Leadership Opportunities

NASW-MD Advisory Board

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There are plenty of great ways to get involved in your chapter!

  • Do you want to be a presenter for NASW-MD in 2026? APPLY TODAY 
  • Interested in joining one of our 17 Committees, Task forces, or Shared Interest Groups? Sign up today.
  • Interested in running for an NASW-MD board position in the future learn more!
  • Interested in becoming a conference or workshop moderator?Sign up today

NASW-MD Leadership Opportunities


NASW Maryland staff and board positions offer an opportunity to lead advocacy efforts, influence continuing education offerings, and support members, social work students and social workers in Maryland. You can gain valuable experience as you learn about association management, develop your leadership skills, and contribute to the profession. Assuming a leadership role within the Chapter puts you on the cutting edge of the profession. The NASW Board of Directors and staff are faced with making critical decisions regarding the future of social work in Maryland. This can be a rewarding step in your career. If you enjoy taking on responsibility and getting involved, apply for a position today!

Join our Committees


Join the heart of advocacy and progress in social work by becoming a Committee Co-Chair at the NASW Maryland chapter. Our committees embody the passion and commitment of social workers to advocate, educate, and propel the profession forward. Whether it's identifying leaders, championing children, youth, and families, or shaping legislative priorities, each committee plays a pivotal role in effecting change. We address critical needs with collective action! Seize the opportunity to make a difference in areas that matter most—join us and be part of the movement for positive change in NASW Maryland's social work landscape.

  • Committee on Aging
  • Children, Youth and Families Committee
  • Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC)
  • Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CNLI)
  • Delegate Assembly
  • Legislative Committee
  • Social Work Leadership Committee
  • Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE)
  • Private Practice Committee
  • Social Workers Unravelling Racism
  • Social Work in Schools (SWIS)
  • Student-Faculty Liaison Committee
  • Workforce Taskforce

Apply to be a Volunteer with NASW-MD


Join NASW Maryland as a Volunteer and Make a Difference!

NASW Maryland seeks dedicated volunteers to help with our dynamic in-person and virtual conferences. We have various roles, including session moderators, registration table assistants, and conference bag preparers. As a moderator, you'll gain invaluable experience and enjoy free registration and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the sessions you lead. Get involved with NASW Maryland and be a part of shaping the future of social work.

Apply now to join our dedicated team of volunteers!

Open Board Positions for 2026 - 2028


Interested in running for the NASW-MD board in 2026? Questions? membership.naswmd@socialworkers.org or the Board President, Philip Pratt at ppratt312@gmail.com.