IWA wants to thank all those who are contributing their ideas and skills towards making the IWA a success. These efforts have produced an incredible energy and excitement within the Association. Because of our members, IWA is clearly recognized as the leading association in the developments in educational and certification standards for the Web profession. With your personal dedication and belief in our mission then the Association is assured continued success.
Below is a list of committees which are now forming. Please first review the below listed volunteer categories before registering. If you should have any questions, please contact membership@iwanet.org
VOLUNTEER CATEGORIES:
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEESBusiness Center Resources:
Help develop online resources for businesses looking to IWA as the "The Web Resource for Businesses".Expos & Conferences:
Help plan, organize and/or participate at several industry trade shows and conferences. Work with our chapters to build local attendance and volunteer support.Intl. Chapter Development:
Oversee and assist the development of official chapters according to IWA policies and guidelines. Start A ChapterIWA Discussion Boards:
Web specialist are needed to moderate discussions as well as generate stimulating topics to build additional value to our forum.IWA Experts:
Review and recommend ways to involve more members to utilize this valuable resource and encourage qualified members to participate as experts.Member Benefits Research:
Research and/or develop value-added benefits for our paying members.Member Awards:
Develop an IWA awards program to recognize individual members for outstanding achievements, contribution of volunteerism, and /or accomplished works.Professional Development:
Qualified web specialist and educators who have a background in program development to help develop and design our Certified, Senior, and Webmaster programs and exams.Professionalism-Ethics:
Help create and promote the IWA Pro-Ethics Pledge and IWA Code of Ethics & Professionalism throughout the Association and industry.Site Content:
Copy editors are needed to review IWA's content for grammar, accuracy, and clarity.Site Promotion:
Marketing specialist volunteers are needed to help in developing online promotion strategies to attract new members.Web Resources:
Research the Web to locate information and sites to include as part of Webmastering resource center.WebProfession- IWA's Official Ezine
Member volunteers are needed to participate and lead several committees to produce our official monthly ezine. We are looking for dedicated members who will contribute articles that review the latest technology, trends, or personal achievements of our professionals. Web Reporters are needed to interview and profile unique professionals and hi-tech executives. Also, we couldn't send out the final product without copy editors and editors, not to mention, the talented site production specialists who make it all happen. Experienced publishing professionals or interested members are highly encouraged to volunteer their time toward any of the related committees.Chairperson/Founders:
Responsible for overseeing and leading the chapter 's development and operations. This is usually the founder who possesses strong skills in leadership, Web marketing, and communication skills. The chairperson/founder of a chapter clearly understands the objectives and "vision" of a chapter's mission, and is self-motivated to see it carried out.Vice Chairperson:
Assists chairperson in developing and achieving chapter's goals.Professional Networking Chair:
Responsible developing chapter activities and methods to foster professional networking opportunities between members, community, businesses and employers.Web Site Developer/Webmaster (s):
Work with chapter's board and membership to design and maintain a Web site that represents the chapter's objectives.Membership Chair:
Responsible for developing and implementing chapter's membership plan including building membership, promote the services of professional members to businesses and employers, and building goodwill within the community.News and Events Chair:
Maintain the flow of news/information to and from chapter membership. Provides for the design and maintenance of News section of chapter site. Serves as the chapter's newsletter editor who coordinates and solicits incoming news from members, local businesses, community. Chapter news of international nature is sent to International Newsletter Committee.Professional Development Chair: Oversee committee in the review and recommendation of Certified and Senior member applicants. Identifies local educational resources including universities, trade schools, and training centers and provides this information through the maintenance of the educational resource section of chapter's site.
Two Simple Ways to "Get Involved"1. Use the IWA Member Logo on your home page.
2. Joining IWA as a full member is required.
