Volunteer with NABA

Volunteers are the fuel that power our success and help move our mission forward. With every new volunteer, NABA grows more energized and better equipped to reach our common goals.  
NABA offers a variety of ways for our members to get involved at the National level:

  •  Short-term task-force projects
  •  Local and national committee or board service
  •  Annual convention support

Volunteers Scale Impact

NABA Chapters also have a variety of events and programs throughout the year that depend on the support from volunteers. 

Be a part of making NABA programs a success. Contact your local NABA Chapter today to volunteer in one of the following areas:


Accounting Career Awareness Program(ACAP)

This is a one-week summer residency program held at a local college or university for high school students interested in a career in accounting, finance, business, or entrepreneurship. ACAP provides students with the opportunity to attend classes college classes focused on personal development and college preparation. Students also participate in college campus tours and visit local companies and CPA firms.

Accounting Finance Pipeline Initiative (AFPI)  

The AFPI program is a two (2) and four (4) year high school program designed to provide youth with the opportunity to realize their full potential as future Black Business Leaders.  This program features increasingly challenging project levels designed to prepare at-risk inner city high school students for post-secondary education in the areas of accounting, business, and finance. The primary goal of AFPI is to provide student participants with those specific tools needed to be successful in post-secondary education. 

NABA Cares (Day of Service)  

NABA Cares is a national initiative that highlights the work of NABA members in the community. Each year we join an organization located near our annual convention site to show our dedication to philanthropy and our appreciation to our host city. Community service and outreach is a key part of NABA’s motto “Lifting as We Climb”. 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 

VITA offers free tax help to people who cannot afford professional assistance. Participating volunteers will prepare

Purpose

  • Achieve the goals and objectives to move the association forward
  • Leverage membership for insight and expertise
  • Promote engagement and inclusion
  • Create a pipeline for succession planning

Objective

  • Develop shared goals to better serve our members and stakeholders in a consistent manner
  • Create a stronger connection between members, chapter leaders, and national leaders, and the national office
  • Leverage the platform to share best practices
  • Enhance the member experience; promote of innovative solutions; improve personal and professional development

Structure

  • The task force reports directly to the Chairman/Executive Committee
  • Meetings will be held virtually and in-person (as deemed necessary)
  • Reporting required for the quarterly board meetings
  • National Office will support as needed