All Volunteer Groups

Browse the full list of CAS volunteer groups - whether or not they are currently recruiting. Please take a few minutes to:

  1. Update your Volunteer Interest Preferences so we can connect you with the right opportunities.

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  2. Review your current Volunteer Groups and resign from any you no longer wish to participate in (and be sure to notify your Volunteer and Staff Chairs).

    Go to My Volunteer Groups


  3. Explore Available Opportunities and select "I'm Interested in Joining" for any groups that are recruiting.

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At the end of September, CAS Volunteers and Staff Chairs will review all submissions to confirm group participation for the coming year.

Admissions Governance Committee

Board Committee

Description

The Admissions Governance Committee is a committee of the Board of Directors established to oversee & support the effective functioning of Admissions in alignment with Board strategy and oversee initiatives for current and future certification products and determine their potential impact on growth, retention, and travel time.

Case Competition Task Force

Task Force

Description

The Case Competition Task Force is responsible for developing and updating case competition toolkits that volunteers, academics and students can utilize to run a case competition on campus. Case Competitions are an important resource for students to obtain practical, hands-on experience with P&C concepts.

Frequency of Meetings:
Monthly

Approximate Number of Hours per Year:
Up to 20 Hours

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Create a new case to be released in 2026.
  • Create sample solutions for current toolkits.

iCAS CE Committee

ICAS Committee

Description

Help shape the future of education in data science, predictive analytics, and related topics by lending your expertise to the iCAS CE Committee. As a volunteer, you will collaborate on developing innovative CE offerings, and play a key role in designing and delivering the annual Data Science and Analytics Forum. This is a unique opportunity to work with fellow professionals and help advance the skills of the actuarial community in a rapidly evolving field.

Frequency of Meetings:
Every Other Week

Approximate Number of Hours per Year:
Up to 30 Hours

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Assist with recruiting speakers and creating the call for presentations for the Data Science and Analytics Forum
  • Assist with the planning and preparation for the Data Science and Analytics Forum
  • Brainstorm ideas for CE content (such as webinars).

ICAS CSPA Project

ICAS Committee

Description

The Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Project Committee develops and grades the program’s culminating project (offered twice a year), designing scenarios and sourcing data sets that reflect real-world predictive analytics challenges. This rewarding opportunity will give you the chance to earn continuing education credit and is a great way to collaborate with peers and help build the future of predictive analytics.

Frequency of Meetings:
Every Other Week

Approximate Number of Hours per Year:
30 Plus Hours

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Brainstorm and create projects (with the help of fellow volunteers) for the Spring and Fall administrations
  • Grade submitted projects (done in collaboration with other volunteers)
  • Candidates can request a mentor to help with their project, so volunteers will have the occasional opportunity to be a mentor for up and coming professionals.

ICAS Exam 3

ICAS Committee

Description

The CSPA Predictive Modeling: Methods and Techniques - Exam Committee will assist in the periodic review of learning objectives, development of study materials, test questions, and other related projects. This committee is also responsible for grading the exams.

Frequency of Meetings:
Every Other Week

Approximate Number of Hours per Year:
30 Plus Hours

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Write exam questions for each administration (Spring and Fall) as well as the practice exam in collaboration with the committee.
  • Exam grading for each administration

International Council

Council

Description

International Council

Member Survey Working Group

Working Group

Description

The Member Survey Working Group oversees the strategy and content of surveys distributed to the CAS Member Advisory Panel, as well as select membership-wide surveys.

Frequency of Meetings:
As Needed

Approximate Number of Hours per Year:
Up to 15 Hours

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Review surveys developed by CAS leadership and volunteer groups before distribution

Open-Source Projects Working Group

Working Group

Description

The Open-Source Projects Working Group was established to coordinate and help practicing actuaries develop, maintain, and use open-source tools and support open-source projects. It also promotes high-quality software development including version control best practices, ensures the sustainability and growth of open-source projects, and increases member utilization of open-source tools and the CAS GitHub platform. In doing so, the group standardizes project development and governance and modernizes actuaries’ skill sets and professional toolkits while promoting a forward-looking technical vision for the CAS.

Prizes and Grants Working Group

Working Group

Description

Oversees the Hachemeister and Michelbacher Prizes Task Force and Research Grants Task Force. Work takes place beginning mid-March through early June for Prize Task Force. Grant evaluation work begins mid-January and concludes in early March.

Specialty and In Focus Seminars Working Group

Working Group

Description

Specialty and In Focus Seminars Working Group considers new events that address emerging topics and other specialty topics.

Volunteer Resources Working Group

Working Group

Description

The Volunteer Resources Working Group (VRWG) focuses on facilitating a high-quality CAS volunteer experience, and overseeing and enhancing volunteer resources, processes, and communications.

Frequency of Meetings:
Every Other Month

Approximate Number of Hours per Year:
Up to 20 Hours

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Recommend improvements to volunteer communications, processes, and support systems
  • Conduct annual volunteer feedback survey
  • Provide input on new or evolving volunteer initiatives and onboarding practices
  • Serve as ambassadors for the volunteer experience, sharing insights from their own involvement
  • Collaborate with CAS leadership and staff to align volunteer engagement strategies with CAS priorities