Member engagement roles offer opportunities for actuaries to collaborate in promoting and advancing the profession. Through these roles, volunteers contribute to initiatives that foster a more inclusive and engaged community of actuaries while promoting professional growth and leadership development.

The SOA Communities serve as collaborative networks that connect thought leaders, lifelong learners, and professionals with shared interest in broader areas of actuarial practice. Each Community is supported by dedicated volunteers who contribute to the development of meeting sessions, content, and engagement opportunities. Volunteers may participate through roles on Community Advisory Teams, Content & Engagement Work Groups, or Topic Subgroups. Learn more about SOA Communities and how to get involved here.

Volunteer roles in Education support the integrity of the SOA’s credentials and the ability of future actuaries to meet the needs of employers, clients and the public. As a SOA Education volunteer, you can choose from a variety of roles that participate in every step of the designation process, from developing exam curricula to creating exam questions and online modules to grading and facilitating professionalism courses. In addition, Education volunteers participate in the SOA's university recognition programs.

The SOA's Communities publish newsletters containing practical information for actuaries and trends impacting their work. Are you looking for a way to gain name recognition, earn CPD credit hours, and establish yourself as an expert? Authoring an article for an SOA Community can help you accomplish those goals. Send your article idea to communitynewsletter@soa.org. Read author guidelines.  All article submissions to newsletters are reviewed by volunteer article co-leads.

Questions may be sent to communitynewsletter@soa.org. 

Volunteers within professional development contribute to the delivery of educational content by developing materials, presenting and/or moderating webcasts, meeting sessions, or seminars. Continuing education is vital to the integrity and advancement of the actuarial profession and one area in which volunteers play a crucial role.

Authoring and content development is the primary route to volunteering within Publications. Learn more about volunteering with the The Actuary.

SOA Research makes a substantial impact on the society at large as well, addressing key issues of relevance and current regulations. As a Research volunteer, you will be the first to learn the latest information. In addition, volunteer contributions help to ensure a quality SOA research product that provides the profession with reliable and practical tools and information. View the Research Institute Committees document for a list of Research Committee Volunteers.