Proposed structure and volunteer roles

Alumni hub lead

·      Chair two of the annual Hub Committee meetings.

·      Manage the WhatsApp group for the Volunteers’ Committee.

·      Perform the formalities at events (welcoming and expression of thanks).

·      Act as main liaison between alumni and the Alumni Participation team.

 

Communications

·      Compile an annual hub newsletter.

·      Create regular online content.

·      Prompting our newshounds about stories from alumni in your region to follow up.

 

SWAN

Host two SWAN events per year (in March and August) that create a space for alumnae to network, share knowledge and support one another’s career development.

 

Young Alumni Programme

·      Organise one welcoming event for young alumni each year as our graduates join the world of work and move into your area.

·      Facilitate gatherings for smaller groups throughout the year.

 

Annual networking/social/career development

·      Organise one alumni event that is focused on career networks.

·      Drive an online career opportunities and business directory for the northern suburbs in collaboration with the SU Hub Coordinators.

·      Facilitate annual career opportunities offered by and for alumni.

 

Focus points for hub programmes

·      career networking

·      knowledge sharing

·      fundraising to support students

·      business directory

·      opportunities for graduates and fellow alumni

·      social gatherings

·      engagement of women and young alumni

·      communication with alumni

 

Events hosted by hubs in the past three years

·     launches

·      land reform debates with input from experts from SU

·      wine tasting

·      book launches

·      small-group dinners

·      vaccine talks with SU academics

·      golf days

·      hiking and cycling groups

·      book clubs

·      tax advice for expats

·      discussions on the SA economy during Covid

·      SWAN breakfast

·      musical table networking event

·      film screenings

·      relevant museum or gallery tours to support creative Maties and celebrate their successes

·      concerts and similar events 

Social media platforms

·      MatiesConnect, our alumni-to-alumni platform: www.matiesconnect.com

·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stellenboschalumni/

·      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/8047/

·      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matiesalumni/

For more details, refer to the 2021 Alumni Calendar.