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 & Chapter Officers 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).

Timeline for Election

Form a Nominating Committee (31 July)
Develop the Call for Nominations (1- 14 August)
Promote the Call for Nominations (15 August -15 October)
Conduct the Election (1 – 14 November)
Finalize the Election and Notify HQ (15 November)

Executive Committee:

Management Committee:

Membership Chair (MEM)*
- Assist the Chapter Secretary with managing the chapter membership roster and distribution lists.
- Develop and manage membership recruitment efforts.
- Develop and manage membership retention efforts.
- Welcome new members to the chapter.
- Remain current with the latest membership news and any changes to ASIS membership policies.
Communications Chair (COMM)*
- Responsible to provide timely and comprehensive information to Chapter members about programs, workshops and other matters of interest via chapter publications and notifications.
- 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.
- 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.
Certification Chair (CPP)*
- Promote ASIS Certifications to the chapter membership.
- Develop and manage chapter certification review programs.
- Assist certification candidates with the certification application and exam scheduling process.
- Provide chapter newsletter team with chapter specific certification news (newly certified members, review programs, changes to ASIS certification policies and resources, etc.).
Program Chair (PROG)*
- Assist the Chair and Vice Chair with chapter meeting scheduling and planning.
- Manage all speaker scheduling and relations.
- Plan and manage chapter education programs, seminars, exhibits, networking, and social events.
- Survey chapter members to determine interests and identify relevant topics for chapter meetings/events.
Mentorship Program Coordinator (MPC)
- Develop and manage your chapter’s Mentoring Security Leaders Program using the resources developed by the ASIS Leadership & Management Practices Council.
- Identify mentors and protégés to take part in the program.
- Assist mentors and protégés with necessary program documentation and evaluation forms.

Auxiliary Committee:

Community Liaison Lead (CREP)
- Coordinate team meetings for planning and idea sharing.
- Mentor and provide resources to all liaisons.
- Preferably a current member of an ASIS Community
- Stay informed of latest Community news and initiatives. Report relevant developments to chapter membership at the monthly meetings or through the chapter newsletter/website.
- Promote Communities to other chapter members
Law Enforcement Liaison (LE)
- This role prefers candidates currently working with the Ministry of Interior (MOI).
- Act as the chapter’s primary point of contact for law enforcement officials.
- Promote private and public partnerships, and information sharing with local law enforcement entities.
- Assist the chapter program and events chair with the planning of any law enforcement appreciation/recognition programs and events.
- Promote ASIS International to law enforcement professionals.
Military Liaison (MLC)
- This role prefers candidates currently working with Qatar Armed Forces (QAF).
- Identify and recruit military personnel for ASIS membership.
- Work with the chapter’s program chair to develop military/public to private transition relevant education sessions.
- Apprise chapter leaders/members of Military Liaison Council produced resources.
- Assist with identifying mentors/protégés to participate in the chapter’s mentoring program.
Women in Security Liaison (WIS)*
- Identify and recruit other individuals in the WIS group to join the initiative.
- Plan and coordinate WIS social and networking events for the WIS group.
- Work with the chapter Program Chair to develop WIS related education sessions (leadership development, career services, etc.)
ASIS Foundation Liaison (FREP)
- Act as the chapter point of contact for the ASIS Foundation.
- Promote foundation scholarships and awards to the chapter membership.
- Manage the submission of nomination forms and paperwork for foundation scholarships and awards.
- Manage chapter donations to the ASIS Foundation.
Placement Coordinator (OCC)
- Seek out job opportunities to promote to the chapter membership.
- Assist chapter members looking for employment.
- Develop content for the chapter’s employment services section of the website or chapter newsletter.

*contact us to transfer your affiliation if you are already an ASIS Member registered in home country and now working in Qatar.

VOLUNTEERING BENEFITS

Improve Soft Skills (interpersonal, communication, listening, time management, problem-solving, leadership)
Gain unparalleled exposure working with Multi-cultural team
Earn from 4 to 15 ASIS CPEs per year for Re-Certification based on the role
Eligible for Complimentary GSX All Access Pass
Special Discount on Certification Study Group
Volunteer Awards & Recognition (both Chapter & International*)
Opportunity to attend local, regional and international security events

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