A Message from the Membership Team Carla Phillips

A MESSAGE FROM THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM

Join the Volunteer Team at SEMC 2022

The SEMC annual conference is an important professional development benefit for members. Our staff works hard to make the event as seamless as possible for all participants but accomplishing this takes A LOT of work! Both SEMC staff and volunteers are essential for getting the job done and we appreciate all who pitch in to help.

Benefits of Volunteering at SEMC 2022

Volunteering connects you to others! Maybe you are shy or think you may not be great at meeting new people. Volunteering is an easy way to network without actually trying. If you are new to the museum field, it is an excellent way to meet and engage with colleagues from around the region.

Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to master leadership skills and help! We encourage volunteers to let us know what their strengths are so we can put you in a position to be successful in your role.

Volunteering can also be beneficial to your budget. Even though SEMC keeps costs for attendees as low as possible, it is no secret that conferences can be quite expensive between flights, accommodations, and registration fees. For some, it can be a challenge to get approval to attend a conference. SEMC offers

a discounted rate for volunteers who commit to

at least three hours of time. We think it is a win/win and hope you do too!

Volunteers ensure our conferences run smoothly. Assistance both behind the scenes and on the front lines is essential to a successful event.

If you would like more information about volunteering at the SEMC 2022 Annual Meeting, please contact me at cphillips@semcdirect.net.

— Carla Phillips, SEMC Membership & Communications Manager cphillilps@semcdirect.net