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Through their efforts, alumni volunteers help create and enrich the global Benedictine Community. Volunteer opportunities are ample, and include:

  • Leading alumni organizations of all kinds
  • Mentoring current students
  • Leveraging personal and professional connections to assist in advancing the University’s mission
  • Assisting with events or fundraising for Benedictine University

Locally, virtually or on campus — wherever and whenever you have time and talent to share, there’s a way for you to contribute.

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form below to identify which opportunities you are interested in. A staff member from the Office of Alumni Relations will contact you after receiving your form.


Become a Mentor for Current Students

You’ve been there, done that and have the BenU t-shirt! Share the benefit of your knowledge with current students as a mentor. Mentor a current student and share insights from your real-world experience both prior to and post-graduation. Your influence could be the catalyst for a student successfully pursuing their dreams.


Visit Our Campus as a Speaker

You have a voice. We welcome you to use it! Share your wealth of knowledge to inform us about current events in your field or sit on a panel of thought leaders for emerging topics of interest. We can’t wait to hear what you have to say!


Speak to a Prospective Student About Your BenU Experience

Whether attending a college fair, open house or special University program, your experience could be just what a prospective student was waiting to hear prior to deciding to attend BenU!


Provide An Informational Interview to Students Interested in Your Career Field

Answer thoughtful questions from students interested in following the trail you blazed. Interviews can take place in-person, via Zoom, or you can post a pre-recorded video on the University website and social media pages.


Provide Students a Job Shadow/Externship Experience at Your Company

Pay-it-forward by offering students something priceless, an opportunity! These experiences assist students in hands-on knowledge about their chosen career fields and increase their chances of obtaining post-graduation employment.


Contact Our Team

The Office of Alumni Relations can help you achieve your career and life goals by connecting you to valuable information, tools and opportunities.

Michelle Rollins
Director, Alumni Relations
[email protected] | 630-829-6077

Matthew Johnson
Director, Career & Personal Development
[email protected] | 630-829-6037