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Apply to Become a Committee Volunteer
Apply by November 2, 2026

Apply to become a committee volunteer

Volunteers drive STC's vision, mission and success. Serving on a committee builds your professional development and benefits your company through networking and knowledge sharing.

Apply now Read the committee guidelines
November to OctoberCommittee term, ending at the Annual Conference
Monthly, virtual30-minute to 1-hour status meetings
November kickoffReview strategic goals and next year's priorities
Micro optionsQuick, flexible roles at the Annual Conference

Standing committees

Choose where you want to make an impact. Each committee owns a pillar of STC's strategic plan.

Advocacy & Sustainability

Enhance marketplace acceptance and create a conduit for participation to resource local lobbying efforts.

Knowledge

Refresh the Annual Conference and educational program, update technical guidelines and evaluate certification.

Marketing

Carry STC's message into the marketplace and build regional awareness to anticipate local issues.

Membership

Grow membership and related revenue, and develop a clear value proposition for each member category.

What to expect

Please review the Committee Guidelines for the strategic plan, committee responsibilities, roles, plan of work and other details.

Committee members

  • Own all aspects of your committee's strategic objective
  • Own agendas and run committee calls
  • Update the strategic plan tracker and provide monthly Board reports
  • Recommend improvements to STC programs, products and services

Committee Chair

  • Chosen by the committee, or appointed and confirmed yearly by the Board Liaison
  • Oversees goals and leads members in carrying them out
  • Sets meeting schedules and agendas and makes sure minutes are recorded
  • Communicates with the Board Liaison and staff

Vice Chair / Secretary

  • Fills in for the Chair as needed
  • Helps develop meeting agendas
  • Records minutes and sends them to the Chair and staff within 1–3 days
  • Supports committee members as needed
Short on time? Try micro-volunteering

Quick, impactful roles at the Annual Conference, designed to fit your schedule.

See micro-volunteering roles
Thinking about the Board?

Board candidates are recommended to have a record of STC committee participation, including a Chair leadership role.

Volunteer commitment agreement

By applying, you commit to:

  • Perform your volunteer role to the best of your ability.
  • Follow STC committee guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Meet time and task commitments, and give sufficient notice when unavailable.
  • Act in line with the STC mission, vision and objectives, in a way that enhances the organization's work.

Volunteer application form

Please complete the form below no later than November 2, 2026.

1
ApplySubmit the form by November 2
2
ReviewSTC Chair and Committee Chairs review candidates
3
AppointmentYour staff liaison contacts you in November
4
KickoffJoin your committee's November kickoff meeting

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Questions about volunteering?

STC staff are happy to help you find the right committee.

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