Networking and Knowledge Exchange

• Build your professional network by working closely with PMISAC volunteers and meeting chapter members and sponsors.
• Exchange knowledge and expertise with the local volunteer community.
• Gain credibility as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Project Management community.

Professional and Personal Development

• Earn Professional Development Units to maintain your PMP and/or other certifications.
• Learn new skills and sharpen your project management and leadership skills.
• Meet other project managers, and professionals in your industry and other industries.
• Learn about and connect to job opportunities.
• Build your experience and enhance your resume.
• Access to PMI.org resources (Leadership Development, PMI Learn).

Build Relationships and be Part of a Community

• Become part of a local community of volunteers that support one another.
• Develop friendships.
• Receive awards and recognition.
• Contribute to your profession by having a hand in delivering quality programs and services for members and volunteers.

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity with a low time commitment, or want to be involved regularly, there’s something for everyone.

Some roles like Assistant Vice President, and Directors will demand more time and can involve a commitment of up to 15-20 hours per month.

Other roles such coordinators, communications associates, membership ambassadors, and orientation specialists generally have lower time commitments of up to 10 hours per month.

All roles will have peak busy times along with slower time. We will work with you to find the best fit.

Yes. It is Project Management Institute Policy that you must be a member to volunteer. There are a few exceptions for very time – limited roles such as volunteering for a partial or full day at a conference, however those are rare.

At PMI-SAC, all volunteers complete and sign a volunteer agreement which outlines PMI-SAC’s Code of Conduct, and expectations for both PMI-SAC and volunteers. It protects the interests of both parties.

The current chapter membership fee is only $40.00 per year, and $30.00 per year for students. Membership provides you with
access and special discounts for speaker events, podcasts, conferences, and professional development programming throughout the year.

Visit ‘Why Become a Member?‘ for further details.

1. To view and apply for volunteer​ opportunities with PMISAC, click on available volunteer opportunities. You will be directed to the PMI.org login page.
2. Log in using your PMI.org username and password.
3. Update your volunteer profile by uploading your resume, updating your volunteer service history, and checking off your areas of interest.
4. On the opportunity page, use the drop-down menu to search and apply for opportunities with the Southern Alberta Chapter that meet your interests and needs.
5. You will receive email notifications from the system when new opportunities are posted that match your interests. Once you apply, you will receive email notifications regarding the status of your application.
6. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

There are a variety of opportunities that will capture your interest. Here are just a few examples of some roles with the chapter:

• Assistant Vice President
• Communications Analyst
• Lead of Special Projects
• Marketing Advisor
• Membership Ambassador
• Podcast Coordinator

Check the Volunteer Opportunities page for all available positions

Yes. While you will commit to volunteering with one team, there are opportunities to collaborate with other teams in the chapter to work on special projects, and volunteer at events, and conferences. Also, once your volunteer term ends, you can apply to volunteer in a different role with another team.

Our goal is to provide you with opportunities that enhance your volunteer experience.

That will depend on your role, and the time you have for volunteering.

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills, build a network, and have a hand in helping PMISAC deliver valued programs and services to our community of members.

For example, volunteers get involved by planning and executing projects and events, they coordinate and launch campaigns; they help us improve by developing new processes and tools; and they network and collaborate with other teams, members, and sponsors.

All volunteers are invited to attend a PMISAC onboarding/orientation session to introduce them to the chapter, and the people, and to learn about the portfolio teams and how they work together. The sessions are delivered throughout the year by the Volunteer Management portfolio team based on volunteer recruitment timing and demand.

Portfolio/team level volunteer training and orientation is provided by the Vice President and members of the portfolio/team.