Volunteer

2025.0821.DBC Dam Builders Club 1 Kay Mack and Kev Jackson

Give Back. Creatively.

The Dam Builders Club is our volunteer crew that helps with the behind-the-scenes functionality of events, assists on special projects, and enrolls in pay-it-forward programs like Beaver Mentors or our board of directors.

Giving back to Bemidji State can be more than just financially. While philanthropy is one of our key pillars and is vital to the success of BSU and its students, so is an eager base of alumni and friends who want to give back with their time and talents.

Ready to join the Dam Builders Club (and receive a free t-shirt)? Check out all our volunteer opportunities below to find the best fit for you, or click the button below to officially join the club today.

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

T-shirt size *

Please specify *

Which describes you? (Select all that apply) *

Bemidji State graduate
BSU faculty/staff member
Current BSU student
Community member
Other

Your grad year *

Please specify *

Select your volunteer sign-up(s) (Select all that apply)

Event Support
Beaver Mentors
Alumni Leaders in the Classroom
Alumni & Foundation Board of Directors
Other

Event Support

Whether you've got the muscle to set up tables or the eye to put finishing touches on décor — or even just a can-do attitude — add yourself to the call list and be ready to get called into action.

Your Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Your areas of expertise (Select all that apply) *

Set up/tear down of tables, chairs, etc.
Design and decorations
Hosting an alumni booth
Telephone outreach and event recruiting
Writing thank-you cards
Joining an event/project committee
Other (please specify)

Please specify *

Beaver Mentors

City *

This will be publicly shared so mentees can find nearby alumni.

U.S. state, Canadian province or other international country *

This will be publicly shared so mentees can find nearby alumni.

Current industry *

This will be publicly shared so mentees can find alumni in the right career field.

Specify industry *

Current job title *

This will be publicly shared so mentees can find alumni in the right career field.

Employer name *

For our records only.

What type of mentorship opportunities interest you? (Select all that apply) *

One-on-one mentorship
Informational interviews
Career panels or guest speaking
Resume reviews
Mock interviews
Other (please specify)

Specify mentorship interests *

Do you have any additional ideas on how you'd like to support BSU students?

By checking "I agree," I consent to the BSU Alumni & Foundation using my submitted information publicly, and I consent to individuals in search of a mentor contacting me via the email address I provided. *

I agree

Alumni Leaders in the Classroom

Want to participate in Alumni Leaders in the Classroom during Homecoming? Fill out this form to let us know you're interested, and we'll reach out to selected individuals this fall.

Your major at Bemidji State *

Your current job industry *

What advice do you want to share with students? *

Are you able to attend Alumni Leaders in the Classroom event in person in Bemidji during Homecoming this fall? *

Alumni & Foundation Board of Directors

Apply to join the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation's Board of Directors, or nominate a worthy candidate you know.

Your current affiliation to the board (Select all that apply) *

Current board member
Former board member
Alumni & Foundation staff
Alumni/community member
Other (please specify)

I want to nominate *

Myself
Someone I know

Please specify *

Name of candidate *

First

Last

Candidate's email

Candidate's phone *

Candidate's address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Please provide a brief description of what this candidate's skills and experiences can provide to the board of directors: *

Your address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Please provide a brief description of what your skills and experiences can provide to the board of directors: *

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Membership Perks and Guidelines

To remain an active member, volunteers must:

Participate in at least one Dam Builders Club activity/event annually and/or maintain active Beaver Mentor status
Represent BSU with professionalism and pride during volunteer service

Active members may also receive special perks, such as:

A free Dam Builders Club t-shirt at their first event
An invite to the annual Dam Builders Club Celebration, a special event to honor and thank members for their contributions
Recognition in Alumni & Foundation publications and/or social media
Opportunities to build meaningful connections with fellow alumni, students, and the community

Membership Perks and Guidelines

Here's Where You Come In.

Take a look at our current volunteer opportunities, and find a fit that's right for you.

