Make an impact. Volunteer with PMI.

For over 50 years, our incredible volunteer community has been an integral part of our success as the leading project management association. Embodying the spirit of "Together We Can," our global volunteers make a critical impact.

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Make an impact. Volunteer with PMI.

For over 50 years, our incredible volunteer community has been an integral part of our success as the leading project management association. Embodying the spirit of "Together We Can," our global volunteers make a critical impact.

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Why volunteer?

Broaden your reach

Expand your horizons. As a PMI volunteer, connect with project professionals globally. Share knowledge, gain diverse perspectives, and grow within our ever-expanding community.

Deepen your impact

Make a difference. Contribute to the project management field locally and globally. Engage in diverse opportunities that allow you to drive meaningful change and see the tangible results of your efforts.

Enhance your skills

Advance your career. Volunteering with PMI provides a platform to develop new skills and refine existing ones. Gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and enhance your leadership capabilities in a supportive environment.

Nurture lasting relationships

Build lasting connections. Enjoy the support of a unique professional network. Forge strong bonds and foster long-term relationships in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Volunteer Spotlight

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    Explore the many ways you can make a significant impact as a PMI volunteer

    PMI offers diverse volunteer opportunities that cater to various interests, skills, and goals. Whether you prefer short-term or long-term commitments, in-person or virtual roles, or individual or team efforts, there's a place for you to make an impact

    Volunteer for a local PMI chapter

    With a network of 300+ chapters and over 3,500 active volunteers, PMI chapters offer leadership roles on chapter boards and flexible positions supporting chapter operations, events, and initiatives

    Volunteer as an individual contributor

    Support the project management profession by contributing to the development of our standards and certification exams, product testing, content creation and delivery, and more.

    Volunteer to work on a team

    More than 200 volunteers serve on global teams annually, many in roles lasting 2-3 years, to support key PMI initiatives. Examples include:

    • Insight Teams: Collaborate with the PMI team on critical areas like certification, standards, and diversity, equity and inclusion, supporting future generations of Project Managers
    • Committees: Assist with PMI outreach and advisory tasks.
    • Stakeholder Working Groups: Provide expertise as an SME on specific PMI initiatives
    Volunteer to inspire youth

    For over 30 years, the PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF) has equipped youth with project management skills. Engage in pro bono work or help youth-serving not-for-profit partners locally, globally, and virtually.

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    Volunteer for social good

    Project Managers Without Borders (PMWB) empowers not-for-profit with project management expertise to drive impactful change. Volunteer your skills as an individual or connect your organization to partner with PMWB to support sustainable initiatives worldwide.

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    Serve on the PMI Board of Directors

    As a dedicated member, you have the opportunity to be elected to the PMI Board of Directors. Chosen by PMI members, the Board, consisting of 12 individuals, collaborates with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to shape the strategic direction and vision of PMI.

    Our investment in volunteers

    We are dedicated to supporting our volunteers every step of the way. At PMI, we believe in giving back as much as you do, ensuring our volunteers' success through our comprehensive training and development programs like the Leadership Institute. This tailored program provides a wealth of live and virtual resources, tools, and templates to empower you in your volunteer role. By joining us, you’ll make meaningful global and local connections and gain valuable experience applicable to every stage of your career.

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