{"id":5300,"date":"2022-03-23T14:39:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T19:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=5300"},"modified":"2023-01-17T16:16:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T21:16:28","slug":"volunteer-pdu-opportunities-near-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/volunteer-pdu-opportunities-near-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer PDU Opportunities Near You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Serving as a volunteer to maintain a Project Management Institute (PMI) credential connects you to a professional community while simultaneously earning you Professional Development Units (PDU).&nbsp;You can think of PMI volunteer opportunities as a resource connecting you and your local PMI chapter and giving back to the Project Management profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#earning\">Earning Giving Back PDUs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#benefits\">Benefits of volunteer work<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#opportunities\">PMI volunteer opportunities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#example\">Example of local chapter volunteer opportunities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#apply\">Applying for PMI volunteer opportunities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-many-pdus\">How many PDUs will volunteering earn you?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#report\">How can I report PDU hours for volunteer work?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#contribute\">How volunteer work contributes to the Project Management profession<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f3fbff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/09\/01094754\/Emotional-Intelligence-Free-PDU-Course.jpg\" alt=\"Free Course on Emotional Intelligence\" class=\"wp-image-6604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/09\/01094754\/Emotional-Intelligence-Free-PDU-Course.jpg 720w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/09\/01094754\/Emotional-Intelligence-Free-PDU-Course-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"block-eef25254-e22e-41f6-826b-cab064e3d095\"><strong>Free Emotional Intelligence PDU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-14690051-2796-4b03-bcb7-95d54bd01fcd\"><em>Develop your Emotional Intelligence as well as your team members in this Free PDU Course!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.enqueueForm({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 3294842,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"9513deed-dab2-44ea-a7fb-33297ddc13b6\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1777016814000-3695238380\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1777016814000-3695238380\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"earning\">Earning Giving Back PDUs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/required-pdu-for-pmp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae certification<\/a> or another PMI credential, service to the profession is at the center of PMI\u2019s core values. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/ccr-certification-requirements-handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI\u2019s Certification Requirements Handbook<\/a>, volunteering is defined as \u201cproviding volunteer services to non-employer or non-client organizations.\u201d There is not a specific \u201cPMI volunteer PDU.\u201d PMI applies volunteer hours to the Giving Back PDU category because of the unique opportunities \u201cto expand your knowledge and skills while growing both personally and professionally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI members can access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/membership\/volunteer\/opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PMI volunteer opportunities<\/a> such as working with your local PMI chapter or applying your professional domain skills as part of a service project for a non-profit organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits\">Benefits of volunteer work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project Management Institute highlights four benefits of volunteer work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Establish, expand, and\/or maintain your professional network<\/li><li>Grow your project management skills<\/li><li>Develop your leadership skills through practical experiences<\/li><li>Earn PDU hours towards PMI certification renewals<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While volunteering for PDU credit is important for your professional development, it also gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment in giving back. Additionally, you will gain skills that you can include on your resume to give yourself a better chance of landing your next job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"opportunities\">PMI volunteer opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving Back happens in many ways. Project Management Institute volunteer opportunities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Board Support Committees<\/em><\/li><li><em>PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF)<\/em><\/li><li><em>PMI Board of Directors<\/em><\/li><li><em>Insight Teams<\/em><\/li><li><em>Region Mentors<\/em><\/li><li><em>Standards Committees<\/em><\/li><li><em>Exam Development Volunteers<\/em><\/li><li><em>PMI Awards Evaluators<\/em><\/li><li><em>Presenters at PMI Events<\/em><\/li><li><em>PMI Publication Reviewers<\/em><\/li><li><em>Chapter Volunteers<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI members should use the <a href=\"https:\/\/authentication.pmi.org\/?r=https:\/\/vrms.pmi.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System<\/a> to find volunteer opportunities based on their area PMI chapters, geographical location, and interests. And remember, PMI also accepts volunteer work that is your sharing of \u201cdomain-related services to other not-for-profit organizations.