The Houston Chapter requires all of its volunteers to be a Chapter member. If you are not currently a Houston Chapter member, visit the Join Us page and learn how to get started with the Chapter.

The PMI® Volunteer Engagement Platform (VEP) is a searchable, centralized, and integrated volunteer web application and database available to current and prospective volunteers. The VRMS integrates with the PMI® membership database and improves the volunteer process and user experience. VEP is a great tool that lets you create a volunteer profile, search for opportunities that will enhance your leadership skills, and build your professional network in addition to earning PDUs.  You can search for opportunities to volunteer at our Chapter or worldwide using VEP.

NOTE: The Houston Chapter uses VEP to help its volunteers maintain their volunteer profile and service history, and search for volunteer opportunities and apply. Both members and non-members can create their own login and password to use the VEP.

To Utilize VEP:

• Chapter Members: log in with your PMI Global username and password
• Non-Members: you may create a username and password the first time you visit the VEP system. To search for volunteer opportunities, look at all positions, select Houston Chapter under Communities, and Click Search. TIP: Review your volunteer profile and update your service history often.

All volunteer applications are sent to the hiring manager listed in the Job Description, who will contact the applicants and make a selection. If you are selected for the position, you will receive an email offering you the volunteer position. If you do get the offer, please click the 'Accept' button. If you don't get the offer, please apply for other jobs. TIP: Depending on application volume and availability, this process could take some time, so please be patient.

Or Join Our Volunteer Pool: If you would like to help out in an area that is not listed currently, or you have a different skill you would like to share, let us know. We might create an opportunity just for you. Just send us your information.

Volunteer opportunities range from short-term commitments of a few hours to long-term team lead roles. For example, the volunteers at the registration tables before the Chapter meetings are on duty for a few hours, while members of the Board of Directors make a two-year-long commitment. The Chapter has many opportunities available. Whatever your skills or schedule, we’ll find a way to use your talents.

Yes! PMPs can obtain PDUs while volunteering. PMPs are responsible for reporting volunteer activities to PMI®. For more information on obtaining PDUs through volunteering, please refer to the Project Management Institute PMP credentials handbook. If you would like to reach out to the Houston membership team, please contact the Director of Membership. For information on how to report your earned PDUs, visit our PDU Reporting page.