Position title: Translation Volunteer
Interest Area: Professional Development & Communications
Responsibilities: Translators help ensure the CARA Connection newsletter, materials for students in the Certification programs, and other resources are available in French. With the goal of all CARA communications being bilingual, we always welcome more volunteers.
Hours: As needed
Travel Required: No

  

Position title: Virtual Volunteer (Twitter)
Interest Area: Communications
Responsibilities: Re-tweet and/or quote tweets from @cara-acaar on a weekly basis with the goal of raising awareness of CARA in support of our programs, services, membership, and volunteer goals.
Hours: 15 minutes/week, minimum 3 month commitment
Travel Required: No

  

Position title: Research Administration Certificate Program Ambassador
Interest Area: Professional Development & Communications
Responsibilities: Educate fellow research administrators about the Research Administration Certificate opportunity at Mohawk College through blog posts, CARA Connection articles, social media, and/or in-person presentations at institutions and conferences. CARA has a slide deck available for you to present at your institution or others in your area and funds may be available from CARA to sponsor refreshments.
Hours: 30 minutes/month
Travel Required: No

  

Position title: LinkedIn Community Curator
Interest Area: Communications
Hours: 30 minutes/month
Travel Required: No

   

Position title: Webinar Presenter
Interest Area: Professional Development
Responsibilities: Develop and present a webinar in your particular area of expertise. CARA coordinates the advertising, scheduling, and webinar platform. Presenters submit an abstract and bio for review by the Chair, Professional Development and for advertising. The presenter does a systems test prior to the webinar and the webinar is moderated by the CARA staff.
Hours: 1 hour webinar plus preparation time. Webinars are scheduled at speaker convenience.
Travel Required: No

  

Position title: Mentor
Interest Area: Professional Development
Hours: 1-2 hours/month
Travel Required: No, but you may be able to meet your mentee at the National Conference