Open Volunteer Positions

Volunteer Opportunities

Become an integral part of SHRM-Atlanta and take on a volunteer role!

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Volunteer Requirements & Expectations

Maintaining annual SHRM-Atlanta membership during term
Participation in volunteer onboarding, training and developmental programs related to role
Adherence to SHRM-Atlanta Core Values
Clearly communicating with all relevant parties if my ability to fulfill a role changes
Adhering to all responsibilities as described in position description
Handling data, personal information and proprietary material with confidentiality
Respecting the boundaries of intellectual property and creative ownership
Adhering to non-discrimination policies as outlined by SHRM-Atlanta

Micro Opportunities

SOAHR Session Juror

Session jurors are responsible for evaluating proposals submitted for SOAHR, the SHRM-Atlanta annual conference. Jurors will sign up in advance so they can accept access to our Sessionize platform once the deadline for session submission passes. During the review week, you will rate and provide comments within the Sessionize platform for 20-25 designated sessions. Jurors will also be asked to share high-level feedback on content or expertise missing from the pool, exemplary sessions that should be elevated, or redundancies that should be minimized as considerations in determining final selections. Benefits include shaping the content of an event you want to attend and getting early insight into potential topics and speakers for your organization.

Term: November 2024

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Attend any required preparation or training sessions, as directed in post-registration communications
Review 20-25 sessions within the designated time frame.
Assist in connecting the team with relevant community partners that can help in building content or providing experts and/or resources.

Skills & Requirements:

Willingness to share your experiences as an HR professional
Membership in SHRM-Atlanta

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Mentor

Encourage HR professionals to achieve their goals through regular counsel and interaction. Each mentor will be paired with one mentee (or up to three as desired). The program is mentee-led, with those individuals seeking to develop a certain skill or explore a career path with the support of the mentor.

Term: October 2024-April 2025

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Attend any required preparation or training sessions, as directed in post-registration communications
Engage in an online platform for matching and to track participation
Meet with mentee at least monthly virtually or in person

Skills & Requirements:

Have a demonstrated passion to develop and grow future HR leaders
Be available and committed to regular, consistent engagement with one or more mentees in the program
SHRM-Atlanta membership is desired but not required.

Email SHRM-Atlanta to Apply

Blog Post Author

As a blog post contributor, current SHRM-Atlanta members can share their experiences and perspectives about HR related topics with the larger Atlanta HR Community in the SHRM-Atlanta Blog. The SHRM-Atlanta Blog offers educational content, recognition of SHRM-Atlanta members and their impacts in the community, and updates from SHRM-Atlanta and its community partners.

Term: As you feel inspired to contribute – submit once or multiple times

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Attend any required preparation or training sessions, as directed in post-registration communications
Follow the blog post guidelines for submission

Skills & Requirements:

Willingness to share your experiences as an HR professional
Posts should be:
- No more than 800 words long
- Conversational in tone, as if you were telling a story to a colleague, friends, or family member
- Balanced between storytelling, facts (linked to credible sources), and advice
- Non-partisan and non-promotional, and aligned with SHRM-Atlanta’s Core Values
- Related to SHRM-Atlanta’s mission to create best-in-class workforces and workplaces by developing HR professionals’ skills and knowledge, business acumen, and leadership capacity

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Project Opportunities

Executive Exchange Leader

Similar to an employee resource group leader, this volunteer leads a professional network focused on executive-level HR professionals. Responsibilities include helping members maximize their sense of connection and engagement with the group, serving as the primary contact for staff, and contributing to the educational goals of the group and SHRM-Atlanta. Benefits include growing your professional connections and learning about the latest trends and innovations related to the group’s focus.

Term: Annual; Approximately 1 hour per month

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in connecting with relevant community partners that can help in building content or providing experts and/or resources
Help to create and promote programs/projects/initiatives through network sharing (i.e., personal referrals, social media activity, suggested opportunities to new members, etc.).
Monitor, promote, and create new threads for ongoing discussion and sharing in the online forum (SHRM-Atlanta Connect).
Recruit and promote educational tools and resources for the SHRM-Atlanta library (general and in Connect)
Coordinate group activities such as networking events, online learning programs, and social gatherings (stand-alone or as part of larger conferences/events)

Skills & Requirements: