VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Roles
Chapter elections are an important part of the local ASIS member experience. Most chapters will conduct an annual fall election to elect new Executive & Management Committee for the upcoming calendar year. The Term is from 1 January to 31 December and Term length may be 1, 2 or 3 years. Mentioned below is high level job description. Please refer to Chapter Offices Handbook and Qatar Chapter Bylaws and Manual* for more details.
(Only ASIS Members with good standing affiliated* with Doha, Qatar chapter will be eligible for leadership roles. Minimum 1 year commitment is required for Volunteer roles).
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Timeline for Election
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Form a Nominating Committee (31 July)
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Develop the Call for Nominations (1- 14 August)
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Promote the Call for Nominations (15 August -15 October)
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Conduct the Election (1 – 14 November)
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Finalize the Election and Notify HQ (15 November)
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Executive Committee:
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Management Committee:
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Membership Chair (MEM)*
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​Assist the Chapter Secretary with managing the chapter membership roster and distribution lists.
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Develop and manage membership recruitment efforts.
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Develop and manage membership retention efforts.
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Welcome new members to the chapter.
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Remain current with the latest membership news and any changes to ASIS membership policies.
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Communications Chair (COMM)*
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Responsible to provide timely and comprehensive information to Chapter members about programs, workshops and other matters of interest via chapter publications and notifications.
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Create and maintain a favorable image of the Chapter working for the professional development of its members by keeping members informed of chapter projects, activities, and upcoming meetings.
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This is a new position combining the former Newsletter Editor and Webmaster positions, and should encompass social media and other types of communications-focused volunteers as well.
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Certification Chair (CPP)*
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Promote ASIS Certifications to the chapter membership.
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Develop and manage chapter certification review programs.
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Assist certification candidates with the certification application and exam scheduling process.
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Provide chapter newsletter team with chapter specific certification news (newly certified members, review programs, changes to ASIS certification policies and resources, etc.).​
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Program Chair (PROG)*
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Assist the Chair and Vice Chair with chapter meeting scheduling and planning.
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Manage all speaker scheduling and relations.
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Plan and manage chapter education programs, seminars, exhibits, networking, and social events.
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Survey chapter members to determine interests and identify relevant topics for chapter meetings/events.
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Women in Security Liaison (WIS)*
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​Identify and recruit other individuals in the WIS group to join the initiative.
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Plan and coordinate WIS social and networking events for the WIS group.
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Work with the chapter Program Chair to develop WIS related education sessions (leadership development, career services, etc.)
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NextGen Liaison (YP)*
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Identify and recruit other individuals in the NextGen age group to join the initiatives
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Plan and coordinate NextGen social and networking events for the NextGen group.
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Work with the chapter Program Chair to develop NextGen related education sessions (leadership development, career services, etc.)​
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Mentorship Program Coordinator (MPC)
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Develop and manage your chapter’s Mentoring Security Leaders Program using the resources developed by the ASIS Leadership & Management Practices Council.
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Identify mentors and protégés to take part in the program.
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Assist mentors and protégés with necessary program documentation and evaluation forms.
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Military Liaison (MLC)
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Identify and recruit military personnel for ASIS membership.
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Work with the chapter’s program chair to develop military/public to private transition relevant education sessions.
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Apprise chapter leaders/members of Military Liaison Council produced resources.
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Assist with identifying mentors/protégés to participate in the chapter’s mentoring program.
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Law Enforcement Liaison (LE)
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Act as the chapter’s primary point of contact for law enforcement officials.
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Promote private and public partnerships, and information sharing with local law enforcement entities.
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Assist the chapter program and events chair with the planning of any law enforcement appreciation/recognition programs and events.
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Promote ASIS International to law enforcement professionals.​
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Management Committee (Additional Roles):
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ASIS Foundation Liaison (FREP)
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Act as the chapter point of contact for the ASIS Foundation.
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Promote foundation scholarships and awards to the chapter membership.
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Manage the submission of nomination forms and paperwork for foundation scholarships and awards.
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Manage chapter donations to the ASIS Foundation.
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Community Liaison (COMM)
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Preferably a current member of an ASIS Community
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Stay informed of latest Community news and initiatives. Report relevant developments to chapter membership at the monthly meetings or through the chapter newsletter/website.
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Promote Communities to other chapter members
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Placement Coordinator (OCC)
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Seek out job opportunities to promote to the chapter membership.
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Assist chapter members looking for employment.
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Develop content for the chapter’s employment services section of the website or chapter newsletter.
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*contact us to transfer your affiliation if you are already an ASIS Member registered in home country and now working in Qatar.
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VOLUNTEERING BENEFITS
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Improve Soft Skills (interpersonal, communication, listening, time management, problem-solving, leadership)
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Gain unparalleled exposure working with Multi-cultural team
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Earn from 4 to 15 ASIS CPEs per year for Re-Certification based on the role
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Eligible for Complimentary GSX All Access Pass
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Special Discount on Certification Study Group
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Volunteer Awards & Recognition (both Chapter & International*)
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Opportunity to attend local, regional and international security events