Volunteering with APTA is a great way to learn, grow, and make a difference in your association. APTA offers a variety of ways to serve and make a difference for your profession.
The volunteer groups process and structure were recently revised. Please contact APTA's Executive Department at 800/999-2782, ext 3256, or by e-mail at appointedgrouppool@apta.org for more information on volunteering or on the recent revisions.
Board-appointed Volunteer Groups
Board-appointed volunteer groups engage in tasks and activities related to the challenges and opportunities facing the physical therapy profession. Board-appointed volunteer groups include committees and task forces. Committees help inform the Board of Director's decision making on strategies, priorities, and core functions. Task forces help inform the Board of Director's decision making on emerging issues and initiatives.
The Board typically makes committee and task force appointments once per year with additional calls for volunteers for Board-appointed groups going out as needed throughout the year. Appointments are substantially complete for 2011-2012. The next call for volunteers for Board-appointed groups will open in the fall of 2012.
Click the links below for more details on specific committees or task forces, access rosters, or view a complete list of the charges for 2011-2012.
Other Groups
The following groups are separate from the APTA appointed group system and will continue to operate with appointments made to them by the Board of Directors.
American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE)
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Physical Therapy Political Action Committee (PT-PAC)
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Ad Hoc Volunteer Opportunities
Ad hoc volunteer opportunities, including opportunities to serve on staff-selected workgroups that advise APTA staff in areas of association management, come available as needs arise throughout the year. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding these volunteer opportunities in PT in Motion: News Now, your chapter and section newsletters, and other communications channels.
Component Volunteer Opportunities
APTA's chapters and sections are always looking for members interested in sharing their time and talents. Please contact your chapter and sections directly for further details about available volunteer opportunities.
Elected Opportunities
APTA elections are held each year during the House of Delegates to fill open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.