We’re excited to roll out a new set of “microvolunteer” opportunities for LMA members in our region. These are short-term, low lift ways to get involved that don’t require the time commitment of a board role, but still let you build your skills, expand your network, and support our community.
We’ve identified a variety of roles across programming, sponsorship, communications, membership, and our regional conference. Most require just a couple of hours per month or support for a single event or project. Review the options below and click here to express interest in any of these opportunities that best align with your skills and availability.
Programming Committee
What you’ll do:
Support our regional programs by helping to identify topics, recruit speakers and venues, and ensure events are set up for success.
Time commitment:
~2 hours per month (Jan–Dec), including a monthly sponsorship call, plus an additional 1–2 hours in the weeks leading up to an event.
Examples of contributions:
- Brainstorm program ideas and help shape event concepts
- Research and contact potential speakers and venues
- Draft program details, then coordinate logistics and post event communications with the regional programming team and our LMA regional administrator
Sponsorship Committee
What you’ll do:
Help grow and sustain our regional sponsorships by identifying and connecting with organizations that may want to support LMA.
Time commitment:
~2 hours per month (Jan–Dec), including a monthly sponsorship call.
Examples of contributions:
- Research potential sponsors aligned with LMA’s audience and goals
- Reach out to potential sponsors to explore opportunities and request support
Communications Committee
What you’ll do:
Amplify LMA’s voice by drafting and shaping content that promotes our programs, members, and regional news across channels like LinkedIn and the regional email digest.
Time commitment:
~1.5 hours per month (Jan–Dec), including a monthly communications call.
Examples of contributions:
- Draft social media posts to promote programs, volunteer needs, and member spotlights
- Serve as a “beat reporter” for a focus area (e.g., programming, membership, special features)
- Coordinate with Membership to develop “Meet the Member” and other highlight content
Membership Committee
What you’ll do:
Welcome, engage, and re-engage members by helping us connect with new, current, and lapsed members throughout the year.
Time commitment:
~2 hours per month (Jan–Dec), including a monthly membership call.
Examples of contributions:
- Email new members to welcome them and share key resources
- Research potential new members and members with outdated contact information
- Email lapsed members to encourage renewal and gather feedback
- Greet new members at in person events and introduce them to others
Regional Conference Committee
What you’ll do:
Help bring our regional conference to life by supporting planning, logistics, and promotion in a variety of focused roles.
Time commitment:
~ 3–6 hours per month from March–September or October (depending on the regional conference date), including a monthly planning call (with biweekly calls in the two months prior to the regional conference).
Examples of contributions/focus areas:
- Speaker Liaison: Serve as main contact for speakers, and gather their headshots, bios, and materials.
- Food & Beverage: Support site visits, food and beverage selections, and day of logistics and signage.
- Promotions & Communications: Collaborate with our LMA regional administrator and regional Communication Director to draft conference communications and LinkedIn posts.
- Venue/Program: Coordinates breakout rooms, room layout, A/V needs, registration, and support for speakers and sponsors.
- Branding & Materials: Create print materials such as signage and agendas.
Your Honor Awards Committee
What you’ll do:
Support the planning and execution of the regional Your Honor Awards, from categories and promotion to judging and celebrating the winners at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in the fall.
Time commitment:
~2 hours per month from June - September or October (depending on the regional conference date), with the busiest period August - September.
Examples of contributions:
- Meet as a committee to develop award categories and criteria
- Work with our LMA regional administrator and regional Communications Director to promote the awards
- Review and evaluate entries, help select winners, and assist with scripts and slides to present awards at the conference
Program Liaison
Available at the regional and LSC-level
What you’ll do:
Own the on the ground execution of a single program by serving as the main liaison with the venue and helping the event run smoothly day-of.
Time commitment:
~ 2 hours of prep plus attendance at the program (timing varies by event).
Examples of contributions:
- Coordinate room setup, AV needs, parking details, and catering delivery with the venue
- Prepare and set up nametags and signage
- Assist with day of registration, liaise with speakers, support AV, and capture photos and a social media recap for the region’s LinkedIn page