with help from the Alumni Association.

If you can’t make it to Boulder for game day, host or join a Game Watch in your city to cheer on the Buffs.

Join Forever Buffs around the country each April for a day of service or host a volunteering event any time throughout the year.

Host a Social Event

Get creative and think of ways to engage Buffs — a boat ride, sporting event, trivia night, cooking class or anything else that sounds fun to you! 

Host a Networking Event

Connect fellow Buffs with each other to help everyone level up in their careers.

Read Scholarships

Every spring, the Alumni Association awards close to $300,000 in scholarships. Help us select our scholarship winners by reviewing applications. 

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