The Value of Volunteering
Ready to make a difference? Join a committee!
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Membership Development: Assist in recruiting new members and welcoming them into our community.
Special Events: Help plan and execute FCAA events that bring our members together.
Education: Shape the learning content and experiences of members from all areas of the multi-family industry.
Sponsorship and Advertising: Solicit sponsors and advertisers to support FCAA initiatives.
Tradeshow Promotion: Spread the word on the industry's most engaging tradeshow - FCMX.
Charitable Fundraising: Organize and execute meaningful fundraising events for our charitable causes.
Legislative Advocacy: Engage with local and state lawmakers to advocate for the multifamily industry.
Marketing and Communications: Help promote FCAA events and programs through various channels.
By volunteering, you'll not only give back to the industry but also gain valuable experience, build lasting relationships, and enhance your professional development.
FCAA Committees
FCAA Committees meet regularly to help carry out the activities that shape our association, including education classes and content, legislative advocacy, and member events. Our committee volunteers are what make our association successful! Are you ready to join? Contact us.
Awards:
The annual Circle of Excellence Awards showcase the best of our industry by recognizing leaders, communities, and individuals who are shaping the future of multifamily. Committee members establish award criteria, provide strategic direction, encourage participation, develop sponsorships, and elevate the participant experience.
Education/Programs:
FCAA provides comprehensive education programs with national certifications. Programs include the NALP (National Apartment Leasing Professional), CAM (Certified Apartment Manager), CAPS (Certified Apartment Property Supervisor), CAS (Certified Apartment Supplier), CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician), CPO (Certified Pool Operator), as well as pertinent workshops and seminars. Education committee members plan and develop workshop and seminar content, vet instructors and speakers, and teach classes.
Government Affairs:
The Government Affairs (Legislative) Committee provides Association members with up-to-date information on local, state, and national legislative issues affecting the multifamily housing industry. Members may participate in local and state legislative meetings, and engage in fundraising for the NAA PAC and the Florida APAC. Members are also required to attend FAA legislative meetings.
Maintenance:
The Maintenance Committee empowers technicians to obtain and maintain their PMC licenses through targeted workshops and seminars. The committee supports candidates preparing for the licensing exam and provides the continuing education credits necessary for license renewal. Additionally, members actively manage the CAMT program by scheduling classes, recruiting instructors, and teaching courses.
Membership/Hospitality:
Membership dues and programs provide FCAA with its primary source of revenue, making the Membership Committee an important one. Participants of the Membership Committee develop recruitment tools and activities, define the member experience, actively recruit new members, serve as mentors to new members, and identify membership benefits and services.
Special Events:
Members of the Special Events Committee assist in the creation and execution of FCAA's special events (including the Business Exchange, Golf Tournament, and Holiday Party).
Tradeshow:
FCMX, the annual tradeshow and conference, provides an opportunity for Associate Members to promote their goods and services to Community Members. Committee Members assist in planning the overall experience and the promotion of the event to community and supplier members.
NextGen:
The NextGen Committee is composed of the future leaders of the First Coast Apartment Association. The NextGen committee is open to Supplier and Community members under the age of 35 who are interested in creating a community within the FCAA network. NextGen plans FCAA charity events and drives, and works cross-sectionally with other FCAA committees.
VOICE:
The VOICE of FCAA exists to champion representation, elevate voices, and foster unity through purposeful leadership and collaborative service.
Vision. Openness. Individuality. Collaboration. Empowerment.
The professionals who work within the multifamily industry, and the residents who call our apartments home, represent a dynamic background of experiences.
The Committee focuses on business-impacting activities, fostering a collaborative environment, and providing opportunities to integrate best practices more deeply into our core operations. VOICE will act with an emphasis on outcomes we hope to achieve.
Committee Chair Role Description
Volunteering for a trade association provides several benefits, including the opportunity to network with your peers. It also exposes you to trends and best practices within your profession and gives you leadership training and experience.
Volunteering for a cause-related charity or program also has its benefits, such as broadening your exposure beyond the boundaries of your specific professional network and allowing you to show a more passionate side.
Volunteering is also an excellent way to learn more about a particular role or sector.
Reprinted from Associations Now, January 2013.
For information on how you can make a difference as a volunteer, contact the FCAA office at 904-292-1345, info@fcaaonline.com.