Volunteer Opportunities

With busy lives, finding time to volunteer can be a challenge. However, the benefits of volunteering are immense—for both you and your professional community! Volunteering provides opportunities to network, build friendships, and develop new skills.

All volunteer positions are open to active APTA Pelvic Health members. Be sure to review each listing for specific qualifications and requirements.

When you’re ready, complete the Volunteer Application and Consent Form. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee placement. If appointed, you will receive an email with information about the next steps.

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  1. A call for volunteers to fill a vacancy will be open for approximately 30 days at www.aptapelvichealth.org/volunteer.
  2. The Volunteer Committee carefully reviews and scores all applications to assess eligibility and suitability for the position. In some cases, an additional committee may participate in the vetting process. While uncommon, certain positions may require an interview as part of the selection process.
  3. Once evaluations are complete, the Volunteer Committee submits a final recommendation to the elected Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for review.
  4. The Executive Committee reviews the recommendation, conducts further vetting to ensure the applicant aligns with the position’s expectations, and verifies there are no current code of conduct concerns. The decision is finalized through a vote in accordance with the Academy bylaws.

Upon successful appointment:

  1. The volunteer receives an official appointment letter from the Academy containing details about their position and is introduced to the respective chair or key contacts. This letter includes a General Orientation Video and shared resources for the volunteer to review on-demand.
  2. The volunteer schedules an orientation session with the Executive Director via Zoom link provided by the Executive Director. During this session, access is granted to necessary platforms and resources, which may include a digital folder, past meeting minutes, agenda templates, and other helpful volunteer resources.
  3. The volunteer meets with their assigned Committee/SIG/Chair at their next scheduled meeting. The respective committee/SIG/task force/Chair provide additional onboarding resources specific to the role. These may include relevant files, deliverables, newly assigned tasks, and details about upcoming meetings, including dates and times.

CAPP Course Volunteer Teaching Assistant (Unpaid)

Do you have an emerging passion for training or teaching? Are you interested in a paid Teaching Assistant contract position for our CAPP courses? Periodically, we are looking to identify and develop new teaching assistants for specific geographic regions or our live online sessions. To qualify as a Teaching Assistant, completion of training as a 'Volunteer Teaching Assistant' (unpaid) is required, along with other prerequisites. If you're interested, please apply to express your interest, and we will reach out to you regarding upcoming opportunities! 

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  1. Review the list of available volunteer opportunities to see which roles align with your interests, skills, and experience.
  2. Consider starting with an entry-level role that allows you to explore your interests while gaining valuable experience within the Academy.
  3. Complete the Volunteer Application and select the "Undeclared (Any)" volunteer position from the drop-down. The Volunteer Committee will use this information to contact you and potentially match you and your goals to current or future roles.
  4. Already completed the Volunteer Application but haven't heard back? Reach out to the Volunteer Committee at volunteer-committee@aptapelvichealth.org —they can help match you with a position that fits your goals.