Our Chapter offers all members the opportunity to grow professionally and network informally with fellow Chapter members by volunteering on standing committees or special projects.

Our volunteer involvement encompasses both long and short-term time commitments and a variety of assignments. Some volunteers consult informally with other members on issues and problems within their area of expertise as part of our Chapter Member Network, while others write articles for our monthly newsletter, coordinate speaker appearances, and register attendees for meetings and seminars.

Volunteer Committees

Provide members an opportunity to lead and participate in activities within the chapter and work closely with other chapter members and leaders.

Community Education: Works with staff at Northern Virginia Community College to develop, implement, and teach courses in the Human Resource Management Certificate Program. 

Communications: Advertises and promotes chapter meetings, special events and job openings through the chapter website and social media (Facebook, Linkedin, twitter, etc.).

Membership: Conducts at-large membership drives, welcomes new members, and plans and conducts new member orientation.

Mentoring: Peer mentoring program takes an approach that emphasizes commitment, learning, personal growth, and development. Click here for more information on our mentoring program. 

Professional Development: Assists in planning and organizing full and half day chapter sponsored seminars.

Programs: Assists in planning and organizing monthly chapter meetings.

University Relations: Coordinate activities and associations with the student HR chapters at George Mason, Marymount, and George Washington Universities.

If you are interested in becoming a NOVA SHRM volunteer, please contact:

NOVA SHRM's Volunteer Coordinator
Sharon Poker
Email: pokersharon@gmail.com
Phone: (301) 300-8818

Community Education

The goal of the NOVA SHRM Education Committee is to raise the standard of performance in all phases of Human Resource Management in our community. We aim to accomplish this goal by: 

• Developing cooperative relationships with local educators
• Developing and teaching practical courses in each of the HR functions (through our partnership with Northern Virginia Community College)
• Identifying volunteers to act as substitute teachers and speakers.

The Education Committee is actively involved in a partnership with Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). NVCC offers a Human Resource Management Certificate Program under its Continuing Education Department. NOVA SHRM members assist with teaching and developing, as necessary, courses in this program.

The certificate program is designed for:

• those who are interested in entering the HR field
• those new to the HR field
• HR Generalists wanting a refresher on the basics
• HR Specialists wanting to learn about HR functions outside there area
• individuals with PHR and SPHR certification looking for hands-on, practical to use towards recertification.

For more information about the certificate program, click here:
http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/index.htm

Volunteers are always welcome to take part in the Community Education Committee as a subject matter expert, course developer, or teacher.  Being part of the committee gives you the opportunity to:

• share your HR expertise with others
• learn about course development;
• develop your own training and facilitation skills
• work as a team with other talented SHRM members; and
• cultivate the next generation of HR professionals.

For information about the Community Education Committee and how you can become involved, please contact:

NOVA SHRM's Volunteer Coordinator
Sharon Poker
Email: pokersharon@gmail.com
Phone: (301) 300-8818