Volunteering with NAFSA provides an opportunity for international education professionals to contribute to the success of the association’s vision, mission, and values. There are many opportunities for volunteering and the journey of a NAFSA volunteer is not linear! Volunteers who start with one opportunity may decide to serve in a different role the next cycle. NAFSA welcomes volunteers who are new to international education, seasoned veterans of the field, and everything in between. Be a leader in international education with NAFSA volunteer opportunities that match your talents and interests.
Volunteering with NAFSA provides you with opportunities to:
- Inspire and motivate peers through dialogue and engagement online and in person.
- Empower the success of others by shaping the association and its professional resources.
- Grow transferable competencies, including leadership, people development, and relationship cultivation and more.
- Expand your community of professional colleagues.
Volunteering with NAFSA brings value to your employer by:
- Raising the visibility of your institution.
- Building resourceful and supportive relationships with peer institutions.
- Creating potential partnerships and business opportunities.
- Connecting your institution to the broader conversations on international education.
“I now have friends across the country that I would never have had the privilege of meeting were it not for NAFSA. These are relationships that span beyond the professional and are now my personal support network. My journey with NAFSA is one of endless opportunity.”
– Lauren Jacobsen-Bridges, University of North Texas
Open Volunteer Opportunities
Advance Community
Help make annual and regional events a success.
Share Knowledge
Contribute your content expertise and help others learn about new topics.
Teach and Mentor
Give back to the development and advancement of international educators all over the world.
Lead the Discussion
Advance the field of international education through strategic peer-led committees, projects, and discussions.
Volunteer Testimonials
“NAFSA has provided opportunities for me to update my expertise, solve problems outside of my control, share my expertise with others, build my professional competencies (like budgeting and bookkeeping by serving in a regional treasurer role!), stay engaged with colleagues and best practices from around the world, and, finally, to become an Academy coach and pay it all forward.”
– Ryan Larsen, Western Washington University
“NAFSA reminds of the 'why' of my career—why I do what I do, why we do what we do, and why we need to continue doing what we do. It is a place and community of inspiration and friendship.”
– Dawn Wood, Kirkwood Community College