"Digital Volunteer Group"

As part of our digital strategy, during the remainder of 2013 and first half of 2014, the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries will be engaged in two high level projects:  

• the redevelopment of the Profession’s website with a user-centred focus; and 
• the creation of a virtual learning environment (VLE).

To help us with this, we are setting up a Digital Volunteer Group -  a group of people of all membership categories to be our experts in bringing forward ideas, commenting and guiding us through these projects so that the outcomes will truly reflect our members needs. 

There are no formal criteria for members who would like to be a part of this group – all that we ask is that you have an interest in websites, and a familiarity with the profession’s own site, and/or an interest in or previous experience of online learning.  We would also expect members to have an understanding of the ‘member journey’ concept.  No special technical knowledge is required.

There are likely to be a variety of opportunities over the next few months in which members can get involved – tasks will include exploratory meetings with our digital agency; testing of new proposals/information architecture; and feedback on design issues. 

Membership of the "Digital Volunteer Group" is a great opportunity to get involved with two very important projects which will have long term benefits for the actuarial profession, so if this sort of thing interests you and you would like to join the Group, please contact Emma Pegg in order to register your interest and to find out more.