USSD volunteers are lifeblood of this organization!
USSD relies on the dedication and commitment of our volunteer leaders to fulfil its Mission and Vision and achieve its strategic goals. USSD committees provide a structured and formal volunteer opportunity for members to not only help USSD achieve its strategic goals, but also have a positive impact on the dam and levee industry, both nationally and globally.
Committee members provide significant value to USSD by:
- Sharing their technical expertise
- Providing insight on industry needs
- Providing a pipeline of potential future leaders
- Free workforce to do the work of the Society
USSD delivers value to committee members by providing:
- Forums to engage with their colleagues
- Opportunities build industry connections
- Activities that help develop professional skills
- Opportunity to be involved in finding solutions to industry problems
An individual's decision to volunteer is impacted by multiple factors (e.g., support from employer, availability, professional and personal goals). This page is intended to provide information to help individuals determine what volunteer opportunities align with these factors. Additionally, there are tools and resources to support the individual and combined success of our committee members and leaders.
Please note access to some tools and resources may be limited based upon an individual's role.