O Come, All Ye Faithful – In Praise of Volunteerism

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The end of the year is often a period of transition and AIA Virginia shares in the Janus-faced tradition of this portion of the calendar.

As we celebrate the contributions of those departing the Board of Directors, we welcome the new members and anticipate all that will be accomplished during the next term. 

Our profession reminds us that the best results are achieved through a collaborative process – that principle certainly applies to AIA Virginia. We are proudly and beneficially “member-driven”.  Our organization is fortunate to have skilled, passionate, and dedicated volunteers.

Opportunities to engage and be involved abound; many of our committees and councils seek new members. They are listed, along with a description of their scope and focus, on our website here.

Join us.  We invite you to engage. If interested, you can self-nominate yourself. Simply send a brief letter of interest and resume to me at pbattaglia@aiava.org. I’d be happy to discuss possibilities and integrate you into our efforts. If this service opportunity isn’t right for you at this time, please do share it with others. Fresh voices are welcome and encouraged to serve!

Paul Battaglia, AIA
Executive Vice President
AIA Virginia

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

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As 2023 fast approaches, AIA Virginia is looking for diverse voices from all over the Commonwealth to move the organization forward. We have numerous opportunities to serve that will help you develop strong leadership skills, expand your network, and ultimately advance the goals of the architecture profession as a whole.

AIA Virginia is looking for volunteers with a passion for the future of architecture who have a strong desire to tackle obstacles presented by the profession and by society.

36+ opportunities currently exist to serve on advisory councils plus committees and task groups for a variety of focus areas. Take a look at the list of councils and committees >>

If interested, please self-nominate yourself using the form below.

Hurry! Applications are due later this month. If this service opportunity isn’t right for you at this time, please do share it with others. Fresh voices are welcome and encouraged to serve!

2023 Council and Committee Interest

If you are interested in serving on an advisory council or committee, please complete the information below.

Name
Which advisory councils or committees interest you?
(check all that apply)

Join Us in Elevating the Voice of the Profession!

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At the Special Meeting of the Membership held on June 3rd, the membership voted overwhelmingly to support the governance change to open up service on the four advisory Councils of AIA Virginia to the membership!

This change will integrate diverse voices from all over the Commonwealth to move the organization forward in the areas of Advocacy, Education, Outreach, and Member Services. Though the Advocacy Council is at full capacity, we have additional space on the remaining three Councils. Click on the links to read more about the duties and experience you can expect on each Council.

If interested, you must self-nominate yourself. Simply send a brief letter of interest and resume to AIA Virginia Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, FAIA at cclayborne@aiava.org by October 29. If this service opportunity isn’t right for you at this time, please do share it with others. Fresh voices are welcome and encouraged to serve!

Fresh voices are enthusiastically encouraged to apply!

Call for Volunteers: ArchEx 2018

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We’re seeking a limited number of individuals to serve as volunteers at Architecture Exchange East 2018. In gratitude for their service, volunteers are invited to attend ArchEx for free on the day(s) you help out.

We are looking for volunteers who are capable of completing a number of different tasks throughout the conference. Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one full day in order to receive the complimentary conference registration. Volunteer positions are open to all AIA Virginia members or students at Virginia’s accredited schools of architecture.

While we try to accommodate all requests, volunteers are assigned to positions where we have the need. (Volunteers must fulfill their entire commitment to receive complimentary conference registration.)

If you are interested, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form. We’ll be in touch later to confirm the details of your participation.

Call for Volunteers: ArchEx 2018

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We’re seeking a limited number of individuals to serve as volunteers at Architecture Exchange East 2018. In gratitude for their service, volunteers are invited to attend ArchEx for free on the day(s) you help out.

We are looking for volunteers who are capable of completing a number of different tasks throughout the conference. Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one full day in order to receive the complimentary conference registration. Volunteer positions are open to all AIA Virginia members or students at Virginia’s accredited schools of architecture.

While we try to accommodate all requests, volunteers are assigned to positions where we have the need. (Volunteers must fulfill their entire commitment to receive complimentary conference registration.)

If you are interested, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form. We’ll be in touch later to confirm the details of your participation.

Attend ArchEx for Free

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We’re seeking individuals to serve as volunteers at Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx). In exchange for your service, you can attend ArchEx for free on the day(s) you volunteer. Architecture Exchange East takes place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Nov. 2-4, 2016.

We are looking for volunteers who are capable of completing a number of different tasks throughout the conference including hosting events, monitoring classrooms, assisting at registration, and more. Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one full day in order to receive the complimentary conference registration. While we try to accommodate all requests, you’ll be assigned to where you are needed most.

Limited positions available, so please contact us right away.

Contact Marshall Dreiling via email at mdreiling@aiava.org.

Registration for ArchEx 2016 opens Aug. 30, 2016.

Architecture Exchange East – Call for Volunteers

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We’re seeking a limited number of individuals to serve as volunteers at Architecture Exchange East. In exchange for your service, you can attend ArchEx for free on the day(s) you help out. Architecture Exchange East takes place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Nov. 4-6, 2015. Find out more at www.archex.net.

We are looking for volunteers who are capable of completing a number of different tasks throughout the conference. Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one full day in order to receive the complimentary conference registration.

While we try to accommodate all requests, you’ll be assigned to positions where we have the need. You must fulfill your entire commitment to receive complimentary conference registration.

If you are interested, please contact us right away.

Contact Hannah Levy at (804) 237-1778 or hlevy@aiava.org

Volunteers Needed for ArchEx

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ARCHEX-250We’re seeking a limited number of individuals to serve as volunteers at Architecture Exchange East. In exchange for your service, you can attend ArchEx for free on the day(s) you help out. Architecture Exchange East takes place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Nov. 5-7, 2014. Find out more at www.archex.net.

Positions:

Seminar Monitor: Seminar Monitors make sure attendees sign in for the seminar, answer questions, and introduce the speakers. Of course, you’re welcome to sit in on the seminar to earn learning units. We try to match monitors with their preferred sessions, but can’t always guarantee you’ll get your first choice.

Exhibit Hall Assistant: As the name implies, these volunteers assist in the Exhibit Hall. You’ll check badges and perform other tasks necessary for the successful management of the Hall.

Presentation Stage Monitor: These volunteers keep track of the time a presenter is on stage and giving a signal when their time is almost up. You’ll also help presenters with the microphone. (Don’t worry — we’ll show you how it works!)

General Helper: These volunteers run errands, collect seminar envelopes, help at the registration desk, escort speakers to their presentation rooms, etc.

Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one full day in order to receive the complimentary conference registration.

While we try to accommodate all requests,  you’ll be assigned to positions where we have the need. You must fulfill your entire commitment to receive complimentary conference registration.

Volunteer slots are extremely limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis.  If you are interested, please contact us right away.

Ready to sign up? Contact Jim Walker at (804) 237-1777 or  jwalker@aiava.org