Apply for membership
We welcome professionals and aspiring professionals with a Serbian cultural or ethnic background or those who identify with them by association.
Complete the details below and a member of our team will contact you regarding the outcome of your application.
Code of conduct
Each ASOP member:
1) Must at all times comply with the principles of this Code.
2) Must act professionally, in good faith and in the best interests of ASOP as a whole.
3) Must not make improper use of information acquired as an ASOP member and must have due regard for confidential information received in their capacity as an ASOP member. All ASOP sessions remain subject to Chatham House Rules.
4) Must not engage in conduct likely to discredit ASOP.
5) Must not allow personal interests to conflict with the interests of ASOP.
6) Should encourage the reporting of breaches of this Code to ASOP Secretary, promote ethnical behaviour and protect other members who report violations and other misconduct in good faith.
Penalties for breach of this Code
Where a member is suspected of having breached this Code, ASOP will investigate the matter. If the suspected breach is proven, ASOP reserves the right to apply appropriate penalties, including, in the first instance, issuing a formal warning followed by revocation of membership for repeat violations.
Our values
NETWORK - Reach out to others and connect
ASOP holds a number of networking events during the year in order to:
encourage members to connect with others in the ASOP community
enable the exchange of new ideas and perspectives
provide advice and support
develop social and professional contacts
alert members to new job opportunities
CONTRIBUTE - Give as much as you receive
ASOP strives to leverage the skills and capabilities of its membership base in order to enhance the ASOP community offerings. Opportunities to contribute include:
volunteering for current and future projects
authoring and proof reading materials
presenting on an area of expertise
general assistance with event set up
sponsorship
mentoring
GROW – Pursue growth and leverage the ‘collective genius’
At the core of ASOP is a dedication to the growth and education of its members. We organise quarterly events with speakers who provide relevant and tailored information from their area of expertise. Our network offers access to established professionals who are able to share their knowledge and experience.