The Association is governed by the Board of Directors, comprised of at least five (5) member-elected directors who serve three-year terms. The directors, who are elected by others on the Board each year, serve as officers of the Association The collective wisdom, experience, diversity, and passion of the Board ultimately sets and executes the Association policies and programs, as mentioned in its Charter.
Virtual Volunteering Work
The Virtual Volunteering with us allows you to commit your time and services away from the physical site of an organization, project, or campaign. Our Virtual Volunteers work over the Internet connectivity to provide their skilled services.
Many people find Virtual Volunteering convenient and preferable because it serve causes both near and far. This form of remote service allows us to allocate work in the following areas of your expertise.
- Website Content Editing and Audit
- Auditing of Education Course and Examination Procedures
- Technical Edits and Testing of Online Research Techniques
- Assistance in Teaching Material Development
- Assistance in Educational Video Development
- Research Assistant - Course Development
- Association Technical Assistance Forum Moderators
- Technical Blogs and Article Writers
Of course, this is just a small sample of all the possible volunteering positions and tasks a person could provide. A while physical presence of volunteers at our premises are as much accepted as virtual ones, however, due to the limit working space it may not be possible to accommodate everyone. We thank you for your help.
Advisory Board Member
While the Association's main Board of Directors is its governing body, the Advisory Board does not have formal legal responsibilities, however, the Advisory Board are convened to give advice and support for the Associations future plans, policies, regulations and procedures.
We invite you to join the Advisory Council . This council consists of knowledge seekers who meet three times per year to advise the board of directors. The responsibilities of Advisory Council members are to:
- Attend three meetings per year, each held on a weekday from 9:00 am to 10:45 am
- Contribute your expertise and thinking to the current and future work of our Association.
- Be available for two to four telephone calls each month from management seeking advice
- Allow Association to publish your name as a member of the Advisory Council
In return, we promises you:
- A great breakfast three times a year and meetings that start and end on time.
- A complimentary membership during your term on the Advisory Council
- All Membership Perks
- Access to Education, Training Material, Exams, Seminars, Webinars and Discounts
- An appreciation of your time and a commitment not to abuse your time or your generosity
- Advisory Council terms are for two years or less
Education and Examination Committee Membership
The Education Committee has overall responsibility for the definition and ongoing review of our educational philosophy, policy and standards of the Professional Certifications in respect of teaching, learning and assessment. Chaired by the Director (Education), the Committee contributes to policy development and guidance, considers proposed amendments to programs and examination regulations, and deals with individual dispensations.
Exam Development Volunteers
The Education Committee has overall responsibility for the definition and ongoing review of the educational philosophy, policy and standards of the Professional Certifications in respect of teaching, learning and assessment. Chaired by the Director (Education), the Committee contributes to policy development and guidance, considers proposed amendments to programs and examination regulations, and deals with individual dispensations.
Global Chapters Volunteers
Through local chapters, members meet their peers, make new contacts, network, build knowledge, share solutions and ideas, and enjoy activities and events. Volunteer positions with our local chapter range from formal positions (such as president, secretary, vice president of membership, vice president of professional development, vice president of finance and volunteer coordinator) to less formal positions assisting with various events, chapter programs and committees.
These positions offer an exceptional opportunity to build your leadership skills.
Our Volunteer Relationship makes it easy to search for volunteer opportunities
throughout the various chapters of the Association of Internet Research Specialists.
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Volunteering Stories
Get Involved. Make a difference. Become a volunteer at our Association
"I chose to become Board Certified to support the movement of a unified certification among Researchers. Nationally, we can recognize one another as professionals."
"I choose to become Volunteer Board Member to hold myself accountable to the integrity of my career as a Research Specialist. I deserve to be set apart from the rest for all the hard work I have done and will continue to do."
"The association is the great source of finding the online information where-about. The Internet search has become skill-set that I needed to learn about my ongoing research work. I am a journalist and occasional research help for my employer. I have fallen in love with the group for what they bring to people like myself. They have a lot of information on their website for Internet information search. I visit them religiously every single day, especially to read the articles they compile on daily basis."
"For me, volunteering with the Association of Internet Research Specialist has been pivotal to my professional development. I know of no better avenue to gain the experience, exposure, and relationships that help improve one’s “self-product” as well as the “self-brand.” As my experience has grown over the years, I’ve also had the rewarding opportunity to “pay it forward” to emerging research stars working with them side by side."
