Opportunities From: CU Denver Volunteers

Volunteer: CAP Mentorship Program | CAP MP!

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Arial; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Mentorship is a transformative experience that can support a student’s academic success and career preparation. CAP’s mentorship programs are designed to align with each academic semester so that goals can correspond with academic work. Every CAP student is invited to participate.

Our Professional Mentorship Program pairs working professionals with students to provide a rich and valuable opportunity for professionals to share their skills and experiences to demystify the transition from academic to professional practice. 

We ask our mentors to keep an eye on your inbox for a mentorship request. Once received, update your profile to ensure students can find your overlapping passion areas more easily.

Professional Mentor Responsibilities:
- Act as an advisor and coach: provide guidance, share experience, explain processes, give feedback
- Share experiences: visit job sites, discuss research or community work, attend lectures
- Offer resources and recommendations: suggest books, precedents, tutorials and/or podcasts that will assist students in their personal growth
- Cheerlead: provide encouragement in trying new things, celebrate successes, help process missteps and mistakes
- Listen and ask: don’t provide all the answers, ask questions, accept that failure is essential to learning 

Time Commitment can be as little as 1 hour per month.

Interested in being a Professional Mentor? Click here to learn more and sign up. 

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Arial; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Mentorship is a transformative experience that can support a student’s academic success and career preparation. CAP’s mentorship programs are designed to align with each academic semester so that goals can correspond with academic work. Every CAP student is invited to participate.

Our Professional Mentorship Program pairs working professionals with students to provide a rich and valuable opportunity for professionals to share their skills and experiences to demystify the transition from academic to professional practice. 

We ask our mentors to keep an eye on your inbox for a mentorship request. Once received, update your profile to ensure students can find your overlapping passion areas more easily.

Professional Mentor Responsibilities:
- Act as an advisor and coach: provide guidance, share experience, explain processes, give feedback
- Share experiences: visit job sites, discuss research or community work, attend lectures
- Offer resources and recommendations: suggest books, precedents, tutorials and/or podcasts that will assist students in their personal growth
- Cheerlead: provide encouragement in trying new things, celebrate successes, help process missteps and mistakes
- Listen and ask: don’t provide all the answers, ask questions, accept that failure is essential to learning 

Time Commitment can be as little as 1 hour per month.

Interested in being a Professional Mentor? Click here to learn more and sign up. 

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 80202

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: CAP_Midwest Alumni Group

Rooted, reliable, and ready to connect. Join fellow Midwest alumni to strengthen professional and personal connections, discover regional events, and give back to a community that values collaboration and support. Here, staying connected just feels natural.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Rooted, reliable, and ready to connect. Join fellow Midwest alumni to strengthen professional and personal connections, discover regional events, and give back to a community that values collaboration and support. Here, staying connected just feels natural.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: CAP_North East Alumni Group

From city skylines to historic campuses, our Northeast alumni are everywhere. This group is your go-to hub to reconnect with fellow alumni in the NE region, share career insights, attend local meetups, and keep the spirit of our community alive—no matter how busy life gets.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

From city skylines to historic campuses, our Northeast alumni are everywhere. This group is your go-to hub to reconnect with fellow alumni in the NE region, share career insights, attend local meetups, and keep the spirit of our community alive—no matter how busy life gets.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: CAP_Southwest Alumni Group

Big skies, bold ideas, and strong connections. The Southwest Alumni Network brings together alumni across the region to share opportunities, support one another, and celebrate our shared experience. Whether you’re building something new or just staying in touch, this is your place.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Big skies, bold ideas, and strong connections. The Southwest Alumni Network brings together alumni across the region to share opportunities, support one another, and celebrate our shared experience. Whether you’re building something new or just staying in touch, this is your place.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: CAP_West Coast Alumni Group

Innovation, creativity, and sunshine—West Coast style. Connect with fellow alumni up and down the coast, swap ideas, expand your professional network, and stay plugged into a community that’s always looking forward. Come for the connections, stay for the inspiration.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Innovation, creativity, and sunshine—West Coast style. Connect with fellow alumni up and down the coast, swap ideas, expand your professional network, and stay plugged into a community that’s always looking forward. Come for the connections, stay for the inspiration.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Milo Mail

Milo Mail brings alumni into the heart of CU Denver's student recruitment efforts, making a big impact from anywhere! 

