Opportunities From: University of Colorado Colorado Springs Alumni & Friends Volunteer Program

About: We are seeking volunteers to help us staff UCCS’s Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony! There are various roles that we need our Alumni & Friends volunteers to fill on Friday, December 19 at the Broadmoor World Arena. 

Indoor photo station support - Offer to take pictures of graduates and/or families/friends in front of backdrop. Volunteers need to be comfortable taking pictures and handling a variety of phone models.

Indoor Wayfinder (Handout QR code flyers) - Give a handout to each family and directing graduates to check-in. 

Outdoor Wayfinder (Handout QR code flyers) - Ensure graduates get directed to graduate entrance (club entrance) and that families see the restricted items list. Help answer questions before guests enter the arena.

Ushers/greeters - Be a friendly face! Answer questions and point people in the right direction.

Impact: Your presence at commencement shows our graduates that the journey continues with a strong, supportive community. Your participation enriches the ceremony and inspires the next generation.   

Time Commitment: Commencement is on Friday, December 19, 2025. Volunteers should plan to arrive at Broadmoor World Arena at 11:30am. Please enter at the Club Entrance and let staff know that you are a volunteer.  

Qualifications: Volunteers can be alumni or friends of UCCS. 

Parking Details: Parking is in the parking lot at Broadmoor World Arena.  

About: Take our beloved mascot, Clyde on an adventure and then document it and share with us! Respond to this social media volunteer opportunity by clicking the gold "Respond" button. From there you will be prompted to provide your contact/mailing info so we can mail you your very own Flat Clyde! Mailing takes approximately 5 business days. Then start planning where you want to take Clyde. As you take him places make sure you take photos to document it. Share your photos with us by emailing them to us or put them on your social media profiles like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #FlatClyde. 

Expectations: Volunteers are expected to represent UCCS well in their postings, following social media courtesy and respecting the rules of the social media platform being used to post.

Time Commitment: This is very low time commitment opportunity; it only takes a few minutes to snap a photo and post it. This is an ongoing opportunity so please share pictures as often as you like.

Impact: Sharing Flat Clyde on social media helps spread the good word about UCCS on social media and helps Clyde see the world!

About: We are always looking for nominations of alumni who are achieving success since earning their degree from UCCS. Please consider your friends, colleagues, and classmates who we could highlight in our recruitment publications, on our website, and on social media.

Click the image below to nominate someone and click here to read some of our latest success story features. 

Volunteer Expectations: Volunteers are expected to provide as much information about the nominee as possible, the more contact info you provide for them the more likely we are to be able to connect with them.

Time Commitment: This is very low time commitment opportunity; it only takes a few minutes to share a brief description on our nomination form. is an ongoing opportunity so please continue to nominate anyone who comes to mind in the future.

Impact: Nominating a friend, fellow alum, or colleague can help us learn about the great things alums are doing! Often times we get nominations for incredible alums who we never would have known about had it not been for someone thinking to share their story and celebrate their accomplishments.