Volunteering just takes a desire to learn and a passion to serve.”
Rebecca Cockerham, 2012 Graduate Student Representative
It takes the time, talent, creativity, and dedication of more than 100 volunteers for TSHA to carry out its mission. Volunteering with TSHA is fun and rewarding! No matter your current level of expertise or area of interest, TSHA has a volunteer position that’s a just-right fit for you!
Why Volunteer?
“Why did I wait so long to volunteer with TSHA? I wish I’d started YEARS ago! It’s so much fun, and I’ve learned a lot more about our field in a short amount of time!”
“I’ve met SLPs across the state!”
“Volunteering increased my job satisfaction.”
How to Volunteer
Serve on a Committee
Each year, TSHA hosts an annual Call for Volunteers. This annual Call for Volunteer process aims to address the following:
- Transparency: We hope this process will allow members to have insight on how and when volunteers are selected for TSHA committees.
- Communication: We aim to ensure that every applicant receives an email with a decision as to whether or not they were selected for a volunteer opportunity.
- Belonging: We hope that our TSHA members will take advantage of this application period to get involved in TSHA! The Call for Volunteer process is an open invitation to all TSHA members.
TSHA Committee Descriptions
For Professionals:
The TSHA Call for Volunteers process for professionals opens each August. In most cases, applicants will be notified of selections by mid- to late October, and committee terms will begin on January 1 of the following year. For questions regarding an existing volunteer application or other opportunities to volunteer with TSHA, please contact staff@txsha.org.
For Students:
Students are encouraged to participate as volunteers on TSHA committees. The student Call for Volunteers process will open in mid-September and close in mid-October. The call for Graduate Student Representative applications will also open in mid-September.
Volunteer at the Annual Convention
TSHA offers volunteer opportunities onsite at the Annual Convention for student and professional volunteers who are registered for the Annual Convention. Roles may include (and are subject to change):
- Directional support
- Help at the registration desk
- Philanthropy project support
- University Meet & Greet support
- Praxis Bowl support
- Tailgate Games support
Interested in volunteering for the 2027 Convention? Express interest in volunteering at the 2027 Convention