Agile Alliance is seeking dedicated lead volunteers and backup hosts for our 2025 monthly online programs, offering an opportunity to connect, engage, and inspire.
This is a unique, year-long volunteer opportunity for active members to enhance their skills, gain visibility, and contribute to the success of Agile Alliance’s virtual events. Read on for all the details, including how to apply by Friday, November 29th!
We’re seeking lead volunteers and a backup person to host one of our monthly online programs in 2025.
- Agile Online – 6 per year
- Agile Tech Talks – 6 per year
- BYOC: Lean Coffee – 6 per year
Event Details
- Agile Tech Talks
- Occur every 2nd Wednesday of every other month
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time
- Agile Online
- Occur every 2nd Wednesday of every other month
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time
- BYOC
- Occurs every other month on the fourth Wednesday
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time
- Audience Size: Varies from 20 to 200 participants, depending on the topic
Host Responsibilities
- Provide a welcoming atmosphere for attendees entering the Zoom room
- Deliver an official welcome on behalf of Agile Alliance and any necessary announcements
- Introduce the speaker or activity
- Use branded background images that promote any related sponsors (materials will be supplied)
- Effectively manage and control the presentation time
- Zoom Proficiency:
- Play and manage background music
- Create and manage breakout rooms as needed
- Facilitate incoming questions in the chat
- Engage the audience by asking Agile-related questions to the speaker
Why Volunteer as a Host
- Enhance your visibility in the Agile community
- Develop your hosting and facilitation skills
- Contribute to the success of Agile Alliance events
- Note: This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity
How to Apply
- Record a short video introduction of yourself using Zoom (no longer than 2 mins)
- Share why you want to participate in this community
- Explain how you will make a positive impact on Agile Alliance virtual event deliveries
- Submit the video link to us via email to [email protected]
Requirements
- You must be an active, paid member of Agile Alliance
- This is a year-long commitment, a total of 6 different 1.5-hour events, for one of the virtual deliveries listed above (Agile Tech Talks, Agile Online, or BYOC).
- Comfortable and proficient with Zoom features
- This is a non-paid volunteer position
Application Deadline
Please submit your video by Friday, November 29th.
We look forward to your application and appreciate your willingness to support the Agile community!