\u201d At the center of any volunteer effort is how it gives back to the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most volunteer activities are time-driven with no out-of-pocket expenses; thus, it is a very affordable means to enjoy professional benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Studying for the PMP Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/free-pmp-questions\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#366194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMP Practice Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example\">Example of local chapter volunteer opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteer work is at the center of all PMI chapters. The North Carolina PMI chapter, NCPMI, like all local PMI chapters, is tightly connected to the global organization while also being a regional resource for professionals. The volunteer benefits listed on the NCPMI.org volunteer page include free chapter meeting attendance, opportunities to be a volunteer spotlight, PDU hours, and professional networking. Different chapters may have other volunteer benefits or highlights, but the appreciation for volunteer efforts is universal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can volunteer in many ways. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ncpmi.org\/membership\/volunteer-opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCPMI volunteer opportunities<\/a> include communication, programs, education, membership, marketing, and administration. You could present at a PMI chapter meeting, manage the name badge table at an annual chapter event, or update chapter web content \u2013 all fall within volunteer work that enables the local chapter to meet the needs of PMI members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply\">Applying for PMI volunteer opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have access to PMI volunteer resources and the PMI volunteer application for local PMI chapters with a PMI membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI manages a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/membership\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Volunteer Relationship Management System<\/a> (VRMS) to allow members to search for opportunities. Log into the PMI.org site with your PMI membership to access the VRMS and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brainshark.com\/pmiorg\/VRMS_Demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VRMS Guide<\/a>. All PMI volunteers agree to be bound by the PMI volunteer agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-many-pdus\">How many PDUs will volunteering earn you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any PDU related activity, for professional volunteering, PMI converts the time to PDU values as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/11\/14171208\/1-hour-giving-back-equals-1-pdu.png\" alt=\"1 Hour Giving Back is Equivalent to 1 PDU\" class=\"wp-image-7236\" width=\"485\" height=\"122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/11\/14171208\/1-hour-giving-back-equals-1-pdu.png 723w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/11\/14171208\/1-hour-giving-back-equals-1-pdu-300x76.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><figcaption><strong>1 hour of volunteering = 1 PDU hour<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each PMI certification has a renewal cycle with PDU credit requirements. Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/ccr-certification-requirements-handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI Certification Requirements Handbook<\/a> for specific PDU counts by category and certification. There is no \u201cPMI Volunteer PDU\u201d because volunteer activities for PDU credits are reported within the Giving Back PDU category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"report\">How can I report PDU hours for volunteer work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting a volunteer PDU activity is the same for all PMI certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2023\/01\/17160235\/CCRS-Login-Portal.png\" alt=\"PMI Login Portal\" class=\"wp-image-7441\" width=\"451\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2023\/01\/17160235\/CCRS-Login-Portal.png 642w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2023\/01\/17160235\/CCRS-Login-Portal-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><figcaption>PMI Login Portal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI.org website<\/a>.<\/li><li>Navigate to \u201creport PDUs\u201d in the <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/continuing-certification-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Continuing Certification Renewal System<\/a> (CCRS)<\/li><li>Follow the prompts to complete the claim form<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2023\/01\/17160955\/PMI-Report-PDUs-Page-1-1024x731.png\" alt=\"Link to Report PDUs on PMI Website\" class=\"wp-image-7446\" width=\"502\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2023\/01\/17160955\/PMI-Report-PDUs-Page-1-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2023\/01\/17160955\/PMI-Report-PDUs-Page-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2023\/01\/17160955\/PMI-Report-PDUs-Page-1-768x548.png 768w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2023\/01\/17160955\/PMI-Report-PDUs-Page-1-1536x1096.png 1536w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2023\/01\/17160955\/PMI-Report-PDUs-Page-1-2048x1461.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><figcaption>Link to Report PDUs on PMI Website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering PDU hours fall within the Giving Back category. To <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/claim-pdus-for-your-pmi-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submit your claim<\/a>, give the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>name of the organization for which volunteering was performed<\/li><li>name of volunteer service activity<\/li><li>description of the volunteer activity<\/li><li>dates of volunteering<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contribute\">How volunteer work contributes to the Project Management profession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteer work is a critical resource for the entire PMI organization and its local chapters. The information generated through PMI volunteer work, such as publications, web articles, and certification exam questions, enhances the overall knowledge base for all project managers. Additionally, the volunteer work in chapter events, education programs for members, and service projects foster a supportive professional community. When you are giving back to earn PDU hours, you are also giving back to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"takeaways\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI\u2019s Certification Requirements Handbook lists requirements for all PMI certifications, including PDU categories and limits. PMI certification holders are responsible for tracking all <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/pdu-credits-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDU-related activities<\/a>, including volunteer work. 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