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Current opportunities
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There are lots of occasions throughout the year where our alumni are invaluable to support and welcome members of the community.
We are always so grateful for the time and effort that you give.
Keep an eye on this page to discover new and exciting volunteering opportunities for alumni and get in touch if you'd like to discuss something specific.
Use German language skills at work?
We want to hear from you!
Alumni are invited to share their experiences of how learning German has supported their career paths. This does not necessarily mean having studied German as a degree, experiences such as learning German at school, taking it as an elective during university, or using it alongside another field of study are equally valuable.
In particular, we would be very interested in hearing about your experience of working within, or in collaboration with, companies based in German-speaking countries, such as Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. We would especially welcome insights into how working in these companies, or with colleagues from German-speaking countries, may differ from other professional environments, for example in terms of workplace culture, communication styles, expectations, or professional practices.
The aim would be to briefly share your personal experience and insights with current students, helping them better understand how language skills and intercultural experience can support professional development and open up career opportunities.
We would be very happy to adapt the format and level of involvement to suit your availability.
Thank you very much for considering this invitation. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like further details. We would be delighted to hear from you.
Online Careers Sessions
Arts and Humanities Career Journeys - date and time to be confirmed
Arts and Humanities postgraduate taught (PGT) alumni are invited to share their experiences and career journeys with current PGT students. Dates and times to be confirmed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please express your interest in the form below and we will be in contact with further information once the date and time has been confirmed.
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Volunteering at Summer Congregation
We're excited to celebrate with our graduates at Summer Congregation in July and would like to invite alumni to volunteer with us from Wednesday 1 July until Wednesday 8 July 2026.
We are looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to be part of the team on the alumni stand, to congratulate the graduates on their achievements and welcome them to the alumni network.
We have the following dates and times available to volunteer with us:
Wednesday 1 July - Wednesday 8 July 2026 (excluding the weekend).
- 10am - 2pm
- 2pm - 6pm
For more information please read the role description.
If you would like to get involved, please register your interest. If you have any queries about this opportunity, please email alumni.volunteer@durham.ac.uk.
As a proud Durham graduate, I volunteer my time organizing Durham alumni gatherings and speaking to prospective students about the incredible opportunities Durham offers. It's my genuine pleasure to encourage others to study at Durham - a choice that undoubtedly changed my life forever. Durham gave me the tools for a successful career, opened doors to new horizons, and built friendships that will last a lifetime.