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Volunteer Opportunities

 


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Listed below is just a sample of some of the tasks and teams where we can use your help. In some cases, volunteers receive free admission to programs or other discounts and incentives.

Please feel free to contact our Volunteer Committee Chair, Joel Sinclair. Joel can be reached via email at volunteer@astdcascadia.org. He is available to discuss what opportunities would best fit your needs and how you can support the chapter. To help Joel, please complete the one-page Volunteer Interest Form.

Category Notes
Board We invite you to visit the Board Recruitment page for complete details.
Conference
  • Calling sponsors and exhibitors
  • Staffing information desk at conference

Learning Events

  • Select speakers
  • Obtain location
  • Provide information to HRCI coordinator (for obtaining recertification credit through SHRM for PHR professionals)
  • Assist Business Manager with any additional marketing avenues
  • Pick up and return registration materials from and to office (include large rolling luggage, membership display and, possibly, box of giveaways)
  • Greet guests at program
  • Hand out nametags at program
  • Handle any at door registrants or other questions (like renewals, new members)
  • Stamp punch cards at door
  • Handle room setup and equipment issues onsite
  • Secure and manage any refreshments onsite
Learning Leaders Forum
  • Select speakers
  • Obtain location
  • Provide information to HRCI coordinator (for obtaining recertification credit through SHRM for PHR professionals)
  • Assist Business Manager with any additional marketing avenues
  • Greet guests at program
  • Hand out nametags at program
  • Handle any at door registrants or other questions (like renewals, new members)
  • Handle room setup and equipment issues onsite
  • Secure and manage any refreshments onsite
Series
  • Oversee Fundamentals of Training program (includes various tasks similar to Learning Leaders Forum)
  • Oversee Managing Learning and Development Projects program (includes various tasks similar to Learning Leaders Forum)
  • Oversee eLearning Strategies program (includes various tasks similar to Learning Leaders Forum)
CPLP
  • Oversee CPLP support and study group (CPLP required)
  • Lead focus group of CPLPs
Membership
  • Review member retention rates
  • Develop plans for member retention
Volunteers
  • Develop and manage chapter's volunteer management program
  • Keep track of volunteer needs and hours
  • Develop orientation program
  • Develop recognition events
Marketing
  • Develop flyers
  • Develop information for chapter sites such as website, LinkedIn, Twitter, CNRG
  • Post program information online
  • Distribute program information to underserved markets
Finance
  • Serve on annual financial review team
  • Serve on other teams as needed, such as business interruption review team
Operations
  • Review all chapter operations and procedures for clarity and consistency
  • Ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping

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