The PMI Cyprus Chapter is an organization run entirely by volunteers. We are a group of professional project managers working together to help each other and to advance the profession. Accordingly, the benefits and services the Chapter delivers has a direct relation to the quantity and dedication of our volunteers. All members who participate in the Chapter by attending our many activities benefit from those activities. However, if you wish to build a true peer network within the organization you will need to contribute. It is the Chapter’s volunteers that are the PMI Cyprus Chapter’s inner circle of project managers. Volunteer contribution has significant Chapter member benefit.
Benefits of Volunteering
For those willing to take on a volunteer role there are many benefits:
- Personal development of leadership and other soft skills in a non-threatening environment
- Peer recognition through interaction and publicity of Chapter activities
- Development of a peer network within the inner circle of volunteers
- Participation in special leadership meetings with Chapter officers
- Potential for succession to Chapter leadership positions
- Satisfaction of contributing to the Chapter’s success and celebrating it at special volunteer-only events
- Credit (PDUs) toward certification renewal
Volunteer Recognition
Volunteers who contribute exceptional service to the Chapter are recognized through events and awards, which are published on the website and can be displayed proudly on your resume.
Volunteering is a very cost-effective way of accumulating Professional Development Units (PDUs) for maintaining your PMP or other PMI credentials. 60 PDUs are required per 3-year recertification cycle, 45 of which may come from "Giving Back to the Profession" activities. Please refer to the Certification area of the PMI website for the official rules and limits regarding PDUs. You are responsible for understanding PMI's rules and for tracking and documenting your own volunteer hours.
Who Can Volunteer and How to Apply
We are always in need of additional volunteers for as little or much as they would care to contribute. However, we do limit volunteer participation to Chapter members only. If you would like to volunteer, please log in to access the volunteer application form and view additional information about volunteer categories and chapter leadership as well as the volunteer engagement process. All volunteers agree to be bound by the volunteer agreement.
If you aren’t a Chapter member, please add the “Cyprus Chapter” Component to your PMI membership in the membership area of the PMI website.
For more information, please contact us at Volunteers.