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Volunteer

Volunteer with The Societies

Give back. Grow forward.

Our Societies are shaped by the members who step up to lead. 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 now open. Join your colleagues in steering society policy and programs while gaining leadership experience that builds your professional credentials.

Ways to get involved

There are many ways to contribute your expertise to the Societies. Use 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.

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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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.