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BNHRA Volunteer
Get Involved
Volunteer with BNHRA
BNHRA is governed entirely by volunteers. The chapter runs thanks to the people within it. If you're ready to lead, here's how.
Why Volunteer
You get more out of it than you put in.
Volunteering with BNHRA is a professional development opportunity across the region.
Network That Works
Direct exposure to HR professionals and companies across WNY, learning how other organizations handle policies, procedures, and HR situations you're facing too.
Credentials & Recognition
Board and committee positions belong on your resume. Employers recognize the leadership experience, and the programs you build support recertification affiliation and experential credits.
Real Leadership Skills
Meeting facilitation, public speaking, goal-setting through consensus, working with a cross-functional volunteer team. It's all part of the experience.
Best Practices Access
Legislation updates, emerging HR practice, peer solutions to hard problems: volunteering puts you closer to the information.
Now Recruiting
Open Board Positions
Three seats are open on the BNHRA Board of Directors. Two-year terms beginning at the September legal update. BNHRA membership required for all positions.
We're looking for an SHRM-certified BNHRA member to join the Board as Certification Director. In this role, you'll champion credentialing — encouraging members to pursue and maintain their SHRM-CP/SCP and PHR/SPHR credentials through communications, study group support, and certification resources.
Responsibilities
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Promote certification benefits through meetings, the newsletter, and the chapter website
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Share prep options, study resources, and recertification updates with members
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Apply for HRCI and SHRM pre-approval credits for monthly BNHRA meetings
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Attend all monthly membership and Board of Directors meetings
Requirements
• BNHRA member in good standing • SHRM membership highly desirable • Active SHRM certification required • Two-year term
We're looking for a BNHRA member passionate about developing the next generation of HR professionals. As College Relations Director, you'll serve as the bridge between BNHRA and local college SHRM chapters — connecting students with mentorship, internships, scholarships, and real-world HR experience.
Responsibilities
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Administer the chapter scholarship program — promotion, evaluation, and recipient recommendations
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Oversee the internship program and connect students with local HR professionals
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Visit classrooms and support job fairs, mock interviews, and resume workshops at partner colleges
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Serve as point person for the HR Young Professionals group
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Maintain ongoing relationships with faculty and college advisors each semester
As a member of BNHRA's Executive Committee, the Secretary keeps the Board running smoothly. You'll own meeting logistics from start to finish — coordinating agendas, taking minutes, and keeping all board members informed and on track each month.
Responsibilities
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Send meeting reminders, track RSVPs, and secure locations for all board meetings
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Build agendas from board member submissions and prepare Outlook invitations
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Take and distribute meeting minutes to the full Board monthly
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Communicate updates and changes in collaboration with the President and Treasurer
Requirements
• BNHRA member in good standing • Two consecutive two-year terms
Ready to apply?
Complete the online application or reach out directly to BNHRA President with questions.
Not ready for a board seat? Committees and the mentorship program are great starting points.
BNHRA Committees
Committees are where a lot of the chapter's day-to-day work happens — programming, outreach, communications, and more. Whether you want to build your resume, expand your network, or give back to the profession, there's a committee role that fits.
