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As the leading membership in the regulatory profession, RAPS could not exist without volunteer contributions. Every product, program and service that RAPS offers is the result of volunteers who give their time freely, despite their busy schedules.

There are many benefits gained from volunteering for RAPS including:

  • Strengthening your resume
  • Earning RAC recertification points
  • Developing personal leadership skills
  • Expanding your network of colleagues
  • Maximizing your RAPS membership
  • Advancing the knowledge of your peers


Throughout the year, RAPS staff members continuously review our growing volunteer database when recruiting volunteers for the development of various products, programs and services. Toward the end of each year we also recruit volunteers to serve on various governance and education-related committees and task forces.

Listed below is specific information on RAPS' numerous volunteer opportunities.

If you would like to volunteer or have questions, please contact RAPS at raps@raps.org.

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Volunteer Role Term / Meetings Charge / Selection Criteria
Education Committee Term: 2 years

Meetings: Quarterly conference calls and online collaborative tools

RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for chair

Selection timeframe:
June-July		 Charge:
Responsible for strategically examining RAPS current planning and provide future planning of professional development programs and initiatives to ensure programming is relevant to current and future trends, meets the needs of members, and links to the professional development framework.

Selection Criteria:
  • >8 years regulatory (or related) professional experience 
     
    • Annual Conference Planning Committee Term: 2 years

    Meetings: 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition), monthly conference calls and ongoing electronic communication

    RAC Points:
    1 point for members
    2 points for chair

    Selection timeframe:
    June–July    		 Charge:
    Responsible for developing themes, tracks, topics and identifying session leaders for RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition.

    Selection Criteria:
  • Awareness of RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition (past attendance is preferred)
  • Previous speaking experience preferred
  • >5 years regulatory (or related) professional experience

     
    • Horizons Conference Planning Committee   Term: 2 years

    Meetings: 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Horizons Conference & Exhibition), monthly conference calls and ongoing electronic communication

    RAC points:
    1 point for members
    2 points for chair

    Selection timeframe:
    October-November    		 Charge:
    Responsible for establishing and developing the conference themes, tracks, topics and identifying session leaders.

    Selection Criteria:
  • Awareness of RAPS Horizons Conference & Exhibition (past attendance is preferred)
  • Previous speaking experience preferred
  • >5 years regulatory (or related) professional experience

     

    • Speaker/Presenter
    (Conferences and Webcasts)

    		 Term: As needed

    RAC Points:
    4 points for each hour of instruction

    Selection timeframe:
    Ongoing    		 Charge:
    Responsible for developing presentation, presentation description and learning objectives in accordance with the required project timeline.

    Selection Criteria:
  • >5 years regulatory (or related) professional experience
  • Previous speaking experience preferred
  • Available to travel (if needed)
    • RAPS Online University Author/Reviewer Term: As needed

    RAC Points:
    2–6 points per course hour    		 Charge:
    Responsible for developing or reviewing/updating course outlines, descriptions, learning objectives and narrative content in accordance with required project timeline.

    Selection Criteria:
  • >5 years regulatory (or related) professional experience
  • Ability to compose explanative prose
  • Prior adult training/teaching experience preferred 
    • Awards Committee Term: 2 years

    Meetings: 2 - 3 conference calls per year and online collaborative tools

    RAC Points:
    1 point for members
    2 points for Chair

    Selection timeframe:
    October-November
         		 Charge:
    Review award recipient submissions and select qualified and deserving regulatory professionals for the respective award categories.

    Selection Criteria:
  • RAPS member
    Activities / Responsibilities:
  • Review award submissions and make selections
  • Review and refine (if necessary) award criteria, requirements and submission process
     
    • Ethics Committee Term: 2 years

    Meetings:Conference calls and ongoing electronic communication

    RAC Points:
    1 point for members
    2 points for Chair

    Selection timeframe:
    October-November
         		 Charge:
    Responsible for maintaining and updating when necessary the regulatory Code of Ethics; provide guidance and implementation on the application of the Code of Ethics to RAPS programs, products and services.

    Selection Criteria:
  • RAPS member
     
    • Finance Committee

    Term: 2 years

    Meetings: Quarterly conference calls

    RAC Points:
    1 point for members
    2 points for Chair

    Selection timeframe:
    October-November

    		 Charge:
    Provides input and guidance to the Board of Directors in support of the Board’s financial oversight responsibilities. Ensures appropriate financial policies are in place and that tracking/monitoring/account-ability for funds is accurate.

