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Volunteer Opportunities Including Committees, Councils and Task Forces

Below is information on the types of volunteering available within the Society of Actuaries (SOA). With so many specialties and sub-specialties of committees, councils, task forces and teams, we're sure your skills and experience can make a difference. View the Volunteer Opportunity Database to learn more and apply to open opportunities.

Board of Directors Committees

  • Admissions Committee
  • Audit and Risk Committee
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
  • Employers Council
  • Finance Committee
  • Governance and Policy Committee
  • International Committee
  • Leadership Team
  • Nominating Committee
  • Research Executive Committee

International Committees

These committees serve under the direction of the International Committee and coordinates the Society of Actuaries’ activities of each region.

  • Canada Committee
  • China Committee
  • Greater Asia Committee
  • India Advisory Task Force
  • Latin America Committee
  • Middle East, Africa & Pakistan (MAP) Advisory Task Force

Education Volunteers

Volunteer roles in Education support the integrity of the SOA’s credentials and the ability of future actuaries to meet the needs of employers, clients and the public. As a SOA Education volunteer, you can choose from a variety of roles that participate in every step of the designation process, from developing exam curricula to creating exam questions and online modules to grading and facilitating professionalism courses. In addition, Education volunteers participate in the SOA's university recognition programs and outreach activities.

 

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Research Volunteers

SOA Research makes a substantial impact on the society at large as well, addressing key issues of relevance and current regulations. As a Research volunteer, you will be the first to learn the latest information. In addition, volunteer contributions help to ensure a quality SOA research product that provides the profession with reliable and practical tools and information. View the Research Institute Committees document for a list of Research Committee Volunteers.

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Section & Community Volunteers

Professional Interest Sections at the SOA are formed around common business topics or specific areas of practice. Each section has its own section council which is elected by the section membership annually. Become part of the section council or volunteer for section projects and help guide your area of practice. Learn more about the SOA’s Sections and Communities.

 

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Professional Development and Engagement Volunteers

Volunteers within professional development and engagement areas may help with developing content, or presenting and/or moderating for webcasts, meeting sessions or seminars. Continuing education is vital to the integrity and advancement of the actuarial profession and one area in which volunteers play a crucial role.

 

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Publications Volunteers

Authoring and content development is the primary route to volunteering within Publications. Learn more about volunteering with the The Actuary.

Newsletters

The SOA's professional interest sections publish newsletters containing practical information for actuaries and trends impacting their work. Are you looking for a way to gain name recognition, earn CPD credit hours, and establish yourself as an expert? Authoring an article for an SOA Section can help you accomplish those goals. Send your article idea to the sections volunteer editors. Read author guidelines. Emerging Topics Community also publishes such content. All submissions to newsletters or the Emerging Topics Community are reviewed by volunteer editors. Read author guidelines.

Questions may be sent to sectionnewsletter@soa.org.

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