Volunteer with SEAOC
Share your skills, grow your network, and shape the future of structural engineering in California. Even if you only have an hour, there is a place for you.
Why volunteer
- Make a statewide impact. Help advance building safety, education, and community across California.
- Grow your career. Build leadership skills and learn from peers and mentors statewide.
- Expand your network. Connect with engineers, firms, and partners across chapters.
- Give back. Support students and early-career engineers through Pathways and outreach.
- Shape the agenda. Contribute ideas for programs, events, and member experience.
How it works
- Submit the form with your interests and availability.
- We match and connect you with the right chair or project lead.
- Get started with a quick orientation and next steps.
We will review submissions periodically and place volunteers on a rolling basis.
Ways you can help
Education and Events
- Plan and support SEAOC webinars, workshops, and Convention sessions.
- Assist with speaker outreach, topic ideas, and session coordination.
- Develop educational materials or moderate online programs.
Pathways and Mentoring
- Support the SE Pathways program and its student and early-career participants.
- Host or speak at student events and panels.
- Serve as a mentor and help guide emerging engineers.
Membership and Engagement
- Welcome new members and help them connect with committees or activities.
- Assist with member recognition and inclusive programming.
- Help shape a positive statewide member experience.
Communications and Outreach
- Share news and updates for the SEAOC Connect newsletter.
- Highlight member stories and projects on social media.
- Support cross-chapter coordination and information-sharing.
Volunteer Interest Form
Your information is used to match you with SEAOC opportunities. We do not sell or share your data.
Frequently asked questions
Many roles are member-focused. If you are not a member yet, complete the form and we can suggest a path that works for you.
Yes. We welcome students and early-career engineers, including through Pathways and mentoring activities.
We review submissions periodically and aim to connect you within two to three weeks depending on committee schedules.
Questions?
SEAOC • 1201 J St., Suite. 200, Sacramento, CA 95814 • seaoc@seaoc.org • (916) 447-1198