Make a difference. Volunteer.

Apply to Volunteer today. Individuals like you – working together -- can make that happen. Join other passionate volunteers:

• Raise your company’s profile and sphere of influence with industry leaders
• Extend your sense of purpose to a global cause
• Be part of something larger than yourself Learn new skills—and share your expertise
• Help advance essential industry interests, including food safety, supply chain efficiencies, floral and talent management
• Strengthen our industry: it’s all about growth and success
  
  

Ready to make a difference?
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PMA Committees

• Membership Committee
  Helps build a stronger PMA community by engaging current members, attracting new members to the community, providing critical insights, and advocating on PMA’s behalf. In return, Membership Committee volunteers are handsomely rewarded and recognized for their support.
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• Floral Council
  Provides input and guidance to help deliver year-round value to floral members while strengthening existing relationships and recruiting new members.
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• Fresh Summit Committee
  Provides strategic, tactical and promotional guidance/support to ensure that Fresh Summit continues to meet the evolving needs of the fresh produce and floral community.
  Volunteer requirement: Must have attended and/or exhibited at Fresh Summit at least once or be currently registered to exhibit for the first time.
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• Foodservice Conference Committee
  Provides strategic, tactical and promotional guidance/support to the Foodservice Conference and its objectives to increase produce sales within the foodservice sector.
  Volunteer requirement: Must have attended Foodservice at least once.
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• Demand Creation – Marketing Volunteer Opportunities
  We continue to build out the Demand Creation – Marketing Volunteer Pool. From reviewing/updating member resources to making videos to serving on task forces and committees, we will have opportunities for members interested in marketing at any level to help grow demand. Please fill out a form and jump in the pool! In the meantime, check out our resources, and join our Fresh Ideas discussion group on Linked In.
• Science & Technology Committee
  Works with PMA staff on one of three subgroups to develop strategies addressing critical issues in science and technology that may affect the global produce industry.
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• Product Identification Committee
  Facilitates the development and use of global product identification standards for use within the produce industry. This includes PLU codes, generic and company specific UPCs, and DataBar.
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• Budget & Finance Committee
  Ensures PMA and Center for Growing Talent are in good fiscal health, and the Board of Directors' policies and strategic priorities are reflected in the annual budgets.
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• Brazil Country Council
  Works to advance PMA and Center for Growing Talent in Brazil. Actively promotes programs including Fresh Connections: Brazil. Helps to identify local member value needs, strengthen existing member relationships and recruit new members.
  Volunteer requirement: Should reside and work in Brazil.
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• Chile Country Council
  Works to advance PMA and Center for Growing Talent in Chile. Actively promotes programs in Chile, helps to identify local member value needs, strengthen existing member relationships and recruit new members.
  Volunteer requirement: Should reside and work in Chile.
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• Mexico Country Council
  Works to advance PMA and Center for Growing Talent in Mexico. Actively promotes programs including Fresh Connections: Mexico. Helps to identify local member value needs, strengthen existing member relationships and recruit new members.
  Volunteer requirement: Should reside and work in Mexico.
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• South Africa Country Council
  Works to advance PMA and Center for Growing Talent in South Africa and the southern Africa region. Actively promotes programs including Fresh Connections: Southern Africa. Helps to identify local member value needs, strengthen existing member relationships and recruit new members.
  Volunteer requirement: Should reside and work in South Africa.
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• Global Development Committee (GDC)
  Fosters global business connections and intelligence for current and future PMA members while supporting PMA’s global growth strategy.
  Volunteer requirement: Able to participate in two in-person meetings each year (Meeting 1 at PMA Fresh Summit; Meeting 2 typically outside the U.S.)
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The Center for Growing Talent Committees

• Fundraising Committee
  Our Fundraising Committee is vital in our efforts to raise charitable dollars that fund innovative and exciting talent solutions now and into the future.
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• Talent Development Steering Committee
  Our Talent Development Steering Committee guides the development and implementation of programs designed to attract, develop and retain talent for the global produce and floral industry.
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• WFP Steering Committee
  The Women’s Fresh Perspectives (WFP) Advisory Committee provides input and guidance to the Women’s Fresh Perspectives portfolio of programs, including: WFP Leadership Breakfast at PMA Fresh Summit, WFP Reception at PMA Foodservice Conference, and WFP Conference.
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• Advisory Groups and Task Forces
  Our advisory groups and task forces provide critical oversight and share best practices for our leadership development programs and fundraising events.
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• Career Ambassadors
  Serving as mentors to university students at industry events, our Career Pathways participants benefit from their experiences and passion for the industry.
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Note: Costs associated with volunteering are the sole responsibility of the volunteer member.