Get Involved (Volunteer Opportunities)

VOLUNTEERING WITH COMP

COMP’s success is made possible by volunteers who bring their energy and vision to our many board positions, committees and event planning teams. We’re always interested in your fresh new ideas if you're-considering volunteering, please reach out to appropriate committee chairs or to COMP staff to express your interest. Staff contact information can be found here.

Nominations for COMP Board of Directors 

Each year, the COMP Awards and Nominations Committee is responsible for presenting to members a slate of candidates for vacancies on the COMP Board of Directors. 

COMP is currently accepting applications to fill six (6) vacancies on the Board. One Director has agreed to stay for re-election. Information on the vacant positions can be found below.  More information can be found in the nomination package.

President 

Open to the incumbent Vice-President only, the President serves a two-year term followed by a two-year term as the ex-officio Past President. The President has the following responsibilities: 

  1. Presides at meetings of the board and at the annual general meeting of members 
  2. Undertakes, in consultation with the Board, a major review of the strategic plan and adjust it as required every 3-5 years. 
  3. Develop a self-assessment process aimed at improving the Board’s performance and improve the quality of Board meetings.  
  4. Serves as the primary liaison with other organizations 
  5. Ensures that an orientation package is developed to inform new and existing Directors about the role of the Board and the duties, responsibilities and key functions of the Directors.  

Vice President

The Vice-President serves for a two-year term that typically precedes a two-year term as President. The Vice-President shall, in the absence of the President, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President and shall perform such other duties as shall from time to time be imposed upon them by the Board. 

Directors-at-large (4) 

Directors-at-large serve a three-year term and have the following responsibilities:

  1. Work in conjunction with other Board members in the best interest of the organization 
  2. Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in all Board meetings. In-person meetings are held in conjunction with the ASM and there may be up to 4 teleconferences. 
  3. Be prepared and willing to Chair a COMP standing committee.   

Note: 2024 Director-at-large vacancies are responsible for the Communications, Professional Affairs, Education and Science portfolios. 

COMP members in good standing will be eligible for nomination.   

March 18, 2024 5:00 PM ET is the deadline to submit a complete application as detailed below. 

Applications are considered complete when the following have been received by COMP: 

  • The online application form which includes a short biography (helpful to include comment on why you believe you are suited to the role you are nominating for) and conflict of interest attestation 
  • Signatures of a minimum of two members in good standing who support the candidate submitted through the online nomination form