Global Volunteer Center
Volunteers power MPI.
MPI relies on its volunteers to assist with creating programs that members need. Numerous opportunities are available at the chapter and international levels. Not only will you build your career and increase your industry knowledge, but your time and expertise will help the industry improve and grow as well.
RISE AWARDS
Each year, MPI honors its best and brightest chapters and volunteers through the Recognizing Industry Success & Excellence (RISE) Awards.
Nominations Are Open Oct. 11 - Dec. 12, 2019.
Applications will be accepted from Oct. 11 – Dec. 31, 2019.
contact us: RISEAwards@mpi.org
“Make volunteering a growth opportunity. Try new things, embrace being uncomfortable, and push yourself. Being part of something bigger - something you believe in - is worth prioritizing. I believe in MPI, and I believe that you, our members, are our organization's greatest asset."
Amanda Armstrong, Immediate Past Chair, 2018
MPI International Board of Directors
International Volunteer Committees
International committees serve a vital role to the organization. Each council, committee, or task force is commissioned on an annual basis by that year's chair of the International Board of Directors and MPI's president and CEO to provide MPI vital industry perspective on urgent concerns in the community, as well as perform fundamental governance functions for MPI Global.
Applications Are Open Until October 31, 2019.
2020 International Volunteer Committees
CHAPTER & MEMBERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL
Provide feedback and input on MPI Global initiatives and strategy as requested by MPI staff on issues directly impacting chapters and members.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Identify opportunities for MPI to increase the diversity of its community as it relates to the next generation of chapter leadership roles.
EUROPEAN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Act as the “voice” of the MPI European community in providing recommendations and input regarding the MPI’s European strategy, with a focus on elevating MPI’s Global brand within Europe.
CANADIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL
ct as the “voice” of the MPI Canadian community in providing recommendations and input regarding the Canadian MPI community and strategy that will elevate the MPI Global brand within Canada.
LATIN AMERICA ADVISORY COUNCIL
Act as the “voice” of the MPI Latin America Community in providing recommendations and input regarding the Latin American community and strategy that will elevate the MPI Global brand within Latin America.
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMITTEE
Provide input and assist in the creation of education in-a-box that can be implemented with each chapter world-wide. The education in a box would focus on identifying victims and if a victim is identified, what should be done.
RISE AWARDS COMMITTEE
Lead the annual promotion and evaluation of RISE awards submissions and make recommendations to the International Board of Directors.
RISE UP COMMITTEE
Operationalize best practices of previous educational RISE Awards nominees, or recipients across the MPI Community.
YOUNG LEADERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Assist in the development of strategy and project plans designed to connect young leaders with MPI chapters and MPI global offerings.
Community Advisory Boards and Focus Groups
MPI members in good standing can opt to serve on a global advisory board or focus group to advise MPI staff on educational, editorial and social programming that appeals to its various community segments. Members can volunteer to review speaker submissions for global MPI events or participate in focus groups to help MPI develop relevant community resources and business support groups.
MPI Community Volunteer Committees
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARDS & FOCUS GROUPS
Members in good standing can opt to serve on a global advisory board or focus group to advise MPI staff on educational, editorial and social programming that appeal to its various community segments.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARDS & FOCUS GROUPS
Serve on community advisory board or focus groups to provide guidance about the type of education, community support and business resources MPI creates for its communities.