Show your passion. Advance your profession. Shape the future of interior design. 
 

Contribute your valuable skills and expertise to the ASID community as an ASID National Committee volunteer. ASID thrives on the dedication and commitment of our volunteers, who play a crucial role in addressing the issues impacting design and the built environment.  

Apply for a volunteer role on an ASID National Committee and make a meaningful difference within the interior design community! 
 

Why Volunteer? 

• Make an Impact: Involvement as a National Committee volunteer allows you to directly contribute to ASID's success by addressing key issues and advancing initiatives within the industry.  
• Expand Your Network: Work with exemplary members of the design community, forging valuable connections and building relationships that can enhance your professional growth and development. 
• Grow Personally & Have Fun: Volunteering with ASID isn't just about work – it's also about connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion for design and the built environment. You will gain valuable experience and build skills as you work side by side with industry leaders. 

Timeline

• Applications Open: February 20, 2025
• Applications Due: March 31, 2025
• National Committee Chair-Elects Informed: End of April 2025
• National Committee Members Informed: End of May 2025
• Volunteer Training at GATHER 2025, the National Conference by ASID: August 17-19, 2025

Ideal Candidates & Eligibility

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make a difference and contribute their unique perspectives to our National Committees. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, submit your application.  

• Any ASID member in good standing may apply. If selected for a National Committee, ASID membership is required for the length of your term. 
  • Any individual ASID members may apply including Practitioners (Professional, Allied, and Associate), Educators, Students, or Affiliate Members. 
  • Any ASID members who receive member benefits through an Industry, Firm, Higher Education, or Affiliate Partner membership may apply.
• Not an ASID member? You may still apply. If selected for a National Committee, you are required to become an ASID member within 30 days of accepting the invitation or by June 30, 2025, whichever comes first). 

Volunteer Roles 

All positions are for the ASID fiscal year 2026 (FY26), which begins October 1, 2025. Selected volunteers will begin training and onboarding prior to the start of FY26.

View Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

• National Committee Chair: 1-Year Term | Team Leader
  • Serves as National Committee leader supporting governance, operations, and the annual work plan.
  • Open positions for FY26 include Policy, Codes & Standards Committee and Student Leaders Committee.
• National Committee Chair-Elect: 1-Year Term | Team Manager
  • Supports the National Committee Chair by developing meeting agendas, writing minutes, and maintaining records. Becomes National Committee Chair in next fiscal year.
• National Committee Member: 3-Year Term | Team Contributor 
  • Contributes to complete goals in the annual work plan. Scope may vary based on the National Committee's purpose. 
• National Committee Past Chair: 1-Year Term | Team Advisor
  • Serves in an advisory and leadership transition role by providing guidance and institutional knowledge to National Committee volunteers.
  • Not open for FY26 applications. 

Guidance on Other ASID Volunteer Roles 

An ASID National Committee volunteer’s role must align with the guidelines as listed below: 

• A volunteer can NOT serve parallel terms on the National Board of Directors (Officer or Director-at-Large), Chapter Board (Officer or Director), or National Committee (Chair, Chair-Elect, Member). 
• A volunteer CAN serve on a Chapter Committee and National Committee in the same fiscal year. A volunteer CAN hold only 1 leadership position (Chair or Chair-elect) of either a National Committee or Chapter Committee. 
• A volunteer can NOT hold more than 1 leadership position (Chair or Chair-elect) on any National Committee or Task Force. 
• A volunteer can NOT serve on more than 1 National Committee in the same fiscal year. 
   

ASID National Councils & Committees  

A National Council represents the perspective of shared interests grouped to the core tenants of ASID: Membership, Volunteering, Engagement, Public Affairs, Knowledge, and Design Practice. National Councils help ASID organize the National Committees with an intent to coordinate initiatives, share insights and support the success of committee work. 

A National Committee is formed within a National Council to represent a specified interest area and scope of work. National Committees have specific goals to support the ASID strategic plan and represent the interests of larger groups of people. 

Learn More

Questions? Please contact us at volunteers@asid.org.