II.1: Participation
Foster Active Participation in the Organization Other Information:
While outreach is most often associated with interactions outside of one’s organization, a vital resource for IASSIST’s future
is its membership. However, despite the small size of the organization, it must improve its ability to engage new or less-
involved members in its activities. As IASSIST continues to take on new members, it is vital to involve them in order to foster
member retention and to assure the continued vitality and growth of the organization. This strategy will encourage communication
among the membership and provide more open methods for becoming involved in orga nizational activities. These efforts could
have particular impact in regions in which IASSIST has less of a presence. Specific activities could include: § Establish
through the Education and Outreach Committees a mentor- or peer-support program for new or less experienced IASSIST members,
including projects focused on particular areas of the world; § Develop through the Membership Committee a system by which
members throughout the organization can be invited to participate in its activities, such as involvement in committees, action
groups, and conference events; § Institute through the Membership Committee formal activities to welcome newcomers to IASSIST,
such as a special event at the conference; § Sponsor through the Administrative Committee and the Regional Secretaries regional
activities, such as workshops on topics of interest or informal networking events.
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