Launched during the pandemic, this remote volunteer opportunity invites alumni to handwrite at least 10 notes to prospective students, encouraging them to say YES to CU Denver. 

With a brief student bio, notecards, and pre-addressed, stampled envelopes provided, all you need to do is add your personal message, share your CU Denver experience, and inspire the next generation to join the Lynx Community!

Sign up today to be included in the next round of Milo Mail! Click here to fill out the form. 

Live outside of the US? Record a welcome video here! 

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Milo Mail brings alumni into the heart of CU Denver's student recruitment efforts, making a big impact from anywhere! 

Launched during the pandemic, this remote volunteer opportunity invites alumni to handwrite at least 10 notes to prospective students, encouraging them to say YES to CU Denver. 

With a brief student bio, notecards, and pre-addressed, stampled envelopes provided, all you need to do is add your personal message, share your CU Denver experience, and inspire the next generation to join the Lynx Community!

Sign up today to be included in the next round of Milo Mail! Click here to fill out the form. 

Live outside of the US? Record a welcome video here! 

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: MURP Alumni Capstone Conversations

Each Spring, the MURP Program hosts Capstone Conversations to support the experience of our students. Our alumni play an essential role in providing constructive advice for students working on projects related to their fields and areas of expertise.

We are seeking alumni engagement from folks who have expertise in any of the following areas:

TOPIC AREAS SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AREAS Climate Change/Hazard Mitigation Community Engagement Housing Data Analysis Land Use & Zoning GIS Placemaking InDesign/Graphic Communication Transportation Project Management


After you register for the event, we’ll send you the Zoom link and more details.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Each Spring, the MURP Program hosts Capstone Conversations to support the experience of our students. Our alumni play an essential role in providing constructive advice for students working on projects related to their fields and areas of expertise.

We are seeking alumni engagement from folks who have expertise in any of the following areas:

TOPIC AREAS SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AREAS Climate Change/Hazard Mitigation Community Engagement Housing Data Analysis Land Use & Zoning GIS Placemaking InDesign/Graphic Communication Transportation Project Management


After you register for the event, we’ll send you the Zoom link and more details.

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 11, 2026

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Share Your CAP Experience!

Hello CAP Alumni! As a CU Denver CAP alumnus, your story can inspire the next generation. Help us welcome and recruit students by sharing your experiences and encouraging them to join our global community.

Record a short video highlighting what makes CU Denver special and how it shaped your journey.

Click here to record your video

Let’s show future Lynx why CU Denver is the place to learn, grow, and succeed!

Answer these questions:

How has attending CU Denver made a difference in your life?What were your goals at CU Denver, and how has your life been changed by attending?If you could provide one bit of advice, what would you say? Please remain generic so that we can use your video for multiple students. (E.g., What I enjoyed the most during my time at CU Denver). Please feel free to use your preferred language to personalize this connection. 

Please let us know if you have any questions, and don't forget to report your volunteer hours!

Recording Tips:You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame.When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Try not to hold it.Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.Consider shooting in a location your recipients may recognize.Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light.Record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person's best angle.Avoid echo chambers. Often, sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.Avoid windy locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic, as your device's mic may pick up noise. Be yourself and have fun!

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Hello CAP Alumni! As a CU Denver CAP alumnus, your story can inspire the next generation. Help us welcome and recruit students by sharing your experiences and encouraging them to join our global community.

Record a short video highlighting what makes CU Denver special and how it shaped your journey.

Click here to record your video

Let’s show future Lynx why CU Denver is the place to learn, grow, and succeed!

Answer these questions:

How has attending CU Denver made a difference in your life?What were your goals at CU Denver, and how has your life been changed by attending?If you could provide one bit of advice, what would you say? Please remain generic so that we can use your video for multiple students. (E.g., What I enjoyed the most during my time at CU Denver). Please feel free to use your preferred language to personalize this connection. 

Please let us know if you have any questions, and don't forget to report your volunteer hours!

Recording Tips:You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame.When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Try not to hold it.Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.Consider shooting in a location your recipients may recognize.Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light.Record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person's best angle.Avoid echo chambers. Often, sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.Avoid windy locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic, as your device's mic may pick up noise. Be yourself and have fun!

Program: College of Architecture and Planning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No