GALA Opens 2027 Call for Volunteers

GALA Opens 2027 Call for Volunteers

GALA members can apply through 22 November to help lead special interest groups, share their expertise, and shape GALA's research and programs.

9 November 2026 – The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) today opened its Call for Volunteers for 2027. GALA members can apply until 22 November 2026.

GALA is looking for SIG moderators, content contributors, and members to join task forces and focus groups. Volunteers at every career stage are welcome, although some roles call for experience in a specific area.

SIG moderators will lead GALA's special interest groups for 2027 in teams of three to five. The lineup includes two new groups. Language Business Leaders is for executives who run language service companies, and Global Experience will launch once it has a strong moderation team. Content contributors share their expertise through articles, webinars, and GALA Academy. Task forces help develop GALA's industry research, while focus groups give input on member programs.

Volunteering is a win-win. Volunteers gain visibility in the industry, grow their professional networks, and build leadership skills by working with colleagues across time zones, languages, and cultures. GALA, in turn, gains support for important member programs and access to expertise from across the industry.

“Volunteering is a great opportunity for members wishing to deepen their engagement and grow their skills, and we couldn't deliver our member programs without them,” said Allison Ferch, Executive Director of GALA. “Our SIG meetings, research, and webinars all depend on people who are willing to share what they know. Volunteering is also one of the best ways to grow your career and meet people across our industry.”

GALA will contact every applicant by the end of November, and new volunteers will start their roles in January 2027. Role descriptions, time commitments, and eligibility details are available on the GALA volunteer page.