Volunteer for Acacia

 

Start with our Volunteer Interest Form

 

Here are a few ways that you can get involved:

Alumni Advisory Teams

This advising approach is typically considered an operational committee, whereby the chairman of the committee is the Chapter Advisor, with each area-­specific advisor comprising the membership of the committee:

  • Chapter Advisor

    • Leads all chapter advisory efforts.

    • Coordinates efforts between the undergraduate chapter and Alumni Association.

    • Attends the majority of chapter meetings.

    • Attend all Acacia Rituals as possible.

    • Attends undergraduate executive officer meetings.

    • Assists chapters in all areas of operations.

    • Provides mentorship to undergraduate brothers.

    • Represents the chapter at International Acacia events, including serving as a voting delegate at Conclave (an alternate alumnus may serve in this role if the Chapter Advisor is unavailable).

  • Financial Advisor

    • Meet quarterly with undergraduate chapter treasurer.

    • Provide financial guidance and support to chapter.

  • Recruitment Advisor

    • Provide support and training for the recruitment chairman and committee members.

    • Manage a recruitment referral program, proactively reaching out to alumni to gather names of potential new members.

    • Attend recruitment events as possible.

  • Ritual Advisor

    • Provide support and guidance in exemplary performance of the Acacia Ritual.

    • Attend all Acacia Rituals as possible.

    • Helps ensure integrity of new member education programs.

  • Cornerstones/Membership Development Advisor

    • Provide support for leadership, personal development, and Cornerstones programming – both within the chapter and on campus and in the community

    • Be familiar with the latest Cornerstones programming (acacia.org/cornerstones)

    • Serve as a conduit between undergraduates and alumni regarding professional opportunities

  • Faculty/Academic Advisor

    • The Faculty Advisor serves as a conduit between the chapter and the host institution, providing insights into academic and campus concerns, while also serving to advise members in a general capacity

    • Academic Advisors can also be a separate individual from the university if they are qualified to help with the chapters academic success moving forward.

  • Facility Advisor

    • This individual make sure that the chapter is taking care of the physical structure and is responsible with helping maintain the upkeep of the physical structure, as it relates to the undergraduates’ needs.

House Corporation Boards

While the number of board members serving local alumni organizations varies from chapter to chapter, the most common board composition consists of seven to twelve members. It is important for local alumni groups to have a board composition that efficiently meets the needs of the membership. An important factor to keep in mind is that each board member is a volunteer who has made the personal choice to serve and give back to the Fraternity.

  • President

    • Oversees all operations and leads the board.

    • Ensure that the needs of the members of the board are being met.

    • Ultimately responsible for meeting the board’s mission.

    • Make certain that officers are meeting their objectives.

    • Preside over meetings.

    • Appoint committees as needed.

    • Appoint officers upon mid-term vacancies.

    • Serve as liaison with the International Fraternity, providing updates, news, and pictures as appropriate.

  • Vice-President

    • Assists the President as needed and oversee all committees.

    • Assume role of President in the case of absence.

    • Ensure that all committees meet their objectives.

    • Coordinate all programs and events.

  • Treasurer

    • Oversees all financial matters.

    • Develop and maintain operating budget.

    • Assess and collect all membership dues.

    • Ensure prompt payment of all financial obligations.

    • Help coordinate any capital campaign projects.

  • Secretary

    • Coordinates all membership matters.

    • Maintain accurate membership listing and ensure changes in membership information are communicated to the International Fraternity.

    • Take minutes at all meetings.

    • Coordinate production of all newsletters and external communications.