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Volunteer

Volunteer with the Societies

Giving back and expanding your leadership

Our Societies are shaped by the members who have a commitment to serve, lead, and give back. Whether you are reviewing research for our 13 journals, judging award applications, or mentoring students, your work drives the progress of our disciplines.

Our 2026 volunteer call is an ongoing process with various dates/deadlines across the Societies. When you become a volunteer, you have the opportunity to drive transformational change and increase your leadership skills. Volunteering is more than a commitment to serve and we encourage you to consider how you can utilize your expertise to give back.

Explore elected volunteer leadership opportunities

Want to serve on the Board or in a Division/Section Leadership or as a ASA Community Vice Leader? Submissions open on Sept. 1, 2026 for nominations of interested candidates (submission requires you to be a member of associated Society).

Submissions of interest will be reviewed by associated Society leadership in late 2026 and selections for the ballot will be determined by end of year. Voting will begin March 8, 2027. 

For interested candidates who would like to be considered for an elected leadership volunteer position, these are the steps:

  1. View available positions (by Society) within the Member Hub* to determine position interest and request Application form (opens Sept. 1, 2026)
  2. You will receive an email with the appropriate Application form
  3. Complete the Application form by Priory Deadline: Oct. 23, 2026**
  4. Notification of receipt will be sent to associated email

All submissions completed prior to Priority Deadline will be reviewed by associated Society leadership at the CANVAS 2026 Business meetings to select candidate/s who will be on the Election Ballot for 2028.

*To access the Member Hub, you will be required to login. 
**After October 23rd through Nov. 30, 2026 — Applications may still be accepted. Especially helpful if nominations committee/s are still looking after CANVAS 2026 Business meetings.

Explore Elected Leadership opportunities

Ways to get involved in Committee volunteer opportunities

There are many ways to give back and contribute your expertise to the Societies. View the categories below to find a role that matches your interests and your schedule. Please note that you will have to log in to see opportunities in a specific category.

Deadline for Committee volunteer is Aug. 28, 2026.

Student awards

Review applications and judge contests to recognize the outstanding work of our undergraduate and graduate students.
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Editorial boards

Shepherd research through the peer-review process and maintain the scientific integrity of our 13 journals.
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Education and mentoring

Foster a love for our sciences in the next generation by supporting student and early-career programs.
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Ethics and inclusivity

Build an inclusive scientific community by serving on committees dedicated to diversity, equity, and ethical standards.
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Professional awards

Evaluate award applications and select candidates to recognize excellence and career achievements in our disciplines.
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General interest volunteering

Want to help but not sure where to start? Throw your name in the mix here to be notified of upcoming tasks.
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Explore Community Volunteer opportunities

Want to know more about committees? View all of our committees, including their members and guidelines, at this page.

Become a peer reviewer

Peer review is the cornerstone of scholarly publication. Reviewers evaluate submissions fairly, rapidly, and confidentially for innovation and novel results. We welcome reviewers from all over the world and authors often return the service of peer reviewers by providing their time and expertise as a reviewer. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a peer reviewer and the peer review process by visiting our peer review page.

Are you interested in becoming a reviewer for one of our publications? View PDF to learn how to register as a user in our submission system. Then send us your contact information, journals you are interested in reviewing for, and areas of expertise: Send Message. Please use "Peer Review" as the subject of your email.

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  • Elected leadership volunteer opportunities open: Sept. 1, 2026
  • Priority deadline: Oct. 23, 2026
  • Deadline to apply for committee volunteer opportunities: August 28, 2026

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