Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved with IPPA and/or its Divisions? Below are available volunteer positions presented by our Divisions and IPPA leadership. Contact the Division or IPPA using the information below to show your interest in these positions, and check back regularly for more opportunities! Have an IPPA volunteer opportunity you want to list? Send it to info@ippanetwork.org.
IPPA
Fundraising Member at Large:
The IPPA Board of Directors is looking for a Member at Large whose focus would be on fundraising for IPPA. We are looking for individuals who would be able to help build a fundraising and resource development strategy for the association. If you are interested in putting your name forward for this position, please send an inquiry to info@ippanetwork.org.
Marketing Research Volunteer:
The IPPA Operations Committee is looking for a volunteer to assist with research and data entry for a marketing research project which will assist with identifying future directions for IPPA. If you’re interested, please contact info@ippanetwork.org for more information.
Positive Arts & Culture Division
Positive Clinical Division
Positive Education Division
Positive Health & Wellbeing Division
The Positive Health and Wellbeing Team invites you to join our team! We are currently looking for a Social Media Lead. For more information or to submit your candidacy, please email healthdiv@ippanetwork.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
SIPPA
Please send your interest in these positions to sippadiv@ippanetwork.org.
Division Liaison: The Division Liaison for Students of International Positive Psychology Association (SIPPA) plays a crucial role in fostering communication and collaboration between the Student Division and other divisions within IPPA. This position aims to enhance the sharing of resources, ideas, and programming opportunities, ensuring a cohesive and supportive environment for all members. Division Liaisons will work with one or more of the following divisions: Positive Education; Spirituality and Meaning; Work and Organizations.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Student Division and other IPPA divisions.
- Facilitate regular communication through meetings, emails, and updates to ensure all parties are informed of ongoing and upcoming initiatives.
- Represent the interests and perspectives of the Student Division in discussions with other divisions.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for collaborative projects, events, and initiatives with other divisions.
- Provide regular reports to the Student Division leadership on the collaborative efforts between divisions.
- Qualifications:
- Current student member of the International Positive Psychology Association.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in event coordination is a plus.
- Passion for positive psychology and a commitment to fostering collaboration within the IPPA.
SIPPA’s Global Mentorship Program: Seeking Mentors and Mentees!
Are you passionate about positive psychology and eager to grow your academic or professional network? The Students of the International Positive Psychology Association (SIPPA) are excited to launch our Mentorship Program — and we’re looking for mentors and mentees to join us!
We invite undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral students, faculty, and career professionals from across IPPA to participate. This program is designed to foster meaningful connections and support growth at every stage of your positive psychology journey.
Program Opportunities:
- Undergraduate-to-Graduate Mentorship: Guidance on coursework, research, and graduate school preparation.
- Graduate-to-Faculty/Professional Mentorship: Advanced career development, research insights, and networking.
Why Join?
- Expand your network in the global positive psychology community.
- Gain valuable insights into research, academic paths, and professional growth.
- Flexible commitment: Quarterly meetings with optional group workshops.
- Supporting up and coming students: As a mentor, use your expertise to help support the next generation of academics and career professionals in positive psychology.
Eligibility:
- Must be an IPPA member
- Commitment to quarterly meetings
- Passion for mentorship!
Applications are open now! Whether you’re looking to guide others or seeking support yourself, this is your chance to connect, learn, and grow!
Complete the following survey to become part of the SIPPA Mentorship experience!
Spirituality & Meaning Division
The Spirituality and Meaning Division (SMD) is seeking passionate volunteers to help grow and enrich our SMD community! If you have an interest in social media content creation, community-building initiatives, or event planning, we invite you to get involved and help advance SMD’s mission to:
- Foster an inclusive and empowering space for meaningful discussions
- Translate research into tangible applications across diverse disciplines
- Create interactive experiences that promote growth through spirituality and meaning
Volunteering with SMD is an opportunity to harness your strengths in meaningful ways and deepen your engagement in the global dialogue on spirituality and meaning.
Time Commitment: Flexible, with bi-monthly meetings
How to Get Involved: If you’re eager to collaborate with a global network of researchers and practitioners and help spearhead inspiring SMD initiatives, fill out our short volunteer interest form here: https://forms.gle/Ef5dbcoJdWMWgy6e8 We would love to have you on board!
Work & Organizations Division
Are you passionate about driving change within workplaces and organizations?
We are seeking a visionary individual to join our Work and Organizations Division as the Head of Communications. If you have always aspired to make a meaningful impact and engage actively in transformative initiatives, this is your opportunity!
In the role of Head of Communications, you will play a crucial part in articulating our division’s ongoing initiatives while also contributing to the development and co-creation of our future strategies.
If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer position, we invite you to reach out to us by the end of February. We would be delighted to discuss this exciting opportunity with you and share further insights about our Division.
Your contacts:
Lisa Sansom- President Elect – lisa.sansom@gmail.com
Nathalie Grand – Head of Communications – nathalie@nathaliegrand.com
