Engaging, enlightening, and energizing
The Next Gen of FM
Volunteers
Volunteering is engaging, addictive & fun
As a volunteer for the worlds first and most successful high school FM career springboard, you’re
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lighting up our next generation of facility management professionals
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fixing a huge, ongoing staffing problem
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reducing our carbon footprint (buildings use 40% of world energy)
Are you on fire about our next generation? This is where the action happens, with long-lasting effects.
Facilithon Judge
Using rubric, reviews live student presentation and scores. Online or In-Person!
Commitment
Judges’ training: 1-2 hrs. State event judging: 4-8 hrs. Regional or District judging: 4-8 hrs
Booth Volunteer
Talk about the Facilithon and facility management to students and their instructors.
Commitment
Booth training: 1-2 hrs.
State event participation: 3-6 hrs.
Regional or District participation: 3-6 hrs.
State Co-Champion
Event coordination, State Director liaising, and multi-association volunteer scheduling
Commitment
Attend regular monthly meetings: 1-2 hrs. Coordinate volunteers: 2-3 hrs. Run the State Competition: 8-10 hrs. Fall Activities: Variable by State
Regional Coordinator
Support multiple states with mentorship and liaison.
Commitment
Attend regular monthly meetings: 1-2 hrs. Champion/recruitment support: 2-3 hrs. Volunteer at State Competition: 4-8 hrs.
Social Media Committee
Sharing our message via social media channels.
Commitment
1-2 hours per month
Post Facilithon-oriented events
Need a bigger role? Make a difference with our national team.
Development Director
Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the ongoing financial health of the organization.
Commitment
Develop annual plan: 20+ hrs. Foster relationships with grantors: 5 hrs/mo. Guides fundraising and grants committees: 8 hrs/mo
Fundraising
Research, identify, and maintain donors. Train volunteer members on the ask.
Commitment
Monthly research: 1-2 hrs. Monthly maintenance of donor list: 2 hrs. Working with Volunteer Trainer to develop programming. 4-6 hrs.
Grants Committee
Research, identify, recommend and develop abstracts for potential grants.
Your Commitment
Monthly grant site checking: 1-2 hrs.
Recommendations: 1-2 hrs./Mo.
Graphing data needed: 1-2 hrs./Mo.
Volunteer Recruitment Team
Strong connections and networks in multiple states. Help build our teams of volunteers.
Commitment
4-6 hours per month
Training Development
Build and maintain a set of training materials to onboard our volunteers and refine their skills in various roles.
Commitment
2-4 hours per month
Monthly training sessions
Answering volunteer questions
Develop initial training content: 20+ hrs.
Annual review of content: 8 hrs.
Annual updates/changes needed: 8 hrs.
How do I volunteer?
Let’s activate your passion for our Next Gen of FM! Connect with us with our volunteer form below or simply call our national team at (612) 426-7227 and just say “volunteer”. We’ll reach out to you with upcoming opportunities. The Facilithon affords volunteering opportunities to anyone with aptitude, connections and desire to serve. Whether as a local champion or national change-maker, FM Pipeline Team exists to be the Nexus of our #NextGenOfFM, the hub of all worthy next-gen activity.
Since going online in 2020, we’ve engaged volunteers from around the world. The Facilithon operates in several states with more joining each year. We partner with professional associations, industry and educators to staff local, district, regional and state Facilithon events, while creating the content needed to better serve each group’s needs.
Opportunities include local and national pipeline work, an excellent bookend for those of retirement age, a super outlet for those growing in the workforce and an excellent springboard for young professionals to lead early in their game and make an impact on their professional futures. Regardless of who you are, The FM Pipeline team and Facilithon programs would love to ignite your passion.