Volunteer

Why Volunteer with AMTA-Georgia Chapter?

 

Volunteer

 “to offer to do something that you do not have to do, often without having been asked to do it and/or without expecting payment”

-dictionary.cambridge.org

 

Volunteering with AMTA is a way to give back to your profession in a meaningful, enjoyable way.  In addition to working alongside like-minded colleagues, you will earn new skills and become more informed on the many ways we view our profession and its possibilities, and have a voice in our professional evolution. Chapter volunteering can take many forms, from voting to helping set up for a meeting to working on a committee to heading the chapter. Below is a synopsis of the many  opportunities for you to become involved.

 

Participant Volunteer

The participant reads chapter announcements and newsletters, visits the chapter website, responds to polls, votes in chapter and national elections, and/or signs up for chapter sponsored classes. Your chapter leaders rely on your participation to prioritize their activities and make plans for classes, meetings, and other volunteer events such as legislation, education, and outreach.  We are here for you.

 

Occasional Volunteer

Occasional volunteering is usually for a day or two and directed at specific events or occasions. It can be as simple as helping to set up or take town for a meeting, signing in people for a meeting, or giving seated massage at an outreach event. Working with our members as well as chapter leaders gives you an opportunity to get a sense of your chapter.

In the past, we have looked to occasional volunteers to offer seated massage at the Capitol, ACCG (county commissioners), sports massage (Georgia Games),  Susan G. Komen, and other fundraising events.  When you see a member scurrying around cleaning up after a chapter meeting, it is likely they weren’t asked.  They just pitched in to clean up.  You can, too.  If you’re unsure what to do, just ask one of them.

 

Appointed Volunteer

Appointed volunteers are the workhorses of the chapter.  They take the steps necessary to meet the goals set by the board of directors.  They can chair a committee or task force or be a member of a committee or task force.

 

Elected Volunteers

Elected volunteers are the planners and directors.  They set goals, approve action and expenses, and guide the volunteers to achieve those goals.  Elected volunteers include President, Board Member, Secretary, Treasurer, and delegate.

If volunteering interests you, contact a board member.  They can help you get started.