Alumni Engagement

Our office engages alumni in several ways to help support Harvard College students in their exploration of public interest work and to engage is public interest work more broadly.  Whether it's mentoring, serving as a guest speaker, or helping to facilitate career connections, alumni support strengthens Harvard College's commitment to public service.  

Joining Clubs and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)

Through 200+ Alumni Clubs and 50+ Shared Interest Groups affiliated with the Harvard Alumni Association, there are many ways to stay civically engaged from faculty talks and cultural programming to organizing community service opportunities and networking events – there’s something for everyone!

Become an Alumni Advisor

MCS Firsthand Advisors connects Harvard College students with alumni volunteers from a variety of Harvard schools for career information and advice. There's a dedicated community for alumni working in public service willing to share their knowledge and make a difference!  We ask that alumni interested in mentoring as part of this program sign up on Firsthand Advisors, a platform utilized by our Mignone Center for Career Success. 

Attend or Plan a Nonprofit Board Fair

In partnership with the Harvard Alumni Association, the Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship works with Harvard Clubs around the country to sponsor Non-Profit Board Recruitment Fairs. These fairs connect Harvard alumni with local organizations seeking board members. Previous fairs have been held in Boston, New York City, Seattle, and Washington DC.  In 2026-27, we are planning to organize a virtual non-profit board recruitment fair - follow us on Instagram @harvardserves for more information!