Get Involved: USTA New England Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the heart of tennis in New England. By joining a committee, task force, or consulting group, you bring your unique passion, experience, and local voice to help us promote and grow the game across our communities. Whether you are looking to guide long-term strategy, drive local outreach, or offer expert guidance on key initiatives, there is a place for you to make a meaningful impact.

Why Get Involved

• Grow the game: Help shape the growth and influence of tennis across New England's communities.
• Make a difference: Create opportunities that change lives on and off the court, from young players to adults and people of all abilities.
• Connect with the tennis community: Meet passionate players, coaches, officials and leaders who share your love of the game.
• Build your skills: Develop leadership, strategy, communication and teamwork skills you can use in your career and community.
• Enjoy tennis perks: Get access to ticket lotteries and giveaways for tennis events.

Important Dates & Recruitment Timeframe

• Application Window: October 1, 2026 – November 8, 2026
• Review & Selection: November 9, 2026 – December 10, 2026
• Roster Announcements: December 14 – December 18, 2026
• Term Begins: January 2027 (following virtual onboarding)

(Applicants may select up to 3 role preferences)

Commitment & Group Structures

• Committees: Most committees operate on two-year terms, meeting virtually throughout the year with optional in-person strategy sessions at Section meetings.

• Task Forces: Time-bound and project-specific, task forces deliver defined technical output or deliverables over a focused period of up to two years.

• Consulting Groups: Advisory in nature, consulting groups provide subject-matter feedback and strategic insights on key initiatives as needed, without engaging in project execution or policy-setting.

• Advocacy Networks: Community-driven networks of grassroots champions who leverage local relationships to advance court infrastructure, school programs, and municipal partnerships as opportunities arise.

How Our Teams Work

(Click links below to view full role descriptions and expectations)

• Chair: Leads the team by guiding discussions, setting agendas, and keeping initiatives aligned with overall Section goals.

• Vice Chair: Assists the Chair in agenda setting and meeting facilitation, steps in to lead meetings in the Chair's absence, and helps track progress on committee deliverables.

• Member: Brings expertise and energy, actively participating in meetings and completing hands-on project tasks to drive real results.

• Board Member: Provides strategic alignment between the team and the Board of Directors, offering governance guidance and support.

• Staff Member: Partners with volunteer leaders to handle administration, logistics, and operational support.

Explore All Volunteer Opportunities

We have over a dozen active volunteer opportunities spanning governance, program management, special project task forces, and advisory networks. 

Discover Where You Fit Best

Click below to explore our full directory of committees, task forces, and advisory networks, read detailed role descriptions, and submit your application before the November 8 deadline.

• Board Direct Committees 

  • Investment

• Committees

  • Adapted Tennis | Central League Grievance | Coaches | Grievance | NTRP | USTA League | Youth Play

• Specialized Task Forces

  • Awards | DEI | Good Sport | Hall of Fame | National Selection | NextGen Transition

• Consulting Groups 

  • Facilities | Innovation | Officials

• Advocacy Networks

  • Tennis Venue Services Network | Schools

Explore Helpful Resources

• Volunteer Code of Conduct

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Safe Play Information