SAE Volunteers

"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."
  - Elizabeth Andrew

SAE International applauds our over 25,000 volunteers and member leaders who have contributed to the success of their industry, communities, and their professional association and network.

SAE volunteers have an invaluable impact on the success of SAE. But did you know that it can have many benefits for you personally too?

Consider these reasons to be a part of the SAE professional network:

• Boost your career options

  Volunteering is the perfect way to explore new fields, expand your work portfolio in your field, or gain a real insight into your chosen path. A recent survey* showed:

  • 73% of employers would recruit a candidate with volunteering experience over one without
  • 94% of employers believe that volunteering can add to skills
  • 94% of employees who volunteered to learn new skills had benefited either by getting their first job, improving their salary, or being promoted

  *Time Bank survey through Reed Executive
• Learn or develop new skills

Volunteering is a perfect vehicle to discover something you are really good at or develop a professional and/or technical skill that can benefit your career.

Aerospace Standards Committee Members
Award Committee Members
Ground Vehicle Standards Committee Members
Technical Committee Document Sponsors
Technical Paper Authors
Technical Reviewers (papers, books, professional development courses)
Technical Session Organizers

• Be part of your professional & local community

Volunteering is ultimately about helping others and having an impact on people's well-being. What better way is there to connect with your community and give a little back? Volunteering also offers an incredible networking opportunity. You never know who you will meet or what new information you will learn.

Company Representatives
Local Chapters/Section Officers
Student Chapter Leaders

• Motivation and sense of achievement

Volunteering is about giving your time, energy, and skills freely. Unlike many things in life, there is a choice involved in volunteering. Package your desire and enthusiasm to help make a difference in your industry, or just your little corner of the world.

A World in Motion Classroom Volunteer (K-12 education)
Ground Vehicle Standards Committee Members
Aerospace Standards Committee Members
Local Chapters/Section Officers

• Give back to future generations of engineers

Volunteering allows you to share your experiences and knowledge with the next generation of engineers and professionals. SAE is proud to be an avid supporter of K-12 math and science education and the promotion of engineering education.

A World in Motion Classroom Volunteers
Collegiate Design Series Volunteers (Organizers, Judges, Technical Inspectors, Course Workers, etc.)
Faculty Advisors

If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity, please contact us at volunteer@sae.org.

SAE Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
Members lead SAE International by holding executive leadership positions within the organization. The SAE President is a volunteer member leader, along with our sector vice presidents, and board of directors. These elected offices hold great stature within the mobility industry, provide excellent leadership opportunities, and professional visibility.

For more information on these sought-after opportunities, please contact SAE International at volunteer@sae.org.

SAE President & Officers
SAE Operating Boards & Committees
SAE Compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws

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