At CLARB, volunteers are the driving force behind our success. By sharing your time, skills and insights, you help shape the future of landscape architecture regulation while gaining valuable leadership experience and expanding your professional network.
You belong with CLARB
Volunteering with CLARB not only strengthens our community but also offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether you’re interested in a leadership role, serving on a committee or contributing to special projects, there are many ways to get involved.
Each opportunity has its own qualifications, responsibilities and time commitments. Explore the many ways you can make a difference and find the role that’s right for you.
Our inclusive community
We are committed to building a diverse leadership team — one that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, geographic regions and experiences.
Expanding access and equity
Licensure protects public health, safety and welfare, but the process shouldn’t create unnecessary barriers. We continuously work to streamlines policies and processes to make licensure more efficient, equitable and defensible — without compromising public protection.
Setting strategic direction
Board of Directors
Elected and appointed members help set the direction of the organization and impact the future of regulation.
Nominations open in September 2025 for terms that begin October 1, 2026.
Identifying top leadership talent
Leadership Advisory Council
Elected members ensure that CLARB has the most effective, qualified individuals to lead the organization toward its goals.
Nominations open in September 2025 for terms that begin October 1, 2026.
Developing the L.A.R.E.
Exam Committee
Appointed members help develop fair, comprehensive exams that reflect the breadth of landscape architecture practice.
Applications open mid-2026 for terms that begin October 1, 2026.
Guiding the success of CLARB
MBE Committee
Appointed members provide board executive input to the organization's goals, strategy and scope of work.
Providing diverse perspectives and experience
Work groups
Volunteers can provide input to specific strategic initiatives. These opportunities are typically short-term and do not require the time commitment as other committees do.
Recruitment will vary as needed depending on initiative.
Upholding standards in professional development
LA CES committees
Appointed volunteers represent CLARB and help maintain standards for evaluating professional development and continuing education programs.
Recruitment occurs in the fall.
Contributing expertise on licensure and regulation
LAAB Representative
Represent CLARB as a member of the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) which develops and promulgates the accreditation standards, rules and procedures for conducting the accreditation process for eligible programs in the United States and its territories.
Recruitment occurs in the fall.
Featured volunteer resources
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Volunteer expectations
Discover what it means to be a CLARB volunteer and how we support you in making a meaningful impact.
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“Volunteer Leadership Competencies”
How CLARB’s core values are used as competencies for selection for our volunteers, staff and partners.
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“Why Volunteer with CLARB?”
Not sure what to expect from volunteering your time? Hear from recent volunteers what they’ve gained from volunteering with CLARB.
Start your volunteer journey
Ready to join a passionate group of professionals dedicated to advancing the field and supporting the next generation of landscape architects?
“Volunteering with CLARB has given me the opportunity to contribute to the landscape architecture community in a meaningful and impactful way. I've met amazing people from all over North America, have created lifelong friendships, and have learned a tremendous amount along the way.”
Mark Taylor
Leadership Advisory Council and former Exam Committee volunteer
"My primary goal for volunteering on the Exam Committee was a desire to see the L.A.R.E. evolve in step with our profession. What I didn't realize was how much I would learn and grow in the process."
Carrie Rybczynski
Former Exam Committee member
"I volunteered because I believe in mentorship, growing the profession, engagement across disciplines, and the importance of giving back to a field that has given our communities so much."
Edward Kinney
Former LAC member and current director-at-large