All employees of AOPA member companies are invited to become more involved in the O&P profession by seeking out a volunteer opportunity to serve on one of AOPA’s Committees and/or Workgroups.
AOPA has an annual call for volunteers for the following committees and workgroups. To learn more about each committee and its responsibilities, click the links below:
- Assembly Planning Committee
- Coding and Reimbursement Committee
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Government Relations Committee (Not accepting applications for this cycle)
- Member Services Committee
- Operating Performance and Compensation Workgroup
- Research Committee
- State Representatives
- VISN Network (Accepting applications for VISNs 9 and 17 ONLY)
Build your network. Advance your career. Give back to the profession. Most importantly, your participation provides a necessary level of support to AOPA by participating in the association’s governance. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to become involved!
Applicants are committing to a two-year term and most committees meet face-to-face at least once per year with monthly conference calls lasting approximately one-hour per call. Additionally, applicants should understand that additional time commitments include reviewing materials and work geared towards accomplishing the goals of each committee.
Call for Volunteers Timeline:
| Annual Call For Volunteers Announcement | May 8 |
| Application deadline | June 30 |
| Notifications on application status | September 30 |
| Volunteer Service Begins | December 1 |
For details about the goals and responsibilities of each committee or information regarding the nominations process, please refer to the Call for Volunteers Policy page online.
For additional information about the nominations process, please contact Betty Leppin at bleppin@AOPAnet.org, or Madison McTernan at mmcternan@AOPAnet.org