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volunteer groups

ISPA offers a variety of volunteer opportunities which provide impactful avenues for members to get further engaged with ISPA and build new connections.

Immediate Ways to Get Involved

• Connect with ISPA on social media (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn)
• Participate in the monthly Snapshot Surveys
• Attend/view virtual Town Halls 
• Share member press releases with ISPA
• Contribute to Pulse Magazine (see below)
• Connect with ISPA on social media
• Attend the annual ISPA Conference
• Participate in the annual ISPA Foundation Auctions
• Contribute data from your organization to the annual ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study (conducted by PwC) 

Pulse Magazine Contributor

Pulse Magazine serves as the official publication of the International SPA Association. Each issue is filled with innovative ideas, tips and relevant takeaways shared by the ISPA member community. The team is always seeking sources, media leads and guest contributors for Pulse magazine. Please contact [email protected] to get started.

ISPA Ambassadors

ISPA Ambassadors play a vital role in enhancing the ISPA member experience. Through consistent engagement, they offer valuable insights that help shape new resources and initiatives. This involves participating in discussions, sharing feedback through surveys, assisting with tasks onsite at the annual ISPA Conference, serving as a source for Pulse magazine and helping identify future research topics.

Members interested in serving should:

• Be a current member of ISPA.
• Have an ISPA tenure of at least two years.
• Have attended at least one ISPA Conference.
• A willingness to volunteer approximately 1-2 hours each month to assist with tasks.

If you have an interest in volunteering, please click here and complete the survey to express your interest.  You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions.   

Industry Collaboration Group

The Industry Collaboration Group is a dynamic collective of respected corporate spa headquarters leaders from across the spa industry who convene regularly to exchange insights and share organizational perspectives. This group serves as a vital sounding board for the ISPA Team, offering timely, real-world feedback that helps shape initiatives, address emerging challenges, and identify opportunities within the industry.

If you have any questions about the Industry Collaboration Group please, please contact [email protected]. 

Resource Partner Task Force

The ISPA Resource Partner Task Force is a committee of exhibitors who collaborate to share insights and provide feedback to consistently improve and evolve the Expo floor at the ISPA Conference. As a member of the Resource Partner Task Force, you contribute to what we are able to accomplish at future events through monthly collaboration calls.

Members interested in serving should:

• Be a current member of ISPA.
• Have an ISPA tenure of at least two years.
• Have attended at least one ISPA Conference.
• A willingness to volunteer approximately 1-2 hours each month to assist with tasks.
• Members are invited to join this volunteer group.

If you have any questions about the Resource Partner Task Force, please contact [email protected]. 

ISPA Board Service

The ISPA Board is fully engaged in the leadership of the organization.  The board defines the association’s strategic vision to ensure ISPA continues to grow and remain relevant to members. To fulfill this important task, board members must be fully engaged and committed to the association.  Although the board does not focus attention on the details of the daily operations of ISPA, it does provide guidance and goals for the team. In order for these strategies to be fulfilled, the board must be prepared to make decisions and provide feedback when approached by the team with questions and requests. 

Director’s Responsibilities;

• Meetings: The board decides the number of in-person meetings during the budget process each year. In a typical year, the board meets in person three times a year, in addition to the annual ISPA Conference.  Attendance is required during each meeting; one missed meeting is considered a resignation from the board. In addition to the ISPA Conference, 2026 in-person board meetings will take place on January 21, June 24 and November 4-5.
• Financial: Directors are fully responsible for the financial commitment to travel and attend in-person meetings and can anticipate spending an average of $1,500 USD out of pocket to attend each in-person meeting. Conference travel expenses are in addition to the in-person meetings.
• Monthly check-in: Several hours are required each week to review ISPA business, communications, and board information in addition to monthly board connects.
• ISPA Foundation: Support the ISPA Foundation and its initiatives through fundraising, donations and participation in ISPA’s Auctions.
• Overall: Being available as/when needed while working a full-time position.

Eligibility for Board Service

• Be a current, primary member of ISPA in compliance with the ISPA Bylaws (article VI, section 2). 
• Have an ISPA membership tenure of at least two years.
• Have attended at least one ISPA Conference.
• Be willing to volunteer approximately 1-2 hours each month to assist with tasks outlined above.

The Expression of Candidacy is currently closed and will reopen on September 22, 2025.  Please stay tuned for an announcement from ISPA.  In the meantime you can learn more about the ISPA Board Expression of Candidacy process here.

ISPA Collaborative on Higher Education (CoHE)

The ISPA Collaborative on Higher Education (CoHE) is a group of leading experts in university recreation and wellness throughout North America who serve to:

• Provide expertise and insight in areas of industry trends, program development, marketing and membership initiatives  overcoming potential barriers
• Create allies in brand management and growth
• Advise on business development opportunities
• Drive innovation and best practices for the industry
• Serve as educators and ambassadors for ISPA and the industry as a whole