Volunteer Requirements

What will make you an effective Forum volunteer?

• Knowledge relevant to the committee or working group's purpose.
• A dedication to furthering the Forum's mission
• A desire to develop personal leadership expertise.
• A willingness to learn from others.
• A positive attitude and high degree of flexibility.
• A passion for innovation and new ideas.
• A commitment to volunteer-staff partnership.

Expectations of Forum Leaders

• You are an Association Forum member.
• Commit to participating actively in all scheduled meetings.
• Attend and promote the events related to your group's purpose.
• Notify staff when you are unable to attend.
• Act as an ambassador for the Forum in the association community.
• Sign a conflict of interest statement and disclose any conflicts openly at the outset of meetings.
• Evaluate your experience at the end of your "term," and expect to be evaluated by your committee or working group chair.

Time Commitments

• Committees are "year-round" groups with ongoing responsibilities. An estimate of meetings per year is listed for each standing committee. Committee meetings run 2-3 hours at city and suburban locations depending on member preference.  Committee members may also participate via conference call.
• Working groups often have program-specific roles and thus typically do not meet year-round.  These groups will meet 1-2 times maximum over a 2-3 month period. The goal is quick, efficient, effective use of volunteer time. Who should volunteer? How can I volunteer?

If you agree to the expectations of the Forum leaders above, then you are eligible to volunteer. If you have never served in the Association Forum leadership, consider volunteering for the coming year. If you are currently an Association Forum leader, please "re-up!" We need both new and experienced wisdom.

1. Complete the volunteer form by February 27 by clicking here .
2. Appointment letters will be mailed in late March.
3. Standing committee activities will commence in April at the call of the chair. By starting in April, groups will get a quicker start and finish their work sooner (if appropriate).
4. Working Group activities will commence at the appropriate time of year at the call of the chair.

Go to Committee and Task Force Descriptions