With 63 chapters, 390 groups and hundreds of issue committees and activity sections, there are a wide variety of leadership roles open to you, depending on your interests and skills.

There are two types of leadership positions—elected and appointed. Within chapters and groups, the core positions that make up the executive committee are elected by the members. The executive committee, in turn, appoints other leaders to positions such as issue committee chairs. In chapters and groups with activity sections, such as Sierra Singles or skiing sections, there are many more leadership opportunities.

The Sierra Club depends on effective leaders to inspire and motivate volunteers, members and citizens. An effective leader:

• guides the chapter, group, or committee to choose which goals to focus on.
• facilitates inclusive decision-making and builds communication and collaboration between the different levels of the Club.
• plans a range of opportunities for people to participate in Club activities.
• guides the Club in reaching out to communicate the ideas and visions of the Club.

Sierra Club leaders are ordinary people who do extraordinary work.

Want to become one?

Contact your local chapter.