Volunteer Opportunities

Each task force, committee and council are aligned with an objective to support the long-term strategic plan for HFTP. These groups provide guidance and leadership to the association to ensure HFTP remains at the top of its league. View the directory of councils and committees here.

HFTP volunteer applications will be reviewed and used to match volunteers with groups that best service their interests, abilities, time and availability.

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Are you interested in joining the HFTP Global Board of Directors and Executive Committee? Read the HFTP Bylaws to determine your eligibility and get more information regarding the composition and power of the Board.

Applications are now available for the Board of Directors 2024-2027 term and the Officer Secretary position. Click here to apply for the Board. The deadline to submit your application is May 1, 2024.

For the Executive Committee application, the HFTP Global Board of Directors position description and requirements, or if you have questions regarding the application or interview process, please email Millicent Athanos, HFTP Staff Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, at [email protected].

Get involved with HFTP at the local level! HFTP chapters offer several opportunities for involvement and leadership. Hold a chapter officer position, join a committee, recruit new members, speak at a chapter meeting, help plan an upcoming event, participate in a scholarship drive and much more.

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You must be an active member of a local HFTP chapter in order to volunteer. Not a member? Join HFTP and select your chapter affiliation in the membership application. Questions? Email the Chapter Relations Team at [email protected].

This program provides students currently working towards their higher degrees in the hospitality industry the opportunity to volunteer behind the scenes at the North American Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC). As a volunteer you will have unique access to an unforgettable experience at the world's largest and oldest hospitality technology conference. You must be an HFTP member and belong to an HFTP student chapter to participate.

For more information, contact HFTP Membership Director Brittany Brewster at [email protected].

The Certification Advisory Program is a program designed to assist CHAE and CHTP certification applicants in achieving their HFTP certification designation. HFTP is currently looking for experienced HFTP designee advisors to become mentors who will help and support candidates in one-to-one interactions, as a supplemental review option for the certification exams.

What is involved in being a CAP advisor?

Advisors must be an HFTP member and also an ACTIVE designee (CHAE or CHTP) status.
One year commitment, cannot serve consecutive years
One candidate per six month period (unless additional candidates are approved by Advisory Council)
Monthly commitment will be a minimum of two hours (via conference call, email and/or face-to-face meet-up if possible)
Approved CAP advisors earn CPE points

How can I apply to be an Advisor?

To be considered as a CAP advisor, applicants must submit the program application.
Once the advisor application is submitted, there is an approval process in which applicants will be notified after review.
Advisors will be provided tools and resources to assist in their training before being matched with a candidate.

If you are interested in being considered for an advisor, please submit the CAP application today.

If you have questions regarding the Certification Advisory Program, please contact HFTP Director of Career Development Robin Bogdon at [email protected].