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to alumni, parent and friend volunteer support

Alumni, Friend & Parent Volunteer Support

To be successful, student athletes require a web of support from alumni, parents and staff. Through a coordinated effort from friends groups for sports and the Friends of DAPER Board, alumni engage other alumni to encourage support, to attend games and events, and to mentor students. The Office of Advancement works closely with Resource Development Leadership Gift Officers, the Alumni Association and MIT senior leadership to gather support for DAPER programs and initiatives. Additionally, we provide support to DAPER's varsity coaches and club representatives to enable and enhance their outreach.

| Friends of DAPER | Sport Specific Boards | Parent Team Support |

The Friends of DAPER Board, established by MIT alumni:

increases the resources available for fund raising by supplementing Institute staff with alumni volunteers
shares fundraising experiences and ideas across programs
serves as a sounding board for future fund raising efforts
increases alumni involvement

In conjunction with participation on the Friends of DAPER Board, representatives may also chair a sport specific board. Friend of sport boards exist for Basketball, Crew, Fencing, and Sailing.

Parents of student athletes also partner with this office and the MIT Parents Association to support sports with resources and at events.

Alumni, faculty, friends and parents may contact the Office of Advancement via email dsl-advance at mit.edu or phone: 617-253-0153 for further information on our volunteer boards.