CityClub thrives because diverse community members get involved. Volunteers work side-by-side with CityClub staff to develop topical programs from idea generation to speaker selection.

Participation in CityClub task forces and committees offers in-depth immersion in vital regional issues, first hand access to regional experts and leaders, interactions with other engaged CityClub members, and leadership development experience.

CityClub Committees operate in various ways. Some work steadily throughout the year. Others require concerted efforts for more limited time periods. Most offer two levels of participation, with a core steering group that meets regularly for continuity and planning and resource assistants who are willing to help on specific events or projects as they arise.

Task Forces

Healthcare, Environment & Sustainability, Education, Law & Politics

CityClub task force members develop and direct the health care, environment & sustainability, education and law & politics forums. (Task forces may develop around additional issue areas in the future.) Each group generates between three and five events for the calendar year. The task forces are comprised of members who are interested in that specific topic and often represent different sectors of the community. Each group meets a minimum of once per quarter and a maximum of once monthly to plan forums. The chair(s) of each task force is a member of the CityClub program committee which provides oversight of the work done by all the task forces

Committees

Program

The opportunity to participate in forum committee is one of the big perks to being a CityClub member. This key committee oversees the planning of CityClub’s 35-40 programs annually on issues including elections, business and economics, education, social justice, environment, homelessness, science and technology, healthcare, arts and culture, and much more. Program committee ensures that each event meets the CityClub standards of excellence and reviews each forum for lessons for the future. Committee members help develop the questions asked at the forums, brainstorm panelists, moderators, and possible topics for future discussions. Each event also has a chair that works with staff to secure speakers, draft communications and prepare our moderator. Program committee meets once or twice monthly over lunch. The chair is a member of CityClub’s Board of Governors.

Hospitality

Newly re-formed, CityClub's Hospitality Committee is a group of volunteers that helps us welcome new CityClub Network members and maintain positive relationships for the duration of their participation. Hospitality includes event greeting and volunteering, as well as behind-the-scenes brainstorming,  coordination and execution of Network-related campaigns and events.

This committee meets quarterly, with monthly volunteer opportunities. While you don't need to be a CityClub Network member to serve on this committee, we do prefer people who have a history of involvement with CityClub.

If you're interested in joining this committee, please email Lilah Steece at lsteece@seattlecityclub.org.

Fund Development & Communications

On the Fund Development side, this committee addresses donor development and relations and brainstorms new ideas and campaigns for fund development. The communication side designs and directs CityClub’s media strategy, branding and marketing and advertising. This committee meets once a month in the CityClub offices.

If you're interested in joining this committee, please email Lilah Steece at lsteece@seattlecityclub.org.

If you might be interested in volunteering, please fill out our prospective volunteer profile. To find out more, email CityClub or call 206.682.7395 if you are interested in finding out more about joining a task force or committee.