Volunteer with the SCA
We run on coffee and volunteers.
The SCA was built by dedicated volunteers with a vision of an organization that promoted the values of specialty coffee and community. The contributions of SCA volunteers can be seen in the various leadership groups that support the mission of the association and in the thousands who give their time at SCA trade shows and community events every year.
Why volunteer?
Coffee professionals choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons, but one common thread runs throughout: their love of specialty coffee. When you volunteer with the SCA, you’re among friends. Many volunteers reference life-long friendships founded on shared volunteer experiences— others note how it launched their career in coffee.
SCA volunteers tell us they donate their time for many reasons, among them:
Supporting and giving back to the specialty coffee community
Promoting and effecting change in the industry
Networking and meeting new people
Acquiring knowledge and learning new skills
Ways to Volunteer
Every year, the SCA hosts dozens of events around the world at which more than 2000 volunteers contribute thousands of hours in various capacities. Additionally, we have more than 50 leadership volunteers who fill positions on the Board of Directors, Advisory Councils, and Working Groups.
Your time, knowledge, and skills are valuable to the specialty coffee community. By volunteering your time with the SCA, you contribute your talents to the coffee community while earning valuable professional experience. There are many ways to volunteer your time and skills supporting the core values, mission and purpose of the SCA.
Registration Information
There are many upcoming opportunities to volunteer at SCA events. Craft memorable experiences, hone your skills and grow your world wide specialty coffee community by volunteering. Registrations open on a rolling basis for global events.
2025 Specialty Coffee Expo Houston: Volunteer registration open now!
Most volunteer roles are currently filled, but there may be changes and cancellations. Please check back on a regular basis to see which roles are still available.
World Brewers Cup 2025 Jakarta: Volunteer registration open now!
World of Coffee Geneva 2025: Volunteer registration open now!
World Barista Championship 2025 Milan: Volunteer registration open on Monday, June 9, 2025
General Volunteer Interest
Not sure where to start? That's ok! There are so many ways to get involved as a volunteer with the SCA and we're here to help you find the right opportunity for you. Get in touch with our team by submitting your details below.
Trade Shows and Other Events
Thousands of volunteers support the SCA's two annual trade shows, the Specialty Coffee Expo and World of Coffee, as well as the dozens of competitions and community events held around the world. Click below to find an upcoming volunteer opportunity.
Sign up for 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo Houston
We’re now accepting registration for shifts at the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston, Texas. Opportunities exist across the event itself and for the World Coffee Roasting Championship, which is coming to the US for the first time.
Get in Touch
Want to get involved with the SCA but not sure where to start? Send us a message below and we’ll be happy to help you find the right volunteer opportunity for you.