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Call for Volunteers!

The Oregon & SW Washington Chapter currently has the following open volunteer opportunities for members. If interested, please contact [email protected]


  • ​Back-up Meeting Scribe/Note Taker
    • ​Tasks: The Meeting Scribe/Note Taker of the GPA Oregon & SW Washington Chapter has the following duties:
      • Takes notes at quarterly chapter meetings and/or executive committee meetings (can have multiple meeting scribes between chapter and executive committee meetings to lessen total time commitment)
      • Sends meeting minutes to Secretary and Co-Presidents for review typically within one week following meetings
    • Time Commitment: 8 meetings per year (4 chapter meetings and 4 executive meetings) at approximately 1.5 hours per meeting (12 hours per year). Meetings are quarterly and executive meetings are about a month before the chapter meeting.
   
  • Programming Committee Member
    • Tasks: Members of the programming Committee of the GPA Oregon & SW Washington Chapter have the following duties:
      • Develop and coordinate the content for the chapter’s quarterly meetings
      • Ensure programming reflects evolving needs and interests of chapter members and supports members’ professional growth
    • Time Commitment:
      • Meetings: 12 (maximum) meetings per year, for a total of 12 hours per year. 6-8 committee meetings at approximately 45 minutes per meeting (6 hours per year), and 4 chapter meetings at approximately 1.5 hours per meeting (6 hours per year)
      • Tasks: Up to 30 minutes per month (depending on programming and presenters)
 
  • Programming Committee (Co-)Chair
    • Tasks: The Programming Committee (Co-)Chair of the GPA Oregon & SW Washington Chapter has the following duties:
      • Leads the development and coordination of content for the OR/SW Washington Chapter’s quarterly meetings
      • Ensures programming reflects the evolving needs and interests of chapter members and supports members’ professional growth
      • Leads meetings with the Programming Committee 
      • Attends Executive Committee meetings
    • Time Commitment:
      • Meetings: 16 (maximum) meetings per year, for a total of 18 hours per year
        • 6-8 committee meetings at approximately 45 minutes per meeting (6 hours per year)
        • 4 Executive Committee meetings at approximately 1.5 hours per meeting (6 hours per year)
        • 4 chapter meetings at approximately 1.5 hours per meeting (6 hours per year)
      • Tasks: 30 minutes - 3 hours per month (depending on programming and presenters)​

  • DEIB Sub-committee Member
    • Tasks: Members of the DEIB Sub-committee of the GPA Oregon & SW Washington Chapter have the following duties:​
      • Along with other members of the DEIB Sub-committee, develop a Charter with ongoing and yearly goals/activities related to improving the diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility of the GPA ORSWW Chapter.
      • Review the Chapter’s Equity Statement and Agreements annually to ensure that all work is conducted from and within a DEIB framework.
      • Assist with concerns related to DEIB from members and facilitate troubleshooting/problem solving discussions with committee members as needed.
    • Time Commitment:
      • Meetings: 8 (maximum) meetings per year (4 committee meetings and 4 chapter meetings) at approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours per meeting (9-12 hours per year)
      • Tasks: Up to 30 minutes per month (depending on need)
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