USGBC CT-B is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that depends on the help and dedication of its volunteers. Without volunteers who provide outreach, financial support and implementation of our programs, we would not achieve our mission.

The number one way to help is to become a Chapter Member - CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW. If you are already a Chapter Member, thank you.

Other ways to volunteer are to serve as:

• Committee Members: are committed to work throughout the year on a specific committee
• Major Event Organizing Committee members: work on specific tasks within an individual event's organizing committee
• Ad-hoc Committee-Specific Volunteers: have an explicit interest in assisting one committee on an as-needed basis
• Ad-Hoc Volunteers: have expressed general interest in volunteering with the Chapter from time-to-time on a per-request and agreement basis for example in Advocacy, on organization of major events and fundraisers, presenting or teaching as part of the Chapter's speakers bureau.

Every year our Chapter produces a variety of activities including Lunch-n-Learns, green building tours, LEED education workshops and study groups, major events such as an annual lecture series, a Green School symposium, Taking the LEED for the Future symposium, and Technology & Research Forums.

We are also actively involved in advocacy, including working with our sister Texas chapters on advocacy issues, serving on task forces at the local, regional and national levels, working with Mayors and State representatives to promote green schools, and partner with related organizations to encourage the public and private sectors to engage in sustainable building and land development practices.

For descriptions of the committees on which you might like to serve visit the Board & Committee page on the About section. For any other questions on how you can volunteer, email ED@usgbc-centraltexas.org.

Sign up to volunteer today and help drive the transformation toward sustainable building and land development practices in Central and South Texas through innovation, education, advocacy and partnerships.

Volunteer Roles available on Organizing Committees for major Chapter events in 2012:

Chapter's Annual Meeting and Party, to be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 in Austin. Volunteers are needed to join the organizing committee. Please contact Matt Hart at programs@usgbc-centraltexas.org to volunteer.

4th Annual Lecture Series, to be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Dell Children's Hospital conference center in Austin. The theme this year is Sustainable building practices and Healthcare. Volunteers are needed to join the organizing committee. Please contact Elizabeth Clarke at healthcarelecture@usgbc-centraltexas.org to volunteer.

5th Annual Green School Symposium, to be held in October, 2012. Final date and location coming soon. Volunteers are needed to join the organizing committee. Please contact Denise Shaw at greenschools@usgbc-centraltexas.org to volunteer.

Chapter's Golf Tournament Fundraiser, to be held on Monday, October 26, 2012 at the TPC San Antonio Course, at the LEED certified JW Marriott San Antonio Resort and Spa. Volunteers are needed to 'sell' the holes, work with the hotel and golf course staff on the arrangements for the catering and the green building tour, organize the print and signage materials and handle registration, the tour etc. on the day. Please contact Mike Wong at development@usgbc-centraltexas.org.

Taking the LEED for the Future Symposium will be held in Austin on Tuesday, December 4, 2012and there are opportunities for fundraisers, event planners, communications specialists, session leaders and anyone willing to help out to join the event's Organizing Committee. E-mail Matt Hart at TakingtheLEED2012@usgbc-centraltexas.org.

Texas Statewide Advocacy Committee
With several bills passed and signed, 2011 has been a great year for green building in the state legislature!  However, there is still lots of work to be done in 2012.  The Texas Statewide Advocacy Committee seeks well-spoken, energetic volunteers with a passion for politics and a good knowledge of at least one facet of green building to help us advance legislation and other state-wide green building efforts. The commitment includes a monthly teleconference, and 3-4 hours per month of focused effort on activities such as event planning, strategic brainstorming, and coordination with other like-minded organizations.  Please contact Julie Hendricks, Committee Chair, at 713-426-7566 or julieh@kirksey.com.

Communications Committee Volunteer Opportunities
The Communications Committee is seeking volunteers who are passionate about green building, sustainable development practices and are great communicators. Positions available include:

• Newsletter Contributors (3), will write articles as well as encourage committees(those with writing skills) to contribute synopsis ideas
• PR Coordinator, promotes CT-B Chapter events in San Antonio and Austin press, as well as national,
• Media Relations Coordinator, prepares news releases, builds and maintains media contacts database, posts all articles under “News” on website; focuses attention on reaching out to local media through event and announcement related media advisories and press releases
• Photographer for events and programs, takes photos and posts on website and social media sites
• Videographer, films events and programs and posts on website and YouTube; creates film about the Chapter's work
• Design Coordinator, works with a team of designers to prepare marketing and communications materials such as membership flyer and sponsor booklets, and Special Events collateral
• Special Events Communications Coordinator (5), serves on organizing committee for Chapter's major events and designs communication materials for each event
• Branch Communications Coordinator, provides communication support between the branches and the Executive Director and Communications Committee
• LEED Project Outreach Subcommittee, engages representatives from both formative and achieved LEED projects in Central and South Texas
• National Member Outreach, spearheads new initiative, “National Member Outreach Campaign” with Membership and Development Committees.

If you are interested in any of these positions, please send an email to Communications@usgbc-centraltexas.org with your bio and a short introduction explaining your qualifications for the role.