    Selection Criteria:
  • Knowledge and/or expertise in accounting, financial management, budgeting and business operations
  • RAPS member
    Activities / Responsibilities:
  • Ensure appropriate financial policies are in place
  • Provide guidance to the Board of Directors on financial targets
  • Ensure accurate tracking/monitoring/account-ability for funds
     
    • Nominating Committee Term: 2 years

    Meetings: 2-3 conference calls per year and online collaborative tools

    RAC Points:
    1 point for members
    2 points for Chair

    Selection timeframe:
    October-November    		 Charge:
    Use its best efforts to select 1 qualified candidate from the Society’s membership for each Officer and Director position to be filled on the RAPS Board of Directors. Review/refine nomination process and submission materials.

    Selection Criteria:
  • RAPS member
    • Regulatory Focus Magazine Board of Editors Term: 3 years

    Meetings: 2x per year (June & in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference) and online collaborative tools

    RAC Points:
    5 points

    Selection timeframe:
    March-April    		 Charge:
    Serve as Issue Editors, who solicit and review articles, and write issue summaries for Regulatory Focus magazine. Board of Editors develops the editorial calendar and helps develop policies and guidelines related to the magazine and the Board.
     

    Author/Reviewer
    (Regulatory Focus and other RAPS Publications)

    		Term: As needed

    Meetings:Conference calls and ongoing electronic communication

    RAC Points:
    5 points per article
    1 point per column or editorial
    2 points per education product

    Selection timeframe:
    Ongoing    		 Charge:
    Responsible for authoring/reviewing RAPS published materials.

    Selection Criteria:
  • Relevant professional expertise/knowledge
    • Local Chapter Chair Term: 2 years

    Meetings: Approximately 3–4 local events per year; ongoing conference calls and attendance at RAPS annual planning retreat (held in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition)

    RAC Points:
    2 points    		 Charge:
    Responsible for delivering local networking and educational opportunities for regulatory and related professionals and increasing awareness of RAPS value and mission to local area members and nonmembers.

    Selection Criteria:
  • RAPS member
    Activities / Responsibilities:
  • Presides at chapter events
  • Prepares, with other chapter leaders, the chapter's annual plan of work
  • Identifies, or oversees, the selection of appropriate and qualified speakers for chapter educational events
  • Oversees, with RAPS staff, final event logistical arrangements
  • Provides RAPS staff with program description, speaker biographies, and agenda for chapter events
  • Must adhere to material submission deadlines as specified by RAPS
    • Local Chapter Vice-Chair Term: 2 years

    Meetings: Approximately 3–4 local events per year and ongoing conference calls

    RAC Points:
    1 points    		 Selection Criteria:
  • RAPS member
    Activities / Responsibilities:
  • Works with chapter chair & vice chair to prepare and distribute agenda for chapter events
  • Accurately records minutes of chapter events and submits to RAPS staff

    • Chapter Coordinator/Secretary

    		Term: 2 years

    Meetings: Approximately 3–4 local events per year and ongoing conference calls

    RAC Points:
    1 points    		 Selection Criteria:
  • RAPS member
    Activities / Responsibilities:
  • Works with chapter chair & vice chair to prepare and distribute agenda for chapter events
  • Accurately records minutes of chapter events and submits to RAPS staff
    • Chapter Membership Coordinator Term: 2 years

    Meetings: Approximately 3–4 local events per year and ongoing conference calls

    RAC Points:
    1 points
         		 Selection Criteria:
  • RAPS member
    Activities / Responsibilities:
  • Works with chapter leaders and RAPS staff to develop recruitment and retention strategies suited to the type and level of professionals in the local area
  • Develops outreach plans to extend awareness of RAPS among local companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and other professional and trade organizations
  • Assists RAPS in updating the accuracy of member information in the local area and conducting assessments of member needs in the local area
    • Regulatory Affairs Certification Board (RACB) Term: 3 years

    Meetings: 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition), conference calls and ongoing electronic communication

    RAC Points:
    1 point for members
    2 points for Chair
     

    		 Charge:
    RACB members have full responsibility for the sponsorship, development and guidance of the RAC Program, its activities and formulation of general policy to ensure the uniformity and equity of its administration on a continuous basis.

    Selection Criteria:
  • RAPS member
  • Current RAC
  • Relevant professional expertise
    • RAC Exam Committees Term: 3 years

    Meetings:1x per year, conference calls and ongoing electronic communication

    RAC Points:
    1 point for members
    2 points for Chair    		 Charge:
    Update the RAC Exam questions; ensuring exam is current and relevant.

    Selection Criteria:
  • RAPS member
  • Current RAC
  • Relevant professional expertise



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