2026 NACE National Volunteer Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the NACE national organization.

NACE wants to match you with the best opportunity for you to shine – so please make sure to fully complete the this form.

Complete the form by October 31, 2025 to apply for current opportunities.

2026 Committees form in November 2025 and begin in January 2026, but new committee members may be added to some committees throughout the year.

Microvolunteer opportunities, such as judging awards and evaluating speakers, are also available! Select the microvolunteer option below.

What type of volunteering do you prefer (check all that apply)?*

Sharing ideas and feedback on existing programsTask based work with specific output and criteriaParticipating in a group by sharing ideas and coming up with new ideas and programsWorking on my own on specific tasksMicrovolunteering or Short-term assignments

Let us know what areas you are interested in contributing to at NACE (select all that apply).*

Education - for catering and event professionals across diverse topics and job responsiblities, develop a high-quality, relevent, and diverse educational program and select top-notch speakersCertification - grow and develop the certification program and its policies and proceduresMember and Chapter Recognition and Awards - recognize volunteer service to NACE, professional excellence, and exceptional performance and programming by NACE Chapters, with NACE One Awards and other recognition programsChapters - mentor and assist existing chapters, help new chapters form and grow, develop chapter leadership and management resourcesMembership - influence membership recruitment and retention strategies, expand membership value and extend our membership reach across career stages, geographical regions, and industry sectorsGovernance and Elections - including the National Board elections cycle and special projects geared toward the national organization's governanceExperience Conference for Catering and Events - assist in the design of a national conference that meets specific goals and objectives, advances and evolves the evolution of the conference and identifies industry trendsDiversity and Inclusion within the catering and events industry

Would you be willing to serve as the chair for a committee or task force?*

YesNo

Name*

First NameLast Name

Contact Information*

Job Title:

Company:

Email*

example@example.com

Primary Chapter*

Are you a CPCE? (required for some work)*

YesNo

Have you been a chapter president? (required for some work)*

YesNo

Which NACE national conferences have you attended?*

What is your unique perspective that you will contribute to this volunteer work?*

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering, and your dedication to NACE!