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USGBC Texas Volunteer Opportunities

Committed to sustainability?

Join us to make an impact in your community!

Want to raise awareness of the need for green building and sustainable development in your community? There are a number of different ways that you can make an impact as a volunteer with the U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter. Opportunities range from serving on the Chapter Board and Regional Councils, participating on local and statewide committees or supporting single events with staffing, identifying topics, finding sponsors, providing creative support and so much more. We have a place for you, regardless of what you do or how much time you are able to give.

Join our volunteer team and help us achieve our mission

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Statewide Committees

Advocacy Policy Committee

guiding priorities and direction for statewide advocacy initiatives and responses across the chapter, in line with USGBC National Advocacy Policies

Communications Committee

developing and ensuring consistency of chapter messaging, branding, marketing, communications and community outreach

Finance

Committee

overseeing the chapter's budgeting process and financial oversight

Membership & Partnership Committee

developing initiatives and outreach to foster recruitment and retention of chapter members and partner

Regional Sub-Committees

The Advocacy Committee is responsible for:

fostering local municipal green policies and forming alliances with civic group in your community
educating local leaders and local community
encouraging the adoption and expansion of green policies (initiatives, incentives, policies, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, tax credits, and laws)

The Communications Committee is responsible for:

raising awareness of and involvement in Chapter activities and educating non-members about the Chapter and why they should join
sharing your region's stories statewide with the Texas Chapter's newsletters, e-blasts, blogs, social media, and Chapter website
handling local media outreach

The Emerging Professionals Committee is responsible for:

seeking individuals in school, who have recently graduated and working professionals under 30 years old who are interested in learning about and advocating for sustainable building practices
coordinating outreach projects in your community
completing four main goals: advocacy and outreach, education, service, and networking

The Membership Committee is responsible for:

developing and delivering programs and events designed to attract and retain Chapter members
presenting networking mixers for existing and potential members
providing a liaison to the statewide membership committee

The Events + Education Committee is responsible for:

developing and delivering programs and events designed to attract new participants, retain existing customers, and meet the diverse needs of the Chapter
coordinating volunteers for chapter-sponsored events and programs and holding annual volunteer training session
have a topic you'd like to see or want to share your expertise. S ubmit a program proposal here.

The Green Schools Committee is responsible for:

organizing Green Apple Day of Service in your community
reaching out to government and education officials on how and why to build high performance schools
supporting state advocacy committee in proving guidance to the Texas legislature Green Schools Caucus

The Partnership Committee is responsible for:

coordinating with the statewide partnership committee to provide the resources to meet the Chapter's mission
leading the recruitment and retention of sponsors and other sources of income for the Chapter
ensuring sponsors benefits are delivered commensurate with the value of their commitment

To join a committee or to volunteer without joining a committee, please fill out the USGBC Texas Chapter Volunteer Form and we will contact you to discuss what you'd like to do.

Sign up here to volunteer

USGBC Texas Chapter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 1801 Royal Lane, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75229