Volunteers are crucial to the ongoing success of the ATD Austin Chapter. Our chapter thrives because of those who give of their time, talent, and expertise. Volunteering can also help you thrive by enabling you to accomplish your personal, professional, and leadership development goals.

Chapter Leadership Opportunities

Available Chapter Leader Positions 

• President-Elect (Starting 2023)
• VP of Technology (Starting 2023)
• Director of Website (Starting 2023)
• Director of Partnerships (Starting 2023)
• Director of Records (Starting in 2023)

To learn more about the roles, contact volunteers@tdaustin.org

Personal and Professional Benefits

Stay Relevant in the Field
By engaging in the talent development field through volunteerism, you are eligible to receive Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) or Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) recertification points.

Explore Career Opportunities
Regardless of your tenure in the field, career level, or aspirations, volunteering will introduce you to various professional paths.

Connect With Your Peers
Networking is a powerful tool; use it to your advantage. Volunteering introduces you to local and national contacts across all sectors, helping you to build a personal and professional directory.

Develop and Refine Skills
Volunteering exposes you to skills and tasks that you may not experience in your full-time role and provides opportunities to lead people, teams, or projects, allowing you to boost your resume.

Get Started

Need buy-in from your employer before signing up to volunteer? Download the following resources to highlight all the ways volunteering will benefit you, your organization, and the local talent development community.

• Convince Your Boss Template Letter
• ROI of Volunteer Leadership Infographic
• TD Magazine Article: Volunteering Provides a Value-Added Career Boost

Chapter leaders receive a special $179 rate for ATD membership and an upgrade to Professional Plus membership at no additional charge. You can join or renew online through TD.org, using the chapter leader application located at www.td.org/jointmembership.