Ancients Volunteer
Ancients
Volunteer
Ways to give back
to Miss Porter’s School.
There is strength in the testament of our Ancients — especially when they give back. Did you know that more than 500 Ancients give back every year as volunteers to serve our school?
Ancients’ work, of time and talents, on the schools behalf sends the strongest message to our own community and to prospective students and families.
Thank you for your continued belief in our mission!
Ongoing Service Opportunities
The Alumnae Board of Directors (AB) represents the school and serves as the voice of the school for all Ancients. With a membership range of 19 to 28 directors, the AB is composed of the officer group and four committees.
- Work with assigned committee to accomplish established AB goals
- Serve a 3-year term
- Participate in monthly virtual calls and three onsite meetings each year
- Volunteer up to 15 hours per month
In-person and virtual work
- Facilitate and engage class to support MPS Annual fund giving and event attendance
- Attend volunteer training sessions
- Organize and support Ancient engagement and networking activities
- Keep in touch with classmates through active engagement (e.g., email, phone, social media)
- Communicate with classmates using MPS-provided resources (e.g. Volunteer Management System, giving request templates) to support philanthropic engagement
- Serve a 5-year volunteer appointment concurrent with reunion cycles
- Volunteer up to 3 hours monthly
Virtual work
- Serve as a resource on DEIB for the AB
- Nurture new projects and initiatives that address inclusion and belonging among Ancients
- Provide regular opportunities for Ancients to meet virtually and to learn about inclusion and belonging today
- Communicate the needs and interests of Ancients who are from historically marginalized groups
- Self-determined ongoing term
- Volunteer up to 5 hours per month (role dependent)
Virtual work
- Partner with th A&D office to lead the class planning and outreach
- Communicate with your class to ensure maximum Reunion attendance
- Recruit, lead and motivate reunion committee, and attend the reunion celebration
- Ongoing terms for 9-12 months in advance of reunion, starting the preceding fall.
- Volunteer up to one hour per month.
In-person and virtual work
Additional Service Opportunities
- Share your career story with current students
- Time commitment: less than 2 hours
In-person and virtual work
Volunteers serve as panelists who create meaningful dialogue between MPS seniors and Ancients to discuss the rewards and challenges of adulthood. Conversation centers around how MPS prepares students to “shape a changing world” so students learn that no two paths are alike.
- Frequency: annual event
- Volunteer up to 5+ hours on campus for the event
In-person work
At times MPS needs our Ancients’ expertise in a certain area to join a brainstorming session or working group. Keeping your industry and employment information up-to-date allows MPS to reach out about your skill set should an event suit you.
- Frequency: sporadic
Virtual work
Our Worldwide Sit-down Dinner (WWSDD) tradition is all about gathering together to connect with fellow Ancients — whether via a dinner, appetizers, happy hour or brunch, hosts can sponsor the gathering or ask guest Ancients to contribute.
- Plan the event, communicate with their guests, and share photos with MPS
- Frequency: once per year
- Volunteer up to 10 hours
In-person work
Porter’s Center for Global Leadership
Porter’s Center for Global Leadership (PCGL) provides access for girls and women of all ages to find their purpose, power, and passions. Our innovative programming, skill development and networking opportunities allow them to lead lives of impact on a global scale.
