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QIRIS is willing to get in touch with proactive people willing to share their passion for scientific research with us. Volunteering at QIRIS is an opportunity of professional growth by getting involved in research projects, or by managing the activities of our Association. No matter what your professional background or area of expertise there are several exciting ways (both virtual and in-house) to engage with QIRIS’ work as a volunteer.
We are currently looking for volunteers in the following areas:
- Volunteers who can provide crucial contribution to research and activities
- Engineers to assist with programming, QA and research projects
- In-house volunteers to assist with a wide-range of activities ranging from assisting with the website, to collecting publications, to searching the internet
- Executives and managers to help write business plans, financial projections, and launch social enterprise initiatives
- Writers to help with grants, marketing materials and product documentation
- Translators to help with updates to the website and documentation translations
- Volunteers with marketing expertise to spearhead outreach to senior communities
If you are interested in exploring one of the opportunities above, have questions for us or other skills that you would like to offer, please write in to: info@qiris.org.
All of the following positions are critical to the success of QIRIS. These positions require you to be self motivated, take initiative, move fast and react quickly, be on-time, and have strong communication skills.
Open positions
Operations and Events (not all of the following are required)
- Responsible for coordinating conferences and seminars
- Submit events to QIRIS newsletter
- Distribute shirts and business cards
- Book event venues, rooms, tables and tools
Marketing (not all of the following are required)
- Strong design skills required
- Create and design flyers and images for screens, website, newsletter, Facebook, etc.
- Submit images for screens
- Create Facebook events
- Create and order business cards for members
Secretary (not all of the following are required)
- Maintain QIRIS roster & application for members
- Maintain record of officer meetings attendance
- Keep track of paid members with the treasurer
- Keep detailed minutes of all officer meetings
- Experience with Google Docs
- Website
- Proficiency with WordPress recommended
- Keep an up-to-date calendar the site
- Maintain featured entrepreneurs section
Communications (not all of the following are required)
- Responsible for producing newsletters
- Attend and photograph majority of the events
- Maintain records of photos and newsletters
- Document and publicize QIRIS events achievements in school newspaper
- Put together the end of the year scrapbook
- Caption pictures and post to social media sites
- Contact potential sponsors
- Contact potential companies for a tour
- Send thank you cards
Treasurer (not all of the following are required)
- Collect membership dues and keep track of paid members in coordination with secretary
- Prepare the yearly budget with the president and ensure that activities adhere to the budget
- Maintain accurate financial records
- Disburse funds and pay bills promptly
- Understand QIRIS and policies regarding financial accounts relating to activities
- Collect all money from members and bill members for unpaid dues
- Refund anticipated money to members
- Prepare a quarterly financial report
- Come up with fundraising opportunities
