Join the Board/Volunteer
Join the WCLA Board ormailto:WCLosAngeles@alum.wellesley.edu become a WCLA Volunteer!
Have ideas?! Join us! Nominations due by June 15, 2021
If you'd like to volunteer for the WCLA, including as an Event Host, please let us know by filling out this form.
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS for academic year July 2021-June 2022
- Nominations due by June 15, 2021; please email WCLosAngeles@alum.wellesley.edu
- The term of office shall begin at the close of the annual meeting (on June 23, 2021). In general, board members shall serve two years; any vacancy in an elective office occuring between annual meetings may be filled for the remainder of the year by the president with the approval of the board of directors.
- There are quarterly (4) board meetings throughout the year that board members are requested to attend.
- There are also board calls between quarterly board meetings for board officers which board members are invited to join.
Website Editor (Communications)
- Post events on WCLA website, sourcing photos and adding registration links as needed.
- Post news on the WCLA website such as updates on Invocation, Commencement, Reunions and Admissions.
- Post event updates on WCLA Facebook page.
Photographer and Photo Curator (Communications Team)
- Take photographs at WCLA events.
- Curate photo albums on WCLA website.
- Provide photos (from albums) for monthly e-newsletter.
Shared Identity Group Representatives: Four (4) open positions
A Shared Identity Group (SIG) Representative's responsibilities include:
- SIGs collaborate with the College to promote and celebrate diversity.
- Fostering outreach to SIG constituents.
- Partnering and communicating with SIG leaders.
- Working with the president and program chair to incorporate the interest of area SIG alumnae.
1) Wellesley Jewish Alumnae (WJA) Representative
- Sponsor programs such as Shabbat Across the Miles, during which alumnae in varoius cities will meet on the same night for Shabbat-related activities.
- Reach out to Jewish students on campus through the College rabbi, Dean Bodian.
2) Wellesley Asian Alumnae Alliance (W3A) Representative
- With almost 4,000 Asian-identifying alumnae under our umbrella, the purpose of W3A is to facilitate networking, mentoring, leadership, and career development opportunities targeted towards supporting our shared community.
- Through the commitment of active alumnae and the efforts of the elected Governing Board, W3A has continued to build its organizational structure both nationally and internationally by partnering with local clubs and other SIGs since October 2013.
3) Wellesley Alum Pride Alliance (WAPA) Representative
- WAPA is a shared interest group for LGBTQ+ Wellesley alums founded in 2017. Our mission is to build a community with LGBTQ+ alums by providing opportunities to share experiences, support each other, and connect with current students.
4) Wellesley Racial Justice Initiative (WRJI) Representative
- WAPA is a shared interest group for LGBTQ+ Wellesley alums founded in 2017. Our mission is to build a community with LGBTQ+ alums by providing opportunities to share experiences, support each other, and connect with current students.