Spiders Calling Spiders
UR Student Calling Phonathon Program
Our team of ambitious student callers connect with alumni and parents of the University throughout the academic year. We look forward to connecting with you about campus updates and keeping you informed on what is happening at the University.
Calls also provide an opportunity for you to support your passion at the University. Our students see the impact first-hand that your gifts have on student experiences and enjoy an opportunity to personally thank you for all that you do to support the University.
Student Quotes
Marina, '26, Sociology
"[Phonathon has] allowed me to hear the experiences of UofR alumni and make great networking connections! Flexible work schedule as well."
Gavin Clausen, '26, Biochemistry
"Being a member of the University of Richmond Phonathon has allowed me to gather invaluable knowledge from the wide variety of Spider Alumni in a period of life filled with questions and decisions that will steer the development of my adult life. Learning from all of their lived experiences and building my networking skills will serve me well wherever I end up."
Zach Mittelman, '25, Psychology & Leadership
“Throughout my year of experience as a Phonathon caller here at the University of Richmond, I have found it inspiring to connect with our precious alumni network and understand how they are using their degree.”
Asia Garcia, '25, Rhetoric & Communication Studies and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
"Working for UR Phonathon for the past four years has been an amazing experience for me. Getting to talk to alumni, parents, and friends of the university every semester has been such a blessing because I get to hear everyone's stories about their wonderful times at UR, and I get to tell them their gifts have directly affected me as a student. I have personally benefited from many of the gifts donors gave, especially ones towards the Undergraduate Financial Aid Fund, the Student Emergency Fund, and the UR Well Fund. Thank you to every donor for your contribution."
Phonathon callers come from a variety of academic backgrounds such as business, health and biological sciences, education, and computer science. They are also leaders who are involved with various campus programs.
The Richmond Phonathon is located on campus in the Annual Giving Office.
Approximately 25 student callers are employed at the Phonathon at a given time.
Student callers make more than 220,000 phone calls and connect with about 6,500 members of the University of Richmond community each year.
Our students are looking forward to connecting with you. Thank you for your support!