We’re building a movement to help more people in the 757 understand and use AI and no-code tools — and we can’t do it without your help.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Event support – Greet guests, manage sign-ins, distribute materials, or assist with setup/teardown
Tech mentors – Float during workshops to help attendees troubleshoot or understand tools
Speakers & workshop leads – Share your experience with tools like ChatGPT, Bubble, Make, Canva, v0, and others. Whether you’ve been using them for months or years, your insights are valuable.
Content creators – Help with social media, blog posts, photos, or recaps
Behind-the-scenes support – Outreach to local orgs, research, light project management, or documentation
Whether you can show up once or stick with us long-term, there’s a place for you here.
When you volunteer with us, you’re not just giving back — you’re growing too.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
Real-world experience – Learn and work alongside others in the AI and no-code space
Mentorship & networking – Meet local founders, technologists, creatives, and community leaders
Credibility & recognition – We’re publicly listed on LinkedIn, and you can proudly add your volunteer experience with us to your profile. It’s a great way to show initiative in the AI/no-code movement and build local visibility.
Early access – Get first dibs on workshops, speaking opportunities, and special projects
Community – Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking crew that’s working to make tech more accessible
We meet across the 757 – From Norfolk to Newport News, Virginia Beach to Portsmouth, we host events all over the region and encourage folks from every part of Hampton Roads to get involved
Time commitment – We ask that members comit to dedicating a certain number of hour per week or month (virtually or in-person) to keep things running smoothly and advancing the mission
Chapter leads: 5 hours per week
General volunteers: Up to 10 hours per month
Communication – We ask that chapter contributors be willing to join and collaborate with our team on Slack on a regular basis and within realistic time frames. Also, to further our local chapter's recognition, we encourage chapter members to celebrate our efforts and share our posts on social media platforms.
Accessibility matters – We work to make our events inclusive and accommodating
Age requirement – Volunteer roles are 18+
Reach out to Erin Marie, our Director of Operations, via email - erin@aicollective.com.
We look forward to talking with you!