50th Reunion: Volunteer Opportunities

Make Your 50th Your Best Bates Reunion

The 50th Reunion would not be possible without volunteers. During this milestone year, alumni take the lead in building attendance, generating enthusiasm and connections, and fundraising. Past 50th Reunion volunteers always share how much they enjoy reconnecting with classmates through this important volunteer work.

Whether you’ve been to every Bates reunion or none of them, you are a part of making your 50th a special celebration.

There are multiple ways to volunteer:

Gift Committee: Help your class leave a memorable legacy for Bates in celebration of this Reunion milestone.
Social Committee: Plan 50th events, select a class parade memento, and encourage classmates to attend.
Yearbook Committee: Encourage classmates to submit bios and memories for the 50th Reunion Yearbook, and curate photos and memories to include in special sections.

Contact Casey Andersen ’12 at randerse@bates.edu with questions.

You’re also welcome to express your interest in volunteering by completing this form.

50th Reunion Volunteer Form

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Have questions about your 50th Reunion or interested in volunteering? Don’t hesitate to reach out to the Bates staff dedicated to making this a memorable occasion.

Casey Andersen ’12
Associate Director of Gift Planning
randerse@bates.edu
207-755-5976

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