Hello, IOA — from your Volunteer Coordination Committee (VCC)!

IOA is a volunteer-driven organization, and there are so many great individuals already contributing their time, skills, and energy to advancing work within IOA, but there are still phenomenal volunteer opportunities that await eager individuals!

The Volunteer Coordination Committee (VCC) is excited to share the following open IOA volunteer opportunities. We encourage you to review the below opportunities and get involved with IOA!

Communications Committee:

ComCom is currently searching for volunteer(s) to serve as the editor(s) of The Independent Voice.

As the editor(s) of The Independent Voice, you would be a critical part of the ComCom team in ensuring the publication of The Independent Voice so that members can stay up to date on the latest organizational ombuds and IOA information.

If you are interested in joining the communication team and contributing in this role, ComCom would love to have you be a part of their team! Submit your interest to the VCC.

Submit Interest in ComCom

Professional Development Committee:

The Professional Development Committee (PDC) is currently in search of at least two more members to support the expanded project work and goals of the PDC.

The PDC is responsible for developing and providing coursework that supports the mission of IOA and the training and development needs of IOA members.

If you are interested in joining the PDC team and contributing to the advancement of the PDC work, PDC would love to have you be a part of their team! Submit your interest to the VCC.

Submit Interest in PDC

Research & Assessment Committee:

The Research & Assessment Committee is currently in search of a new co-chair to work closely with Dr. Shannon Burton in leading the committee, as well as volunteers who would like to serve as members of the committee.

The purpose of the Research & Assessment Committee focuses on enhancing our practice through filling the research and assessment gaps, supporting research and assessment to promote excellence in OO professional development, and studying ombuds practices to better understand what ombuds do and improve practice based on research findings.

If you are interested in co-chairing or becoming a member of the Research & Assessment Committee to help advance this purpose, they would love to have you be a part of their team! Submit your interest to the VCC.

Submit Interest for this Committee

Much, Much, More:

Want to volunteer, but not seeing an opportunity that matches your interests or skills sets above? Don’t be discouraged! There are many more volunteer opportunities you can get plugged into! The Volunteer Coordination Committee has a questionnaire for you to complete. Provide us with some information about your interests and skills sets, and the VCC will get you connected to a great volunteer opportunity!

Complete the Questionnaire

The VCC would also like to thank all of the current IOA volunteers for their phenomenal contributions! We are excited to continue to expand our volunteer opportunities and continue to have more members help us advance IOA goals and initiatives!

Thanks! 

IOA Volunteer Coordination Committee