Give back

Discover ways to make a meaningful contribution—mentor a student, share your expertise, or donate to help address the major challenges that face us all.

Richard London and Cara Askew working together as part of the Alumni as Mentors programme — Become a mentor

Share your professional experience and career advice by supporting a final year student in their transition into the workforce.

Man talking into a microphone at a lecture, with people standing behind him in the background. — Inspire students and new graduates

Share insights and career advice as a guest speaker at professional development events for students and graduates or offer an internship at your organisation.

A close-up of a tui bird perched on a plant. — Donate

By making a gift to the University you can support our students, boost our research, and ultimately change people’s lives.

A group of student volunteers, hold landscaping tools while posing together on a hill with the ocean in the background. — Growing Graduates

Contribute to Wellington’s natural environment by taking part in our annual Growing Graduates tree planting day.

Man and a woman smiling and taking a selfie, with crowd of people posing for the photo in the background. — Connect with your local alumni

Network with fellow Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington graduates in your city or region by contacting your local alumni Regional Ambassador.

Victoria Alumni sharing their expertise at a event — Share your story

We’re proud of our graduates and want to showcase your unique and interesting experiences—complete an alumni profile to share your story.

Other ways to contribute

If you have an idea for other ways alumni could contribute, get in touch—email alumni@vuw.ac.nz or call + 64 4 463 5246.