Applications for 2025 Volunteers have closed, and all applicants will be contacted in the December regarding their volunteer placement. Thanks to all who applied.
Your Volunteer Guide
Do you want to volunteer? Where do you fit in? Learn more about how you can become a volunteer at MPI.
Find your Volunteer Pathway
Volunteer Interest Form
Are you interested in joining the MPI team as a volunteer? Fill out the form below and we'll keep you updated on volunteer opportunities.
2024 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.
ADVISORY BOARDS
These Advisory Boards have been commissioned by MPI Staff. Their objectives reflect needs identified by specific business units.
MPI FOUNDATION COMMITTEES
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)
Volunteer
News
December Volunteer Spotlight: Jenny Ng
"I enjoy volunteering for the International Committee (EDI Global Advisory) because it provides a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with chapter leaders and other leadership within MPI. It's a way to work on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) goals and contribute to making our industry more inclusive." - Jenny Ng, CMP, EDI Committee, from MPI Minnesota Chapter
November Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Wexler
"I volunteer because I’m passionate about the continued improvement of our industry. Having benefitted from the guidance and mentorship of others throughout my career, I feel it’s my responsibility to give back and support the next generation of event professionals." - Sarah Wexler, CMP, US Council Southeast, Chapter Representative from Gulf States Chapter
