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Get Involved: CALL FOR AMBASSADORS

Take advantage of the opportunity to make a difference in the Michigan library community. Develop your leadership skills and grow your professional network by volunteering to serve on a committee or work group. The 2025-2026 Call for Ambassadors is open from Tuesday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Save the date for the virtual 2025 MLA Ambassador Orientation on Wednesday, June 11 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

All MLA members are eligible to participate. Nonmembers interested in volunteering are welcome to join MLA by filling out the online membership application or by contacting us at (517) 394-2774 or [email protected].

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2025 - 2026 Ambassador Opportunities

Standing Committees

Standing committees are typically one to two-year term ambassador opportunities that require a high level of commitment by their respective members.

• Advocacy and Legislative Committee (pdf)
• Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (pdf)

Workgroups

Workgroups are task-oriented, project-based opportunities that focus on a specific outcome and are closely aligned with ambassador skill sets and interests. The time commitment for workgroups is a one or two-year term, July through June. The functional working time will vary by group. Click the links below to view details about these volunteer opportunities.

• Conferences and Events Workgroups
• Annual Conference
• Spring Institute for Youth Services
• Michigan Library Advocacy Day
• Awards Workgroups
• Mitten Award
• Young Person (YouPer) Award
• Thumbs Up! Award
• Michigan Library Awards

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Learn More

Check out the recording of our April 2023 MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Getting Involved with MLA to learn more about getting involved with your state association and hear from MLA Ambassadors representing some of the various committees and workgroups about their experience as a volunteer.