Opportunities From: California State University Long Beach

Are you a strong writer? Do you have a passion for sharing knowledge? Do you enjoy uplifting the next generation? 

The Black Scholars Program invites professionals with specialist knowledge in various areas to share their wisdom with our large network of students and Alumni through our monthly Newsletters. Authors will be required to generate original stories that are inspiring, educational and uplifting to the Black Scholars community. Details of the authors segment will be discussed between the writer and Newsletter Editor. Articles are to be submitted on a monthly basis to the Newsletter Editor.

If interested, respond to this opportunity by answering the following questions in the additional notes section: 

A member of the Black Scholars team will reach out to contact you with next steps.  

We look forward to working with you!   

The Black Scholars Program is looking for volunteers with strong organizational, fundraising and event planning skills to join the planning committee for our annual Black Alumni Scholarship Gala. Our annual gala serves as a community gathering, celebration of progress and is the primary fundraiser for future scholarship disbursements.  

Committee members should have strong relations with the Black ScholarsCommunity and be enthusiastic about giving back to the next generation. The role will include participation in committee meetings to set up the theme, agenda, budget, and goals for the gala each year. Committee members will be responsible for attending the gala and assisting with any preparations needed to run the event. Additionally, each member will engage with the community to address how the Black Scholars Program and Gala can be of better service.  

If interested, respond to this opportunity by answering the following questions in the additional notes section:

1. Are you a CSULB Alumni?

2. What is your event planning or fundraising experience?

3. Why would you like to serve on this committee and what skills will you bring to the team?

A member of the Black Scholars team will reach out to contact you with next steps. We look forward to working with you! 

Represent the Black Scholars Program and the Long Beach community by giving tours to incoming students!  

Are you looking for a way to get involved at Long Beach? Support the Black Scholars Program by volunteering with Black Excellence Tours. Each year we provide a full day experience as a Long Beach student to potentialand incoming students through campus tours offering a Q&A with current staff, students and alumni. Our Black Excellence Tours volunteers will share knowledge about Black Scholars and the opportunities we provide, be a guide leading campus tours, and facilitate conversations about the college experience with potential and incoming Long Beach students. Volunteers should be knowledgeable about Cal State Long Beach and various opportunities presented by the school as well as the Black Scholars program, personable, and excited to connect with the next wave of collegiates. Each volunteer will be required to attend training for the tours to better prepare for the position. If interested, please respond to this opportunity and a member of the Black Scholars team will reach out to contact you with next steps. We look forward to working with you! 

Help the CSULB Village increase the enrollment of students from traditionally underrepresented background

The Role:

Become a certified CSULB liaison through trainings

Collaborate with CSULB Outreach

Obtain resources to host special events, workshops, and celebrations for your church

Gain knowledge about college admissions and specific information for CSULB programs

Coordinate and provide outreach/recruitment services for your local church

Respond to this opportunity if you would like to volunteer for your church. Please include the name of your home church in the notes.