— Jenny Carless, IABC member since 1999“Just joining isn’t enough. What has made IABC such a good thing for me was getting involved. And I’ve gotten back so much more than I’ve given.”
Get more of of IABC by contributing! Just being a member of IABC is great, but volunteering makes it even better.
As a contributor to our chapter, you can sharpen your skills, learn new ones, and expand your network more effectively. There are numerous opportunities available in SV-IABC, varying from 30 minutes to a few hours a month. There are two ways you can contribute:
- Individual position: You can volunteer for a specific position that interests you. Find the one that excites your interest on the Contributor Positions page.
- Leadership Track: Interested in climbing up the ladder within the IABC leadership? Check out the information on our Leadership Track page to learn more.
In addition to supporting the chapter, you'll make great contacts and enjoy many opportunities for personal and professional growth. As a volunteer, you can further develop your skills, including:
- Working with committees
- Managing and delegating
- Teaching, training and mentoring
- Establishing goals and objectives
- Creating a vision
- Measuring progress and performance
- Organizing Balancing priorities
- Maximizing resources Problem solving and conflict management
- Unleashing your creativity Flexibility
- Risk taking
- Negotiation and persuasion Communication
To learn more about skill-building volunteer opportunities in the SV-IABC chapter, please contact the VP of Membership.
You'll be glad you did.