Mortar Boards provide valuable time and energy as volunteers for the Society. We are always looking for national volunteers to serve on committees and help with various tasks! Options for Collegiate Members are indicated throughout the form.

Please indicate your interest below. Contact the National Office (mortarboard@mortarboard.org) with specific questions.

National Leader Position Opportunities

Each of these opportunities requires an additional application or nomination and interview. National Council members are elected by the student delegation, Region Coordinators are appointed by the National President, and Foundation Board of Trustees are elected by Foundation Trustees.

These opportunities are for alumni only. Student Representatives at-Large to the National Council will be elected annually at National Conference and serve a one-year term. Regional Representatives to the Student Advisory Board are also elected annually at National Conference and serve a one-year term.

• Mortar Board National Council (Two-year term, with the possibility of a second term)
• Mortar Board National Foundation Board of Trustees (Three-year term, with the possibility of a second term)
• Region Coordinator (One-year term, with the possibility of additional terms)

Committee Opportunities

Standing Committees request at least a one-year commitment, with the opportunity for continued engagement. Ad hoc committees are typically shorter in terms, from a few weeks to up to a one-year commitment.

Standing Committees

Standing committees are appointed by either the National President or the Foundation President and are typically two-year terms. Committee opportunities vary. Some committees are open to both collegiate members and alumni, while others are open to alumni. Please select any/all committees of interest.

Development: Members advance the mission of the Society by growing the capacity to solicit, steward, and accept philanthropic contributions.

Community & Belonging: Members are committed to inclusive excellence in programming and membership, fostering community and a sense of belonging, and creating equal opportunities for all. (Open to collegiate members and alumni)

Fellowship: Members are responsible for reviewing and selecting the Mortar Board National Foundation fellowship recipients on an annual basis.

Finance: Members review financial statements and budgets and make recommendations regarding corresponding financial policies and procedures.

Governance: Members are responsible for reviewing Bylaws and proposed Bylaws changes and make recommendations on a biannual basis. (Open to collegiate members and alumni)

Investment Advisory: Members advise on the investment portfolio of the Mortar Board National Foundation.

Standing Nominations: Members are responsible for recruiting and promoting National Council opportunities and make recommendations for the annual slate of candidates. (Open to collegiate members and alumni)

Ad Hoc & Operational Committees

Ad hoc and operational committees are appointed by either the National President, the Foundation President, or the Executive Director and are typically for terms no longer than one year. Please select any/all committees of interest.

Alumni Engagement Board: Members of this committee work with other alumni and the Alumni Representatives at-Large on the National Council to better engage alumni through programs, member-specific benefits, and creating other opportunities to provide membership value. 

Awards Selection Committee: Members read and review nominations/submissions for annual alumni, collegiate, and chapter awards. (Open to collegiate members and alumni)

Career Connections Committee: Members of this committee help coordinate career and professional development opportunities geared towards collegiate and young alumni. (Open to collegiate members and alumni) 

Membership Committee: Members assist in enhancing, promoting, and sustaining membership, including expanding Mortar Board to new chapters and helping to reactivate inactive chapters. (Open to collegiate members and alumni)

National Conference Planning Committee: The Mortar Board National Conference, held virtually in odd years and in person in even years, seeks the guidance and assistance of members to create the best conference experience for attendees. (Open to collegiate members and alumni with student opportunities on the Conference Advisory Board.)

Chapter Engagement & Campus Outreach Opportunities

Chapter Advisor (Faculty/Staff Advisor): Faculty or staff currently working on campus who are interested in serving as an advisor to a current collegiate chapter. *This person does not need to be a member of Mortar Board.

Chapter/Campus Liaison: Help forge connections with campuses and work with the National Office around areas such as looking for a chapter advisor, building a case for administrative support for existing chapters, and facilitating introductions between the National Office and campuses. (Volunteers do not need to be local to the chapter.)

Chapter Visits:  Visit a chapter locally or while in the vicinity (i.e., when traveling) to provide an alumni connection to current members, visit with the advisor(s), and/or attend a chapter meeting or event.

Community Advisor: Serve as a local Community Advisor to work with a current chapter providing advice, guidance, and support to members. 

Expansion Assistance:  Assist in helping to expand Mortar Board to colleges and universities that currently do not have a chapter. (Open to collegiate members and alumni)

Reactivation Assistance: Assist in helping to reactivate Mortar Board on campuses that have a chartered chapter of Mortar Board that is currently inactive. (Open to collegiate members and alumni)