Wichita SHRM Volunteer Opportunities

Our chapter offers all members the opportunity to grow professionally and network informally with your fellow chapter members by volunteering on standing committees, for special projects, or with community partnerships. Some volunteers consult informally with other members on issues and problems within their area of expertise as part of our Chapter Member Network, while others assist with chapter communications, coordinate speaker appearances, and register attendees for meetings and seminars.

Committee Opportunities

Listed below are the committees that serve Wichita SHRM, and the board positions that would be associated with each committee. Committees meet with varying frequency – some may be one to two times a year and others may meet monthly or just when activity occurs.

To volunteer for a committee, please contact the board member overseeing that area or send an email to admin@wichitashrm.org.

Membership: The Membership Committee assists with maintaining chapter membership and promotes SHRM membership. The committee plans, implements and coordinates the annual membership drive(s), provides orientation to new chapter members, serves as ambassadors for the chapter, and encourages ongoing networking of new and current members by providing information about Wichita SHRM, its mission and ongoing programs, services and events.

(Board positions: VP Membership, Director Membership, Director Student Relations)

Contact: membership@wichitashrm.org

• Student Relations: A Committee within Membership that coordinates activities and associations with the local student HR chapters, which may include mentoring and internships.

Programs: The Programs Committee assists with developing, planning, and coordinating luncheon meetings, workshops, seminars, and any special programming events that may be held; also certifies programs.

(Board positions: VP Programs, Director Programs (Certification), Directory Diversity, Director Workforce Readiness)

Contact: programs@wichitashrm.org

• Certification: The Certification Committee encourages members to achieve HR certification by publicizing information related to certification classes and exams and promoting activities that will assist members in preparing for the exam. Contact: certifications@wichitashrm.org
• Diversity: The Diversity Committee provides technical expertise and program leadership on issues that impact workplace diversity, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and other related topics to the Wichita SHRM membership; may also help coordinate diversity-related programs.
• Workforce Readiness: The Workforce Readiness Committee works to inspire the HR professional to be a catalyst and resource in developing connections that result in educational excellence and workforce readiness by working with community organizations and linking Wichita SHRM members to those opportunities.

Communications: The Communications Committee plans and delivers chapter communications including the chapter newsletter, e-blasts, website, social media and other forms of communications to promote Wichita SHRM in the business community. (Board positions: VP of Communications, Director of Social Media)

Contact: communications@wichitashrm.org

Public Relations: The Public Relations Committee facilitates strategic partnerships and connections with individuals and groups that may help support HR professionals with workforce needs. This includes soliciting sponsors, partnering with other organizations on workforce programs, legislative advocacy, networking, and promoting scholarship fundraising for the Wichita SHRM Scholarship Fund and the SHRM Foundation.

(Board positions: VP Public Relations, Director of Sponsorships and Advertising, Director of Networking, and Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy)

Contact: publicrelations@wichitashrm.org

• Networking: The Networking Committee coordinates events to facilitate networking and to raise money for the Wichita SHRM Scholarship Fund and the SHRM Foundation. Contact: networking@wichitashrm.org
• Sponsorships/Advertising: The Sponsorships/Advertising Committee assists with developing, planning, implementing, and managing the marketing activities of the chapter, including sponsorship solicitation for luncheons, special programs, seminars and other chapter activities. Contact: sponsorships@wichitashrm.org
• Government Affairs & Advocacy: This Committee assists with developing, planning, and implementing activities that promote the education and participation of chapter members in legislative affairs. The committee monitors local, state and national activities and disseminates information to the membership on legislative issues that may affect the HR profession and may host special programs or events related to employment law. Contact: government@wichitashrm.org
  
  

Finance: The Finance Committee assists in the assessment of financial implications of proposed actions and makes appropriate recommendations to the board. Develops and monitors annual budgets, measures financial effectiveness, and reports on financial matters to the general membership. The committee provides input regarding possible financial concerns and assesses the financial direction of the chapter.

Board positions: VP Finance, Director Finance

Contact: finance@wichitashrm.org