VSCPA Volunteer Opportunities
Make a difference: Volunteer for the VSCPA
By committing just a few hours of your time, you can make a significant impact on your profession, career and community.
Search the following comprehensive list of VSCPA volunteer opportunities to find the activities that best suit you. Then click here to sign up. Or click here for a current roster of select committees and task forces.
- Committees & Task Forces
- Community Service
- Leadership Appointments
- Legislative Programs
- Speaking & Media Opportunities
- Student & Member Outreach
- Writing Articles
- Young Professionals
Committees & Task Forces | Top
Educators' Symposium Task Force
The Educators' Symposium is a one-day conference designed to foster communication between accounting educators at Virginia's colleges and universities while providing a forum to discuss current topics, future trends and share ideas on accounting education. The Task Force develops the Educators' Symposium agenda and brainstorms potential speakers. Expect two to three meetings via conference call. Educators and members with an interest in accounting education are preferred for selection. If selected, you will help plan the 2011 symposium.
- Time commitment: 10–15 hours over six months
- Number of new volunteers: Up to 6
- Questions? E-mail the staff
- Deadline to volunteer: September 18, 2010
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Nonprofit Pro Bono Assistance Program
The VSCPA matches Virginia nonprofit organizations in need of financial assistance with CPAs who want to get involved in their communities. VSCPA fellow members interested in offering pro bono services (advice and financial guidance on financial literacy topics, including auditing, boards of directors service, general volunteer work, tax planning, etc.) will be notified of new opportunities in their area. The volunteer and the requesting organization determine the time commitment.
- Time commitment: Variable; see above
- Number of new volunteers: Unlimited
- Questions? E-mail the staff or click here for more information
- Deadline to volunteer: None
- Click here to volunteer for the Nonprofit Pro Bono Assistance Program now.
CPA Day of Service
The VSCPA's public service initiative enhances the image of CPAs in their communities by promoting a unified and ongoing commitment to public service. CPA Day of Service is a statewide community service event where VSCPA members have the unique opportunity to join together on a single day and volunteer for the service project of their choice. Firms and Individual members may sign up for part of the day, or they may volunteer for the whole day. The CPA Day of Service will be held September 24, 2010. Click on the link below to find out how you can get involved.
"Ask a CPA" E-mail Program
Through the "Ask a CPA" E-mail Program, the public can get their tax and financial questions answered year round. Fellow members with expertise in financial planning, tax planning, military taxes and/or disaster recovery provide free advice by answering e-mail questions forwarded to them by the VSCPA. Military tax and disaster recovery questions may also be answered by telephone or an in-person meeting. Volunteers can choose the categories that they receive questions in based on their interests and can anticipate receiving two to ten assignments throughout the program season. Participants are expected to answer questions within three business days.
- Time commitment: Variable; see above
- Number of new volunteers: Unlimited
- Questions? E-mail the staff
- Deadline to volunteer: December 17, 2010
Leadership Appointments | Top
Leadership volunteer opportunities for 2010-2011 have closed. Please be sure to check back in late fall 2010 for new leadership opportunities.
Legislative Programs | Top
Key Person Network
Volunteers communicate VSCPA positions to legislators and government officials on key issues while maintaining relationships with legislators, acting as a resource on legislation, reporting upcoming issues to the VSCPA and occasionally attending fund raisers and events. The VSCPA provides resources and free training. Your time commitment depends on the legislative issues.
- Time commitment: Variable; see above
- Number of new volunteers: Unlimited
- Questions? E-mail the staff
- Deadline to volunteer: None
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Speakers Bureau
When you volunteer for the Speakers Bureau, the VSCPA adds your name to a database of potential speakers based upon your area(s) of expertise. You then serve as a contact for speaking engagements at VSCPA chapters, VSCPA member companies/firms, CPE events, nonprofit organizations, professional organizations, corporations, etc. The VSCPA strives to accommodate each speaker's requests (time, venue and topic) and provides materials and/or staff support as needed. Speeches, brochures, articles and presentation materials are available at no charge. The volunteer and the requesting organization determine the time commitment.
- Time commitment: Variable; see above
- Number of new volunteers: Unlimited
- Questions? E-mail the staff or click here for more information
- Deadline to volunteer: None
- Click here to sign up for the Speakers Bureau now.
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CPA Connection Mentoring Program
This exciting mentoring program connects experienced CPAs with students to offer career advice, answer questions, provide networking opportunities and strengthen students' professional and academic experience. As the VSCPA receives student requests for mentors, volunteers are notified to contact their assigned student via e-mail. Contact is primarily through e-mail, but volunteers and students may opt to expand communications to a firm visit or internship opportunity. Your time commitment depends upon the student's level of interest and your ability to respond to requests from your assigned student. Volunteers are required to hold a current CPA license.
- Time commitment: Variable; see above
- Number of new volunteers: Unlimited
- Questions? E-mail the staff
- Deadline to volunteer: None
- Click here to volunteer for CPA Connection now.
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Articles for VSCPA Publications
Receiving important and timely news about hot issues in the CPA profession is a hallmark of VSCPA membership. The VSCPA produces Disclosures bimonthly magazine, Footnote and eDisclosures monthly e-newsletters and various other publications and maintains professional content on the VSCPA website at www.vscpa.com. The VSCPA encourages members to submit articles to our publications on topics that would provide value to your peers. All articles are subject to editorial review.
- Time commitment: Variable; see above
- Number of new volunteers: Unlimited
- Questions? E-mail the staff
- Deadline to volunteer: None
- Click here to volunteer to write an article now.
Young Professionals | Top
The Young Professionals volunteer opportunities for 2010-2011 have closed. Please be sure to check back in late fall 2010 for new young professional opportunities.
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