Bemidji State director of athletics Britt Lauritsen cooks brats for participants during the Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Bemidji Town & Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Event Support

This is our most frequent need. We host many campus events, alumni gatherings, and community engagement opportunities throughout the year, and we can always use an extra set of helping hands. Whether you've got the muscle to set up tables, the personality to do event outreach, or the eye to put finishing touches on décor — or even just a can-do attitude — add yourself to the call list and be ready to get called into action. Click the Sign Up button to see our annual calendar of event needs.

Beaver Mentors

Our Beaver Mentors program is part of our Discover3 initiative and is designed to connect alumni with current students, new grads and like-minded alums to guide and support those seeking help in navigating their careers. Whether you'd like to be a mentor or a mentee, you can join for free and get ahead of the competition!

Become a Mentor

Alumni Leaders in the Classroom

Alumni and friends can return to the classroom and share their expertise with current students in a variety of fields and majors. Alumni Leaders in the Classroom events take place during Homecoming week each fall.

Alumni & Foundation Board of Directors

Apply to join the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation's Board of Directors, or nominate another qualified candidate for consideration. Board members can serve one or two three-year terms and make a difference in a variety of ways and areas of expertise.

Nominate a Candidate

Dave Dahlen, a 1989 Bemidji State graduate, shares a laugh during a Rochester social on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Tell Us How You Can Help

Don't see a fit here that's right for you? If you want to volunteer, we want to make it happen! Contact us so we can plug you in to the right opportunity, even if it's not listed on this page.

Ready to Roll? Sign Up to Get Started.

Click the button below to select your volunteer opportunity (or opportunities!) of choice and sign up today.

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- Step 1 of 4

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

T-shirt size *

Please specify *

Which describes you? (Select all that apply) *

Bemidji State graduate
BSU faculty/staff member
Current BSU student
Community member
Other

Your grad year *

Specify size the

Please specify *

Select your volunteer sign-up(s) (Select all that apply)

Event Support
Beaver Mentors
Alumni Leaders in the Classroom
Alumni & Foundation Board of Directors
Other

Event Support

Your Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Your areas of expertise (Select all that apply) *

Set up/tear down of tables, chairs, etc.
Design and decorations
Hosting an alumni booth
Telephone outreach and event recruiting
Writing thank-you cards
Joining an event/project committee
Other (please specify)

Please specify *

Beaver Mentors

City *

This will be publicly shared so mentees can find nearby alumni.

U.S. state, Canadian province or other international country *

This will be publicly shared so mentees can find nearby alumni.

Current industry *

This will be publicly shared so mentees can find alumni in the right career field.

Specify industry *

Current job title *

This will be publicly shared so mentees can find alumni in the right career field.

Employer name *

For our records only.

What type of mentorship opportunities interest you? (Select all that apply) *

One-on-one mentorship
Informational interviews
Career panels or guest speaking
Resume reviews
Mock interviews
Other (please specify)

Specify mentorship interests *

Do you have any additional ideas on how you'd like to support BSU students?

I agree

Alumni Leaders in the Classroom

Want to participate in Alumni Leaders in the Classroom during Homecoming? Fill out this form to let us know you're interested, and we'll reach out to selected individuals this fall.

Your major at Bemidji State *

Your current job industry *

What advice do you want to share with students? *

Are you able to attend Alumni Leaders in the Classroom event in person in Bemidji during Homecoming this fall? *

Alumni & Foundation Board of Directors

Apply to join the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation's Board of Directors, or nominate a worthy candidate you know.

Your current affiliation to the board (Select all that apply) *

Current board member
Former board member
Alumni & Foundation staff
Alumni/community member
Other (please specify)

I want to nominate *

Myself
Someone I know

Please specify *

Name of candidate *

First

Last

Candidate's email

Candidate's phone *

Candidate's address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Please provide a brief description of what this candidate's skills and experiences can provide to the board of directors: *

Your address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Please provide a brief description of what your skills and experiences can provide to the board of directors: *

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