5 Things

5 Things You Can Gain From Serving or Volunteering on a Board or Committee

1. Establish and grow your network. Serving on a board can allow you to expand your existing community of friends and colleagues, adding influential people with different backgrounds and insights. Board service establishes bonds that can develop into extraordinary professional and personal relationships. People within those networks may become customers, serve as mentors, or may even become friends.
2. Intellectual challenge. The duties of a board member can differ widely from our day-to-day responsibilities. Board members need to take a holistic approach and understand everything from operations to member services, from education to accounting.  Expanded skillsets are sure to result.
3. Make a real impact in the industry you serve. Board leadership allows you to play a key role in influencing how the parking and mobility industry is viewed both internally and externally. Your seat at the table ensures your voice speaks for many, and your influence helps determine the focus and message of the organization. Your thoughts can translate to action.
4. Grow your personal brand. Serving on a board of directors is an impressive addition to any resume, CV, or LinkedIn profile. It shows that you are a recognized thought leader that is trusted to represent and speak for our industry, and that you are equipped to play a role in shaping the future of the organization.
5. Makes you better at your job. Employers know how much their employees gain by volunteering for organizations they care about. The company benefits from the knowledge and experience employees gain. Allowing yourself to problem-solve and work as a team with people in various roles and levels of responsibility who come from diverse backgrounds will teach you new methods of operating. You will learn from those around you and begin to think in new ways.

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