Volunteers get to attend the sessions they help out at free of charge. The knowledge I've gained led to my position being upgraded from administrator to payroll manager. Medford says volunteering has also built her self-confidence. It encouraged me to attempt the CPA's Payroll Management Certificate Program. Art McQuade , an accountant with Cerro Rico Management Ltd. in Vancouver, was inspired to volunteer when he found out the city would host the 1998 National Conference.
Art says the energy and enthusiasm of CPA members in the Pacific region was infectious.
Two months after I joined the CPA, I volunteered to be the region's representative on the Membership Standing Committee. Since then, Art continues to maintain a torrid volunteer pace. He followed up a memorable performance at the Vancouver conference with a lead role organizing regional NPW celebrations held last September. They're so open, friendly and helpful. All the volunteers I've worked with want to make a contribution.