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IOA Member CenterThe Member Center is your hub for all things IOA. Find links to categories to help you take full advantage of your member benefits and access all of our online resources. Access the Member CenterYour IOA ProfileWe are excited to announce our profile system has gotten an upgrade. Improvements have been made to the systems layout to help you more easily edit your details and access your invoices. Please log in using your username and password to access your account and view this new profile layout. Manage Your IOA ProfileMembership BenefitsThe International Ombuds Association (IOA) is pleased to offer valuable membership benefits to help you connect and grow as a professional. IOA provides professional development, networking, mentoring, a peer-reviewed journal, a news blog, and many online resources, as well as a robust and engaging Annual Conference. Learn MoreIOA Online CommUnityThe IOA Online CommUnity is the newest networking resource for IOA members to collaborate, connect, and learn with each other. Log in using your IOA username and password for access to the IOA Online CommUnity platform. Learn MoreOnline Learning CenterIOA's Online Learning Center hosts all of IOA's recorded webinars, conference recordings, member meeting recordings, Virtual Foundations Courses, Virtual Core Courses, Virtual Nuts & Bolts of Setting Up an Ombuds Office Courses. Simply use your existing IOA Profile to log in, track your progress, and obtain PDH credits. Learn MoreJoin the Mentoring ProgramThe mission of the IOA Mentoring Program is to help new ombuds transition into their ombudsing role in a positive and rewarding way by connecting them with an experienced ombuds. This personal relationship provides the new ombuds an opportunity to have an ombuds friend, to gain assistance, and discuss the profession and its challenges and opportunities. Learn MoreUpcoming Events and CoursesSign up for a Core Course, Virtual Foundations or a Webinar. Save the date for upcoming member events, including annual conferences and monthly Community Connections. See Events and TrainingBecome a VolunteerAs a volunteer-led association, IOA offers a variety of opportunities for member involvement. Volunteerism may involve joining a committee or task force, mentoring a new ombuds, becoming a presenter or facilitator for a professional development program, or gaining a seat on our Board of Directors. Get InvolvedIOA's Ombuds ProgramIf you are an IOA member who would like to contact the IOA Ombuds, please visit our resource page for more information. Visit Our Resource PageVolunteer Recognition NominationHelp IOA recognize deserving ombuds for their accomplishments and contributions to our field. Submit a nomination for an IOA Distinguished Emeritus Member today. Submit a NominationBranding MaterialsOur branding helps us celebrate the growth and evolution of our organization and our profession. It reflects a modern interpretation of our core values and traditions while incorporating elements of our 2021-2024 Strategic Direction. Download Branding MaterialsIOA Job BoardThe IOA Job Board is designed to promote the profession and support skilled ombuds practitioners in finding jobs. Visit the Job BoardOutsourced Ombuds and Consultant DirectoryIf you are looking for assistance in developing or enhancing your ombuds program, you may want to consider the option of working with an ombuds. IOA has recently created the IOA Outsourced Ombuds and Consultant Directory (OOCD) to facilitate these connections. Visit the DirectoryOmbuds-Related Networks and GroupsConnect with Ombuds Professionals in Other Communities. Learn More
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