We are fortunate to have alumni who want to stay connected to Otterbein and volunteer their time and talent to support our mission, values, and students.
A variety of opportunities allow you to customize your experience and impact our community. Complete this Volunteer Interest form to let us know how you might want to be involved. Please contact the team at alumni@otterbein.edu if you have questions or to learn more.
Stay Connected on the Otterbein Alumni Connect Dashboard:
The new Otterbein Connect Dashboard offers our alumni a secure online platform to:
- Update your Otterbein profile information and contact details
- Search the Alumni Directory (alumni only)
- Access exclusive resources and benefits
- Browse upcoming events, manage registrations, and stay engaged
- Make a gift to support students and programs important to you
Alumni Leadership Council (ALC):
The Office of Alumni Engagement recently launched the Otterbein Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) following a year of research, focus groups, and reenvisioning the former Alumni Council and affiliated alumni boards and networks. The ALC held its inaugural meeting in July 2026. The new group, led by chair Helene Mundrick Wirth ’99, MBA’03, will engage Otterbein alumni by strengthening connections among Cardinals and advancing a culture of philanthropy for generations to come. Members of the ALC will advocate for a diverse range of programs and initiatives including, but not limited to, athletics, fraternity and sorority life, academic departments, and more, based on their own experiences while students at Otterbein and focus on outreach to fellow alumni.
As the ALC’s representative to the Otterbein Board of Trustees, Sonya Lowmiller Higginbotham ’98 will serve as a vital link between alumni and University leadership, taking alumni feedback, perspectives, and recommendations to the decision-making table.
Alumni and Campus Engagement (ACE):
Student-led and Cardinal-powered, a new organization called Alumni and Campus Engagement (ACE) is building a bridge between current students and Otterbein alumni to create connections, opportunities, and a stronger future for the University.
As ACE continues to grow, the organization is looking to spread its wings through new events, initiatives, and partnerships — including a growing relationship with the Alumni Leadership Council. Together, students and alumni are working to keep the Cardinal community connected, engaged, and full of Cardinal pride. If you would like to collaborate with ACE, contact us here!
General Volunteer Opportunities:
Alumni can fill out our volunteer interest form via our new Otterbein Connect Dashboard, located here.
ACE Volunteer
Support this philanthropy-based student organization by attending events, providing mentorship to members, and engaging with the broader student community.
Alumni Leadership Council Volunteer
The Otterbein Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) serves as an advisory board for the Otterbein Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE), providing strategic partnership, advocacy, and engagement in support of Otterbein University and its mission.
Alumni Special Event Volunteer or Host
Lend a hand at Homecoming and Family Weekend, the Alumni Awards, or regional events. Or, host your own alumni event!
Friends of the Library
Promotes the interests of the Courtright Memorial Library.
Giving Day Volunteer
Assist the university with fundraising efforts to support by becoming a social media ambassador, offering a testimonial on how scholarship support impacted your Otterbein experience, or by becoming a class agent.
On-Campus Speaker/Panelist
Interested in being a panelist or speaker in a classroom or at an event for alumni and students? Join a pool of interested alumni willing to share more about your area of expertise.
Otterbein READY Volunteer
Speak on an alumni panel, provide a job shadowing opportunity, speak to a class, or educate students through an informational interview. Otterbein READY is our new four-year professional and personal development program at Otterbein, and there are several ways to get involved, including on our Otterbein READY Day in September.
Promise House Volunteer
Help out in our campus resource center. Roles vary.
Reunion Committee Volunteer
Help plan a memorable experience for your classmates. Our signature reunion is the 50th Golden Reunion, but alumni often want to plan other milestone reunions.
Thrift Shop Volunteer
Volunteering at the Otterbein Thrift Shop involves organizing donations, managing inventory, and assisting customers.
