Sharing knowledge with peers leads to professional and personal growth. ASBO International has many volunteer opportunities for members. For maximum volunteer opportunities, please keep your member profile up to date.
Engage in rich, compelling discussions about your profession by sharing resources, creating posts, and responding to questions on the Global School Business Network.
Commitment: Varies
Qualifications: ASBO International membership
Details: For more information, please refer to the GSBN Network User Guide.
Contact: Tamari Palmer
Whether it’s a presentation, a relevant news article, quick tips, or another useful resource, blog about it on the Global School Business Network.
Commitment: 1-3 hours
Details: For more information, please refer to “How to Blog on the Network.”
Call for Proposals opens in the fall for the following year’s conference.
Commitment: 25 minutes to 4 hours as a presenter + prep time
Qualifications: Expertise in an area of school business; must register and pay to attend the Annual Conference & Expo
Details: For more information, please refer to Education Proposals.
Contact: Education Team
Interested in sharing your knowledge with the community? Our team welcomes webinar proposals year-round, and we invite you to connect with the Education Team to explore presenting your ideas and contributing to meaningful professional learning.
Commitment: 3-5 hours
Qualifications: Relevant expertise and experience in the area of school business
Review presentation proposals for the Annual Conference & Expo to determine which topics and content will resonate with your fellow members.
What is trending in school business? Webinar proposals are reviewed throughout the year and your expertise will help ensure ASBO International brings current and everyday topics in front of the members for professional development.
Use your experience and knowledge as a CPA to review abstract submissions with content in the areas of accounting, auditing, and taxes.
Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant
Offer your expertise to collaborate and create digital toolkits, online courses, and webinars.
Qualifications: Expertise in an area of school business
Would you like to share your experience with your peers in one of ASBO’s publications but find putting your thoughts down on paper a challenge? Let us interview you and create an article for a future publication.
Commitment: 1-2 hours
Qualifications: ASBO International member
Contact: Siobhán McMahon
The School Business Insider podcast offers weekly discussions on the latest news in school business, legislative advocacy, and much more!
Contact: Marketing & Communications Team
Contribute as a writer for ASBO International’s publications website, School Business Now. Typical articles range from 600-800 words.
Qualifications: Expertise and/or experience in any area of school business
Details: Refer to the “Write for SBN ” webpage for content topics and guidelines.
Submit a brief article about leadership (tips, tools, resources, or lessons you've learned along the way) to be featured in an upcoming issue of School Business Leader.
Qualifications: ASBO International membership; relevant leadership experience
Contact: Elleka Yost
Write, or help write, an evidence-based, authoritative, in-depth report on a specific topic of importance to school business, presenting a problem and providing a solution.
Qualifications: Relevant expertise and experience in an area of school business
Discuss timely topics with media representatives to help inform the public about school finance, education policy, and pressing issues impacting your school district and the profession.
Commitment: 1 hour
Qualifications: ASBO International member with relevant experience
Volunteers are the driving force behind ASBO International’s mission to promote the highest standards of school business management. Shape your own leadership skills and professional strengths while advancing your field. As committee positions become available, we will reach out to members.
Commitment: Varies by committee
Qualifications: ASBO International membership and relevant expertise and experience; additional qualifications vary by committee
Details: Please refer to the Committee Manual for specifics
Contact: Susan Anderson
Want to make an impact at the highest level of leadership? Become a candidate for a position on the ASBO International Board of Directors. Each fall, ASBO International members elect representatives for the ASBO International Board of Directors to serve the association. Refer to the Board Election Rules Manual on the ASBO website.
Commitment: Three years as a director; additional three years if elected to serve as president
Qualifications: Five consecutive years of ASBO International membership and attendance at three of the past six annual conferences; must complete and submit a candidate packet before the January 4 deadline of the election year
Contact: Angie Tombul
