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Volunteering with the IAM
Volunteers are at the heart of everything the IAM does. Many of the products and services that we offer would not exist without the support of volunteers during planning, development, and implementation stages.
We have an ambitious strategic plan, which outlines how we will support our members, help organisations enhance their asset management capabilities, grow our knowledge base, and develop the IAM and its global reach over the next three years. We need your help to make it happen!
What’s in it for me?
Becoming a volunteer offers a number of benefits, both for your career and your health and wellbeing!
Volunteering with the IAM is a great way to expand your networks within the asset management community. Work with other professionals from all sectors across the discipline and develop new skills to enhance your career. Whether it’s joining an IAM Committee or submitting case studies and articles, we’ve got something for everyone.
The health benefits of volunteering are well documented. They include improved mental health, an increased sense of purpose and greater self-confidence.
How do I volunteer?
Our current volunteering opportunities are listed in the directory below. Read through the various opportunities, and once you find the perfect one (or more) for you, complete the expression of interest form, which includes a simple self-assessment of your asset management experience. Once we have received your completed form, the project lead will contact you to discuss and agree your participation.
If you don’t see the opportunity that’s right for you, you can still complete the expression of interest form and select “Other”. We will hold your details on file, and as new opportunities arise, we will contact you with more information.
Select a type of volunteering opportunity to learn more about it and find out what's currently available.
IAM Committees are groups of volunteers that help to shape the organisation. Our committees tend to meet once each quarter for around 2 hours. Volunteer involvement between meetings is variable and is not compulsory.
Membership of our committees is usually open to members of the IAM only.
Examples of current committees include:
• Membership Committee
• Qualifications, Training and Professional Development Committee
• NxtGen Committee
Long-running groups are generally created to support the delivery of ongoing IAM objectives or larger projects. The time commitment for such groups varies depending on the group and/or the stage of the project. The frequency of meetings and the time commitment expected of volunteers will typically increase around key points of delivery.
Membership of long-running groups is usually open to members of the IAM only.
Examples of current long-running groups include:
• Knowledge and Leadership Group (KLG)
• Hot Topic Groups
• Assets Editorial Team
Short-run projects are an opportunity for volunteers to become involved in delivering the IAMs key objectives through short-term commitment to a project. Involvement is limited to a number of weeks or months, but may be demanding during this period, particularly close to deadlines for project delivery.
Involvement in short-run projects is often available to members and non-members, particularly when specialist input is needed.
Examples of current short-run projects include:
• Qualifications Recognition Scheme
• Company Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering and Mentoring working group
Current Opportunities
Our current opportunities are listed below. Once you have found one that you're interested in, please complete the expression of interest form and a member of the IAM team will be in touch to discuss it with you.
Bitesize Webinars
Bitesize webinars are short, 15-minute webinars designed to demonstrate asset management thinking and development using in-depth real-life examples and case studies.
The viewers should be able to see how asset management was implemented, what the challenges were, how they were overcome, and what the benefits are - both those demonstrated to achieve buy-in and those actually realized.
If you have a case study to share, we would love to hear from you.
SSG Project Team Members
Time requirements
SSG project team members will typically need to commit to 8-10 hours per month. The duration of project will depend on the current development position of the SSG and will range from 2 months to 18 months.
Essential Criteria
To undertake this role, you will need:
- To be a good team player.
- Perseverance.
- To be willing to learn.
- To be willing to research topics/subjects.
- Membership of the IAM (Associate, Member or Fellow).
Expertise
The expertise required for this role is:
- Understanding of Asset Management.
- Familiarity with IAM Anatomy.
- Desirable experience: Any current or past role within an asset management context (e.g. Asset Managers/ Asset Owners/ Trainers/ Educationalists/ Maintenance/ Operations/ HR etc.).
- Desirable experience: Experience in the SSG Subject matter. However, this is NOT essential. If you want to learn more about a particular Anatomy subject, please consider volunteering.
Current SSGs requiring more project team members
- SSG 12: Asset Creation and Acquisition
- SSG 36 & 37: Asset Management System Monitoring, Management Review, Audit & Assurance
SSG Peer Reviewers
Time requirements
SSG peer reviewers will typically need to commit to 1 – 3 days of actual reviewing time. This depends on how much time will be needed to allow for appropriate iterations and feedback discussions but shouldn’t exceed 5 days in total.
Essential Criteria
To undertake this role, you will need:
- Good feedback skills.
- Good communications skills
- To maintain the integrity of the IAM and its processes.
- Membership of the IAM (Member or Fellow).
Expertise
The expertise required for this role is:
- Understanding the relevant subject matter for the SSG requiring peer review.
UK Chapter Conference 2024 Organising Committee
IAM Canada and IAM USA Chapter Opportunities
IAM Canada and IAM USA would like to hear from you if you are interested in getting involved with their Chapter. There are a number of different opportunities available, so please email joe.mooney@usa.theiam.org and tell us how you would like to get involved.