Volunteer With Us
Bring your leadership and relationship building talents to our Chapter!
Project Management is more about the people than about projects, which is why we believe it’s important to get involved with your local Chapter...Our entire Chapter is operated by volunteers. All the valuable membership benefits it offers are due to the volunteers that contribute their time and expertise.
Volunteering Benefits
There are many benefits which can be gained from volunteering for your Chapter. Through volunteering you can meet other Project Management Professionals all over the world, learn and share experiences, and so much more.
Additional benefits include:
- Having input into Chapter strategy, priorities, and operations
- Gaining experience within a desired area - including Leadership & Management, Event Planning, Communications/Marketing, and many more
- Earning valuable PDUs
- Building lifelong professional relationships and network
- Getting opportunities to travel, speak, and grow!
Current Opportunities
Role: Volunteer Directors - We are seeking individuals to join our chapter as volunteer directors! Directors work closely with our VP positions to support the portfolio and ensure quality, timely, and professional services for our membership and community.
Commitment: 5-10hrs a month (negotiable)
Currently Recruiting:
- Sponsorship Director
- Event Director
- Social Media Director
Please email us at volunteers@pmivi.org if you would like to get involved!
Call for Nominations 2025-2026 - Join our Board! (Coming Soon)
Our team has received counsel from PMI Global to reorient our roles based on PMI Chapter Leaders’ Guide: Chapter Volunteer Role Delineation Study Results - Fourth Edition published in 2022.
We have expanded to offer more leadership opportunities, while centralizing our voting positions to better align with PMI & BC Societies requirements.
The roles in bold are OPEN for nomination in our 2025-2026 election:
- President
- President-Elect
- Treasurer
- Vice President, Operations
- Vice President, Internal Relations
- Vice President, External Relations
- Vice President, Professional Development
How do I apply?
Please stay tuned for upcoming elections.
Requirements
The requirements for 2025-2026 is coming soon.Nomination Screening
An active Board representative from the Nomination Committee will arrange a brief interview with candidates so that the nature of the commitment can be further clarified and personal suitability can be evaluated. Nominations will be accepted until the closing date listed below.
Biographies
Once your nomination has been accepted, you will be asked to submit a biography and photo to be posted on our website for members to review before voting, if voting is necessary. No vote will be required if the number of applications is equal to or less than the available positions. Check back frequently for further updates.
Schedule
2025-2026 schedule - TBC
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is the timeline?
The Call for Nominations will be open in Spring 2025, and Elections will take place following the nomination (Date TBC) with the New Board Announcement taking place at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 2025 (Date TBC).
Can I submit on someone else's behalf?
Yes, you can submit someone for nomination - however please ensure that individual has reviewed the roles/responsibilities and consented prior to the submission.
Where can I find more information about the roles?
You can find detailed info on our website under the "Volunteer" Tab.
I'm not ready for a Board role, but I would still love to volunteer. What other opportunities are there?
We are ALWAYS looking for talented folks - including for our Director & Manager positions! Once the new Board is established, we will be looking to fill various Director and Manager positions.
We also send callouts via our Newsletter, or on this page when we need volunteer support for events or programs.
What if I have questions about a role?
Please reach out to our Volunteer Director volunteers@pmivi.org if you have questions.
