Nonprofit organizations like the Electrical Association of Philadelphia rely on the time and talents of volunteers to contribute toward the advancement of its purpose. There are several ways to get involved and contribute while fitting your volunteer work into your busy life.

Become a Board Member
Board leadership is an excellent professional development experience and a great way to give back to your industry. Learn more here.

Committee
Membership Volunteers serve on committees for a specific term, as approved by the EAP Governing Board. Membership is generally required to participate on a committee.

Staff Advisory Group
Volunteers who serve on staff advisory groups provide feedback to the EAP staff team on specific topics or programs; there are no voting rights. EAP Membership is not a requirement to participate.

Working Group
Volunteers who participate in a working group of the EAP have a specific scope of work assigned as well as a defined timeline. Membership requirements vary by working group.

Interested in a leadership role? Learn more about becoming a member of the EAP Governing Board here.

Committee Positions
There are several Committees in need of members to assist with a variety of functions. Please review the opportunities below and submit your application to be considered here.

Audit Committee
The Board is seeking members to join the Audit Committee who oversee the auditing process for the EAP and the EAP Educational Foundation. An audit will be conducted for the 2022 fiscal year.

Volunteer Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Time Commitment: 2 virtual board meetings per year plus 4-6 hours volunteer work
Experience: while not a requirement, candidates with a background in financial management or previous audit or finance committee experience will be given preferential consideration.

Finance Committee
We are looking to staff our Finance Committee who oversee the financial position of both the EAP and the EAP Educational Foundation.

Volunteer Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Time Commitment: 2 – 4 virtual board meetings per year plus 4-6 hours volunteer work
Experience: reading and understanding financial statements and investment reports is ideal experience for member of this committee.

Governance Committee
We are looking to staff our Governance Committee, whose first responsibility will be to review board nominations for the 2023 Governing Board. Additional work will include policy development and volunteer recruitment.

Volunteer Term: November 2022 – December 31, 2023
Time Commitment: 2 – 4 virtual meetings per year plus 4-6 hours volunteer work
Experience: individuals well-established in their career with a wide network and previous board experience make ideal candidates.

Staff Advisory Groups
The following Staff Advisory Groups are seeking volunteers to help EAP staff answer the questions posed below, and others as they arise. Please review the opportunities below and submit your application to be considered here.

2024 Expo Staff Advisory Group
Given the ongoing changes within the energy industry, what should the Expo of 2024 and beyond look like?

Next Opportunity: April 2023

Education/Information Advisory Group

  1. What are the biggest skills or information gaps in your company?
  2. What skills will be needed for your company's future workforce?

Next Opportunity: May 2023

Membership Advisory Group

  1. What connects you and your company to the EAP? Why do you continue your relationship with the organization?
  2. How do we approach building relationships with stakeholders that result in value creation?

Next Opportunity: Fall 2023

Working Groups
Working groups are focused on specific short-term projects that occur routinely. Please review the opportunities below and submit your application to be considered here.

Residential HVAC Rebate Program Working Group
The group is responsible for planning EAP's Spring and Fall rebate programs. The group consists of HVAC Contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers, and representatives from local utilities. The group meets in early June and January for planning meetings.
Next Opportunity: January 2024
Membership required

Locate a Contractor Program Working Group
The group will be responsible for reviewing the services and parameters used within the locate a contractor program. This will be reviewed annually to ensure emerging technologies are included.
Next Opportunity: Winter 2024 
Membership required

Philadelphia L&I Annual Report Card Work Group
Each year, the EAP is invited to contribute feedback on various aspects of Philadelphia L&I’s communications and operations. We are seeking contractors and inspectors who conduct work in the city to participate in answering the survey and participating in the feedback meeting.
Next Opportunity: Fall 2023
Membership required

Questions? Contact Sarah Hagy at (215) 200-6404 or email Sarah.