Volunteer with SFRM
San Francisco Regional Mensa thrives because of the time, talent, and energy of its dedicated volunteers. Whether you’re passionate about organizing events, fostering connections, or supporting the behind-the-scenes operations, there’s a place for you. Volunteering with us is not only a chance to give back to the Mensa community but also an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, develop new skills, and have fun along the way. Join us in shaping an engaging, inclusive, and vibrant community for all members!
Volunteer opportunities are available to SFRM members only.
Positions Available
Explore the available positions below and discover how you can contribute to the San Francisco Regional Mensa community. If you’re interested in any of the following, contact .
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Archivist – Keeps official SFRM records safe for future generations of Mensa members.
Area Coordinators (AC) – The ACs’ job is to help the LocSec in this large geographic group of ours, to generate activities in their areas, and to answer members’ questions. The areas are North Bay, San Francisco, Peninsula, East Bay (Bayside), East Bay (Inland), South Bay, and Santa Cruz
Testing Coordinator – Organizes the monthly testing sessions and schedules the proctors, the people who administer the Mensa-approved entrance test to prospective members.
RG Registrar – Manages event check-ins, processes payments, creates name badges, and serves as the primary information point for participants.
RG Chair – The RG Chairperson plans and oversees our annual Regional Gathering. We’ve been putting on a great party—“Brilliance by the Bay”—for some years now.
NEWSLETTER STAFF
Business Manager – Deals with the U.S. Post Office monthly to get the newsletters out. Member contact if the Intelligencer is missing or mangled.
OTHER POSITIONS
Proctors – American Mensa-certified Mensans who administer standard entrance tests to prospective members at the local level.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS FOR GIFTED YOUTH
GY Content Writers – creates engaging online articles tailored for GYs and Mensa members. Helps the webmaster who is also SFRM’s GYC! Please submit a writing sample to . (Open to all ages)
GY Teen Webmaster – Helps the webmaster with various tasks. (Age 14-17)
GY Interns – Support the GY program by shadowing someone in SFRM leadership. (Age 14-17)
RG 2026 VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the backbone of a successful Regional Gathering. While each chair has specific responsibilities, having a strong volunteer team makes every role more manageable and enjoyable. From setting up rooms and managing check-in to refilling snacks or guiding attendees, volunteers handle the hands-on details that allow chairs to focus on planning and problem-solving.
Simply put, more volunteers mean less stress—and a better event for everyone.
Assistant RG Chair – (before and on-site) – assists the RG chair with different projects and tasks.
Hotel Liaison – (before and on-site) – One of the pivotal roles in ensuring the success of the RG is the Hotel Liaison. You will be the primary point of contact between the RG planning committee and the hotel staff, ensuring optimal coordination and communication.
Hospitality Chair – (before and on-site) – Coordinates and manages the hospitality suite. With the help of the Hospitality group, creating a welcoming space for attendees to relax, snack, and connect. Responsibilities include planning, organizing food and beverage supplies, supervising setup and cleanup, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and overseeing hospitality volunteers. The Chair ensures the suite is stocked, inviting, and accessible throughout the event.
Assistant Hospitality Chair – (before and on-site) – assists the Hospitality Chair with different projects and tasks.
Hospitality Group – (on-site) – Helps the hospitality chair coordinate and manage the hospitality suite. Create a welcoming space for attendees to relax, snack, and connect. Responsibilities include organize food and beverage supplies, setup and cleanup, maintain cleanliness and safety standards. Shifts are 4 hours.
Program Chair – (before and after) – Curates, schedules, and coordinates all sessions, speakers, and activities for the RG. This includes soliciting proposals, communicating with presenters, and building a balanced schedule,
Program Group – (before and after) – Helps program chair contact speakers and activity hosts, Help put together a balanced program. Send thank you emails after the RG.
Speaker Coordinator – (on-site) – ensures that all outside speakers have a greet welcoming them, answer any questions and need the speaker may have. You’ll need to know who to contact for what.
Speaker Greeters – (on-site) – greets outside speakers and take them to their speaker rooms. After they are settled, you are good to go — or stay and enjoy the talk.
Volunteer Chair – (before and on-site) – contact point for the RG volunteers that volunteering at on-site.
Registrar Volunteer group – (on-site) – sits at the registration table Friday afternoon and early evening and Saturday morning and until early afternoon. Shifts are 4 hours.