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For APPA volunteers, every opportunity to get involved is a way to contribute your time and expertise while building connections and growing professionally. Volunteer opportunities are available at the local, regional, and international levels and are open to professionals at all career stages. You can participate in short-term projects or take on longer-term leadership roles—whatever fits your interests and availability.

Why Get Involved?

Volunteering with APPA allows you to:

  • Build meaningful relationships with peers and leaders across higher education and K–12 facilities
  • Gain leadership experience and develop new skills
  • Contribute to the advancement of the facilities profession
Volunteer Opportunities

APPA volunteer roles support nearly every part of the association, including:

  • Professional development and education programs
  • Committees, councils, and advisory groups
  • Conferences, events, and peer engagement
  • Regional, chapter, and local leadership

Some roles are ongoing, while others are project-based or time-limited, making it easy to get involved at a level that works for you.

Ready to get started? Contact membership@appa.org.

Current Opportunities

Join APPA's Professional Development Faculty

APPA professional development faculty are experienced facilities professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and engaging peers. Our programs are highly interactive, and faculty play a key role in creating meaningful learning experiences—not just delivering content.

Preferred Qualifications
  • APPA member in good standing (strongly preferred)
  • Prior presentation or facilitation experience (preferred)
  • Participation in at least one APPA program (preferred)
Application Process

To apply, complete the online application and:

  • Indicate which program(s) you are interested in facilitating
  • Upload a current CV or résumé

Applicants will be notified of their status within three months of submission.

Qualification Process

Applicants selected to move forward will be asked to:

  • Submit letters of support from professional contacts
  • Provide a letter of commitment from an employer (or self, if applicable)
  • Attend the program of interest as a participant
  • Shadow a qualified facilitator for one full program
  • Deliver up to 4 hours of content (may include co‑facilitation)
  • Present a minimum of 8 hours of content, as approved by the Program Dean or Vice President of Professional Development

The qualification process takes a minimum of six months.

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