Volunteer OpportunitiesAre you interested in volunteering for the Academy? We have openings in the following positions: PTA Council Representative: Representatives to the APTA PTA Council are PTA members selected by the Academy and confirmed annually. The council is headed by the PTA Council Steering Group. Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Life Physical Therapist Assistant, or Retired Physical Therapist Assistant members who have been Association members in good standing for two (2) years immediately preceding that session of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Council may serve by appointment by the Board as a PTA Council Representative from the Academy. Responsibilities: Attend the annual and special meetings of the APTA Physical Therapist Assistant Council PTA Council. Present to the APTA Physical Therapist Assistant Council PTA Council such matters as are ordered by the Academy Board of Directors and/or Membership. Represent the Academy on all other matters brought before the APTA Physical Therapist Assistant Council PTA Council. This position will be considered for funding at attend the Leadership Congress in 2026. Volunteer Opportunities within CVP Research and Evidence Based Practice: Academy grant reviewers (online / remote): Requirements: Advanced expertise in research methods, grant applications, and critique of investigation proposals. Prior experience reviewing and/or submitting grant applications is needed. Time commitment: 5-10 hours CSM abstract reviews (online / remote): Requirements: Familiarity with abstract structures, research methods, and critical appraisal. Prior experience is not required. