When you volunteer, you build relationships that make MPI—and your industry—even stronger.
Volunteer at MPI
MPI relies on its volunteers in support of achieving its strategic objectives and mission. We rely on our volunteers’ knowledge, skill and time, and in return, our volunteers learn, grow, meet new people and expand their network. Opportunities are available at the chapter and international levels.
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International Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteer opportunities range from high-level strategic planning to campaigning and fundraising for MPI Foundation.
COMMITTEES
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 with vital industry perspective on urgent concerns in the community, as well as perform fundamental governance functions for MPI Global.
Provide feedback and input on MPI Global initiatives and strategy as requested by MPI staff on issues directly impacting chapters and members. Provide input on issues presented through the MPI Cares program. Will provide input on how to operationalize chapter RISE recipient educational programs. Serves as the governing body for lifetime membership applications and processes.
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. Input focuses on community growth, chapter stability and implementation of event strategies that consistently deliver education, networking and increased business development opportunities for global sponsorship and MPI Foundation.
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. Input focuses on membership growth, chapter stability and implementation of event strategies that consistently deliver education, networking and increased business development opportunities for global sponsorship and MPI Foundation.
Lead the annual promotion and evaluation of RISE awards submissions, ensuring the winners represent the diversity of our community, and make recommendations to the International Board of Directors. Regularly assess the program design, impact, celebration, and awareness of the RISE awards.
Provide feedback and input on volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition practices for all MPI Volunteers. Establish best practices for engagement and reach, and committee renewal. Assist in operationalizing the volunteer recruitment toolkit for chapters that contributes to the development of a culture of belonging across the overall industry.
Identify objectives and key results that will help MPI achieve its inclusion, diversity and equity goals across board and chapter leadership, membership, and communities. Maintain the equality & justice resource page on the website and advise on collaborative methods to build a diverse community of MPI members. Continue to promote MPI as a thought leader.
Act 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. Input focuses on community growth, chapter stability and implementation of event strategies that consistently deliver education, networking, and increased business development opportunities for global sponsorship and MPI Foundation.
Develop the strategy and plan to harness and activate the influence of the MPI community in the fight to end human trafficking across all MPI channels (chapters, social, publishing, social media, live events, web), including the development of market messaging, educational programming, social engagement calendar (e.g., social media, e-newsletters, chapter newsletters, etc.), market activation plan (e.g. where MPI is engaged and “shows-up”; i.e., WEC, EMEC, IMEX, chapter events).
Assist in the development of strategy and project plans designed to connect emerging professionals with MPI chapters and MPI global offerings that support those new to the industry and the transition from student to industry professional. Identify key data trends related to emerging leaders that help better address their needs and research and identify a mentorship model that best suits MPI and its members.
ADVISORY BOARDS
These Advisory Boards have been commissioned by MPI Staff. Their objectives reflect needs identified by specific business units.
Provide guidance on creating an engaging digital experience for The Meeting Professional; offer insight into content coverage on all MPI editorial publishing platforms (TMP, blogs, e-newsletter, video, podcast).
Provide consultation and recommendations to aid MPI’s research initiatives, specifically on new education, industry advocacy, thought leadership, new efforts and expanded partnerships. Serve as facilitators for recommended research efforts, composing, fielding, and providing analytics and data-oriented recommendations. As appropriate, develop white papers for use by MPI as lead gen/thought leadership; and research the competitive landscape in the business events sector.
Provide insights, support and feedback as needed for MPI Global public relations initiatives. Offer potential media relations contacts and exposure, as available.
Develop and drive strategies and initiatives for MPI staff and membership in event sustainability. Identify and create resources for MPI’s resource webpage; identify and/or create thought leadership for MPI’s media channels; and help align MPI’s strategy with EIC’s Sustainability Initiatives and other sustainability initiatives in the business events sector. For now please remove Strategic Partnerships Select Board and Emerging Global Markets Advisory Board
Advise MPI around relevant education through reviewing and validating speaker proposals for MPI’s signature event, WEC and act as a sounding board, providing input for topics, advice on speakers, and educational format.
Offer recommendations to MPI Global on any issues and/or concerns that arise through the Communities, its associated Forum, marketing efforts and/or event activations. Provide consultation and input on community and engagement.
The purpose of this committee is to identify meeting, event, and travel industry associations for partnership opportunities. Once identified, the committee members would identify specific ways to partner with the group and pursue discussions with key stakeholders based on existing relationships and knowledge of the group. Partnership opportunities could include membership, revenue share concepts, educational projects, key event participation, etc.
MPI FOUNDATION REGIONAL COUNCILS
Actively support the Global Board of Trustees EMEA council chair by raising funds through engagement with chapters, industry influencers, their own organizations, and professional networks to promote the value of the MPI Foundation to their community and to solicit funds. Council members collaborate to create individual and council fundraising activities including solicitation and acquisition of silent auction items.
Actively support the Global Board of Trustees LATAM council chair by raising funds through engagement with chapters, industry influencers, their own organizations, and professional networks to promote the value of the MPI Foundation to their community and to solicit funds. Council members collaborate to create individual and council fundraising activities including solicitation and acquisition of silent auction items.
Actively support the Global Board of Trustees Canada council chair by raising funds through engagement with chapters, industry influencers, their own organizations, and professional networks to promote the value of the MPI Foundation to their community and to solicit funds. Council members collaborate to create individual and council fundraising activities including solicitation and acquisition of silent auction items.
Actively support the Global Board of Trustees United States appointed council chair in the development and implementation of fundraising activities. Responsibilities include engagement with chapters, industry influencers, their own organizations, and professional networks to promote the value of the MPI Foundation to their community and to solicit funds. Council members collaborate to create individual and council fundraising activities including solicitation and acquisition of silent auction items.
INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS & GLOBAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The board of directors is comprised of industry leaders with experiences in various disciplines within the meetings, entertainment, and event industry. They provide valuable oversight and guidance to MPI's organizational planning and directives.
Chapter Volunteer Opportunities
Members can begin their volunteer work in their local chapter or region. By working collaboratively on your local chapter’s activities, you will create life-long relationships with peers who have a common interest in the meetings and events industry.
To learn more about your local chapter’s volunteer opportunities, find your chapter on the MPI chapter directory.
Ad-hoc volunteer
Working on a one-time, clearly defined task without long-term commitment
(ex. monitoring registration, table host)
Committee member
Working on a segment of chapter tasks (ex. membership, communications, special events)
Committee chair
Leading a group of volunteers that are working on a segment of chapter tasks
Board member providing
Strategic oversight of a segment of committees (ex. finance, marketing/communications)
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Volunteer to Serve on the International Board of Directors & Global Board of Trustees.
2024 Applications for the International Board of Directors and the Global Board of Trustees will open on July 1, 2023.
For more information contact us at volunteerexperience@mpi.org