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
  1. Submit the form with your interests and availability.
  2. We match and connect you with the right chair or project lead.
  3. 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