Volunteer Continuum – Examples
The volunteer experience can be a one-time occurrence or a longer-term commitment. The organization determines their need for volunteers and invites interested individuals to help out. Most organizations welcome volunteers and CPAs may be offered financial and governance types roles where their skill sets can be put to great use.
Hands-On - Working
1. Single Activities
- Helping at food bank
- Doing 50/50 draws
- Financial Literacy sessions
2. Roles or Committees
- Chapter Social Committee
- Coaching a team
- Strata Painting Committee
3. Working Board
- Chapter Board
- Not-for-profit with some staff
- Strata Board
Governance
4. Governance Board Committees
- Regulatory Committees
5. Policy Governance Board
- Public companies
- CPABC Board
- Organizations (including not-for-profits) with full staff