Call for volunteers – Opportunities in Women in Geothermal USA
Call for volunteers - Women in Geothermal USA
Carlo Cariaga
19 May 2026
Want to grow your network in geothermal while contributing to community-building and advocating for gender equality? Join the open volunteer positions in WING.
The Women in Geothermal (WING) USA Chapter is currently promoting open volunteer positions in their communications, membership, and mentoring program roles. This is an excellent professional for geothermal professionals to expand their network and form connections in the geothermal industry, while contributing to community-building and advocating for equality and diversity.
Those who are interested in volunteering are encouraged to get in touch with Marisol Collons (collonsmarisol@gmail.com).
Nominations are also currently open for the WING Core Value awards. Click here for more details on the awards and the nomination process. Nominations are being accepted until 25 May 2026.
The open volunteer positions in WING are as follows:
New Membership Committee Members
Role Overview
Membership Committee Members help grow and strengthen the WING community by welcoming new members, maintaining documentation, and connecting people to opportunities within WING and the broader geothermal network.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcome and onboard new WING members
- Maintain and improve membership documentation
- Connect members to events, committees, and leadership opportunities
- Support initiatives to improve engagement and retention
- Collaborate with a small, dedicated volunteer team Time Commitment
- ~1–2 hours per month
- Flexible and largely asynchronous
Skills & Experience You’ll Gain
- Professional communication and relationship building
- Community engagement and stakeholder coordination
- Organizational and documentation skills
- Exposure to global geothermal career pathways
- Experience contributing to a mission-driven professional organization
Who Should Apply
- Early to mid-career professionals looking to expand their network
- Anyone interested in community building and member engagement
- Geothermal professionals, students, or adjacent-industry allies
- Detail-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others connect
Communications Lead
Role Overview
The Communications Lead oversees all WING communications, ensuring consistent, engaging, and timely messaging across platforms.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and coordinate the WING communications team
- Oversee newsletters, announcements, and social media
- Develop messaging aligned with WING’s mission and goals
- Maintain a consistent voice and brand
- Support communications for events, awards, and initiatives
Time Commitment
- ~2–4 hours per month
- Ongoing, steady involvement
Skills & Experience You’ll Gain
- Strategic communications and content planning
- Team leadership and editorial oversight
- Public-facing writing and brand management
- Experience leading communications for a global organization
- Highly transferable skills for technical, corporate, or nonprofit roles
Who Should Apply
- Professionals with experience or interest in communications
- Individuals who enjoy writing, editing, or storytelling
- Those looking to build leadership experience outside their day job
- Geothermal professionals or adjacent-industry allies
Mentoring Program Content & Development Lead
Role Overview
The Mentoring Program Content & Development Lead works closely with the WING Mentoring Chair to design, refine, and evolve the content and structure of the Thermal Trailblazer Mentoring Program for the 2026–2027 cycle. This role focuses on strengthening the mentoring experience through thoughtful program materials, resources, and engagement touchpoints that support mentors and mentees across career stages.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Partner with the Mentoring Chair to develop and update mentoring program content
- Help design mentor and mentee guides, onboarding materials, and discussion frameworks
- Support definition of program goals, milestones, and success metrics
- Contribute ideas for mentoring activities, themes, and optional learning resources
- Assist with documenting best practices and incorporating participant feedback into future iterations
Time Commitment
- Approximately 2–4 hours per month
- Focused involvement ahead of and during the 2026–2027 mentoring cycle
- Flexible, collaborative schedule
Skills & Experience You’ll Gain
- Program design and curriculum-style content development
- Strategic thinking around professional development and mentorship
- Experience shaping a global mentoring initiative within the thermal and geothermal community
- Cross-functional collaboration with WING leadership and volunteers
- Highly transferable skills applicable to leadership, people development, and organizational strategy roles
Who Should Apply
- Professionals interested in mentorship, talent development, or leadership pathways
- Individuals who enjoy structuring ideas, creating resources, and improving programs
- Those seeking meaningful leadership experience outside their primary role
- Geothermal professionals or allies from adjacent industries passionate about community building
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping how people learn, connect, and grow—and who wants to help define the next chapter of the Thermal Trailblazer Mentoring Program.
Source: Email correspondence
