Why volunteer for APSA?

Volunteers are an essential part of the operation and culture of APSA. Every volunteer makes a difference to APSA members from all of SFU’s campuses. We would love for you to be one of them. Please have a look below for the volunteer opportunities, time commitment for each opportunity and details below. You could improve the workplace and work lives of over 1600 people.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll be making a huge difference in your workplace and your colleagues’ work lives, and it’s an opportunity to grow your professional network. We’re seeking volunteers from all campuses, all departments and all levels of work. Would you like to make a difference in your workplace?

Volunteer positions open for APSA members:

Joint Position Rotation and Exchange Committee

According to the AD 10.10 Professional Development section 4.3 Position enrichment and position rotation:

The University and APSA will maintain a joint Position Rotation and Exchange Committee that will actively promote opportunities for position rotation and exchange. The Committee will:

  1. Try to match those seeking position rotation or exchange with others,
  2. Keep an index of requests and opportunities,
  3. Advise supervisors on the criteria to apply when making a decision to allow or disallow a requested position rotation or exchange,
  4. Report annually to the University and APSA on the extent and success of rotations and exchanges and make recommendations to enhance position enrichment through rotations and exchanges, and
  5. Study ways and means of providing reciprocal exchanges between the University and external organizations, including agencies, institutions, government and business.

We are looking for volunteers to serve on this committee. Please email lgosyne@apsacentral.ca to express your interest. 

Note Taker for Joint University/Association Committee

APSA needs a note-taker to join the Joint University/Association Committee. The description for this committee below is from the APSA Basic Agreement:

A Joint University/Association Committee (J.U.A.C.) composed of persons authorized to represent the University and persons authorized to represent the Association shall meet at the request of either party to discuss and attempt to resolve such matters of mutual concern as may arise. These matters will include any changes to the policies listed in 9.2 and 9.3 below.

No Unilateral Change on Existing Administrative and Professional Policies

The University agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, it will not change the benefits contained in existing AD10 policies except by mutual consent of the parties. The University reserves the right to change the language and/or the administrative procedures relative to those policies so long as the monetary and non-monetary benefits conferred remain unaltered.

Consultation on New Policy Development

The development of new personnel policies affecting members of the Association Group and the development of other University policies on matters materially affecting members of the Association Group which do not fall under 9.2 above, shall be subject to consultation between the parties. If agreement is not reached, it shall remain the right of the University to determine policy.

Time Commitment
JUAC usually meets once a month for approximately 2.5 hours until June 2026. This is at the Burnaby Campus in person. You will have to take notes and send them to the APSA JUAC members. This is a role that would eventually be informed of JUAC issues and become one of the three members who work on APSA's behalf. 

To apply
Email lgosyne@apsacentral.ca to express your interest.

Finance Committee     

The APSA Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the Association. The committee, chaired by the Treasurer, works closely with the Executive Director and financial advisors as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. The committee comprises two to four APSA members and the Executive Director.

The committee is looking for members with a financial background who can advise the Executive Director and Treasurer on financial documents related to the APSA financial review for the Annual General Meeting, as well as other relevant financial matters for APSA.

If you are interested, please contact lgosyne@apsacentral.ca to express your interest.

Advocacy Committee

This committee assists and advises APSA members on their rights and entitlements (according to the AD 10 Policies) and work-related problems. The committee provides representation as observers and advisors in disputes with the University, educates APSA members about SFU policies, deals with grievances and consults with legal counsel when necessary.

Time Commitment
The committee meets twice a month. There is, however, a more significant time commitment due to advocacy training, grievance meetings and other activities.

Please note that this particular committee deals with highly sensitive and confidential issues.

Next Steps

If you’re interested, please fill out this online form, and a committee member will respond with more details.