Volunteer Opportunities

NEAR COMMITTEES

One of the most valuable benefits of NEAR membership is the opportunity to participate on one or more of our committees! Serving on a NEAR committee furthers your professional development by providing leadership experience, expanding your professional network, and strengthening your ties within the local industry. What's more, committee members are directly involved in identifying new opportunities, guiding projects, and offering expertise, so you will have a direct hand in helping us better serve you and our members, achieve goals, and advance our mission. NEAR members are encouraged to complete the Committee Preference Form for consideration.

Note: Committees do not set policy or make policy decisions, but instead make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

COMMITTEE PREFERENCE FORM

Community Service

(REALTORS® & Affiliates)
Plans and implements Community Service projects such as drives for food pantries and holiday toys for local students, as well as projects with local schools, donations to local charitable groups, etc.

Fair Housing

(REALTORS® & Affiliates)
Implements NEAR Fair Housing initiatives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our leadership, membership, and consumers' access to homeownership.

Finance

(REALTORS® Only)
Oversees fiscal matters at NEAR, including recommending fiscal policy, monitoring fiscal condition, and overseeing development of the Annual Budget for recommendation to the Board of Directors.

Member Engagement

(REALTORS® & Affiliates)
New for 2026, the NEAR Member Engagement Committee supports a stronger member experience by serving as a resource for staff and leadership on engagement, education, and event-related initiatives as needed. The committee helps amplify NEAR programs and benefits, ensures members are aware of available resources, and assists in connecting members to opportunities that support their growth and success.

REALTOR® Party / Advocacy

(REALTORS® & Affiliates)
Plans political involvement events including the legislative meet and greet and works to achieve maximum member participation at statewide REALTOR® Day on Beacon Hill. The committee supports homeownership and protects property rights by highlighting important Government Affairs information for members and encourages member investments for RPAC (the REALTORS® Political Action Committee), PAF (the NAR Political Advocacy Fund) and MRECA (Massachusetts Real Estate Community Alliance).

Young Professionals

(REALTORS® & Affiliates)
Works to build participation in NEAR activities by REALTORS® and Affiliates who are new to the real estate industry or to their roles in it. Supports other NEAR Committee efforts including community service projects and events/programs. Develops/hosts networking and education events for new, young, and “young at heart” members.