Get Involved
Volunteer with AMA Austin
Build Skills. Meet Marketers. Support the Community. AMA Austin volunteers help keep the Central Texas marketing community active, useful, and welcoming.
Volunteer Areas
Seven ways to pitch in
Volunteering is a way to support the organization while building relationships, strengthening professional skills, and contributing to programs that serve local marketers.
Make It Happen
Event Planning
Help plan networking events, educational workshops, and community programs — logistics, venue and vendor coordination, promotion, check-in, attendee experience, and post-event follow-up.
Open the Door
Membership Outreach
Help prospective and current members understand AMA Austin, answer common questions, and connect people with the right events, resources, or volunteer paths.
Spread the Word
Communications Support
Support content, email, social, public relations, event promotion, blog updates, and newsletter work. A strong fit for marketers who want portfolio work or hands-on experience in community marketing.
Pass It On
Mentoring Programs
Support mentoring efforts that connect experienced marketers with people earlier in their careers — as a mentor or by helping coordinate program logistics.
Everyone Belongs
DEI Initiatives
Contribute to AMA Austin's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals and initiatives, helping make the community more welcoming for every marketer in Central Texas.
Build Alliances
Partnerships
Help identify and support relationships with speakers, agencies, corporate recruiters, sponsors, and community partners across Central Texas.
Fuel the Mission
Fundraising
Support fundraising strategy, donor outreach, fundraising events, and sponsorship development for AMA Austin's nonprofit operations.
Your Own Path
Something Else?
Don't see an exact fit? Tell us what you're good at and what you'd like to learn — the team will help you find a place to plug in.
Why Volunteer
What you get out of giving back
Volunteering with AMA Austin is professional development you can't get from a webinar — real projects, real teammates, and a real community that benefits from your work.
- Build a deeper network across the Austin marketing community.
- Practice leadership and collaboration outside your day-to-day role.
- Gain hands-on experience in events, communications, membership, partnerships, or fundraising.
- Help create better resources and events for marketers in Central Texas.
- Explore a potential path toward larger committee or board involvement.
How to Get Involved
Three steps to your first project
Getting started is simple: pick the areas that fit you, tell us a little about yourself, and the team takes it from there. Specific openings change throughout the year, so the form is always the fastest way in.
1. Pick your areas
Review the volunteer areas above and choose the ones that match your skills, goals, and availability.
2. Send your inquiry
Submit the volunteer inquiry form below — or reach out through the Contact page if you'd rather start with a conversation.
3. We follow up
A member of the AMA Austin team will follow up with current needs, expectations, and next steps.
Raise Your Hand
Tell us how you'd like to help
Share a little about yourself and the areas you're interested in. A member of the AMA Austin team will follow up with current needs, expectations, and next steps.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What volunteer roles are available at AMA Austin?
Volunteers support seven areas: event planning, membership outreach, communications, mentoring programs, DEI initiatives, partnerships, and fundraising. Specific openings change throughout the year, so submit the inquiry form and the team will share where help is needed right now.
Do volunteers need to be AMA Austin members?
Don't let membership status stop you from reaching out. Submit the inquiry form and the team will walk you through current expectations for the areas you're interested in — and membership is a great way to get the most out of the community either way.
How much time does volunteering require?
It varies by area and by season — some roles ramp up around events while others involve steadier ongoing work. Share your general availability in the inquiry form and the team will help match you with something that fits.
Can volunteering lead to board service?
Volunteering is a natural way to build the relationships and chapter experience that leadership roles draw on, and many chapter leaders start as volunteers. If board service interests you, mention it in your inquiry and the team can talk through current pathways.
Can students volunteer?
Yes. Volunteering is a great way for students to gain hands-on experience and meet working marketers. Students should also check out the Collegiate Program, which includes volunteer opportunities alongside events, resources, and post-graduation membership benefits.
Can I volunteer if I'm new to marketing?
Absolutely. Volunteering is one of the best ways to build confidence, skills, and contacts early in a marketing career. Tell us your interests and what you'd like to learn, and the team will help you find a good starting point.
Ready to roll up your sleeves?
Send the inquiry form, drop us a note, or come meet current volunteers at an upcoming event.