Alumni volunteer programme

Online mentoring
We are seeking additional alumni volunteers to participate as mentors on RCSI’s online mentor network, where they can connect with current RCSI students who are in the penultimate and final years. We are particularly seeking to recruit alumni who graduated from the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy or Physiotherapy and have experience with/knowledge of training and career pathways in your country or area of practice.

• Time requirement: 1-2 hours per month

Guest speaking
We are regularly contacted by student societies and staff to assist in finding alumni who might be willing to speak at events – both online and in-person. If you would be interested in this type of opportunity, please do register an expression of interest today.

• Time requirement: 1-2 hours per talk

Champion or Offer Clinical Electives/Placements for RCSI students within your organisation
Clinical electives and placements are an essential part of a student’s training, which can help students develop their skills, equip them to make the best use of resources and enable to become increasingly patient-centred in their approach. RCSI works hard to ensure that students get an opportunity to avail of electives and placements. The University is always seeking to develop links with healthcare professionals and their organisations.

If you or your organisation are currently in a position to offer a clinical elective or placement to an RCSI student, please register an expression of interest via the volunteer form.

If you are unsure what is required or whether you/your organisation are in a position to offer a clinical elective or placement, please contact Ann Hopkins for further information.

• Time requirement: Ongoing

Organise alumni events
Why not get involved in the organisation of events for RCSI alumni both nationally and internationally? Whether for an alumni talk, networking reception or the annual Alumni Gathering, we value the input of alumni in the design, promotion and delivery of events.

• Time requirement: 6 hours per event

Contribute to alumni communications
Alumni eNews and the annual RCSI Alumni Magazine are always packed full of interesting alumni stories and features. We rely on alumni to share their stories, reflect on their experiences and provide us with updates. Let us know if you would consider contributing to a feature or even suggest some interesting alumni to be profiled.

• Time requirement: 1 hour

Advise early-career alumni
The alumni community provides an important network through which individuals can seek and provide advice and guidance. Please let us know if you are open to connecting with early-career alumni to share your experiences of career development, training programmes or specialty pathways.

• Time requirement: 1 hour

Share your story with students 
Whether via the website or in RCSI’s prospectus, students love reading about those who have gone before them. If you have a story to share, consider volunteering to include it online or in the University’s publications.

• Time requirement: 1 hour

Attend open days
RCSI holds many open days, both in Ireland and internationally. The University is always looking for alumni to represent RCSI and to attend these in-person or online events talk about your own experiences with prospective students and their families.

• Time requirement: varies depending whether online or in-person

Meet and greet new students 
Every year, new and prospective students look to connect with alumni by email and/or phone call to hear your experiences of studying at RCSI, living in Dublin, making friends and carving out your career pathway.

• Time requirement: 1 hour

Create content for social media
Do you know your TikTok from your Twitter? If so, you should think about putting your creative talents to use by producing content for use across RCSI and RCSI alumni social channels.

• Time requirement: 15-30 minutes

Participate in research or surveys 
Whether a student project team, academic staff or indeed the alumni team, RCSI regularly aims to seek alumni views and input. Surveys are a quick and easy way to have your say and make a contribution.

• Time requirement: 15-30 minutes