Volunteers
As a leading modern professional body, APM relies on the expertise and commitment of its volunteer community for the development and promotion of project and programme management. This includes the effective delivery of many wide ranging activities for the benefit of individuals, organisations and society including events, publications and product development.
In support of this activity, APM has published a community charter that sets out the key principles by which all those involved with APM work and collaborate together towards achieving our shared vision of a world in which all projects succeed.
APM currently holds the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard. Achieving this quality accreditation publicly demonstrates APM’s commitment to volunteering and effective volunteer management.
There are a number of regular opportunities to be involved with voluntary work with APM through:
Specific Interest Groups (SIGs)
The APM SIGs have an important role to play within APM in creating and disseminating new knowledge. They provide a forum where members and their guests can discuss a particular aspect of project, programme and portfolio management that is of current interest. These groups help further the understanding and practice of tools and techniques within the defined area of interest.
APM Branches
The primary role of the APM branches is to provide high quality events that are accessible to all levels of our membership whilst also serving the wider public good. These events offer opportunities to members to network, make connections and learn about the latest developments in project, programme and portfolio management as well as helping them with their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Volunteers feedback
"Apart from meeting lots of great APM members, it has meant the chance to spread the word about the project management as a first career choice."Teri Okoro |
"2018 was a wonderful year for me as a volunteer for APM. I've made more friends, and enjoyed spending more time, and learning, with PM minded colleagues."Sunchana Johnston |
"The benefits for me have been networking with other project managers. I have also had the chance to do something outside work that is relevant to my career."Annie Maingard |