Volunteer
Why Volunteer with IFT?
Build Meaningful Connections
Develop relationships with peers, mentors, and industry leaders that can open doors throughout your career.
Gain Leadership Experience
Hands-on leadership experiences strengthen your skills and sets you apart professionally.
Shape the Future of Food
Contribute your expertise to advance the science of food and its application.
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
Member Resource Groups play a crucial role in this commitment. These groups are open to everyone, convening members who share an identity and their allies, to build community, address shared challenges and opportunities, and drive DEIB initiatives within IFT.
IFT Divisions are discipline-specific communities that bring together members who share common technical interests and areas of expertise within the science of food.
IFT Sections are local, member-led chapters that bring food system professionals together in your area. Sections host events, volunteer opportunities, educational sessions, and programs for career professionals and students.
Find Your Local Section
IFT Members can attend regional Section events at discounted rates and volunteer to build local connections.
Join an Interest Group
With 25 divisions and 4 resource groups to choose from, you will be joining a robust and engaged community of peers.
Attend IFT FIRST
IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, the leading food science and innovation expo, brings 15,500+ food professionals from 80+ countries together to shape the future of food—and we're doing it differently.
Become a Member Today
Get discounts on courses and IFT FIRST, make new connections through Member Connect, and access publications and journals with an IFT Membership.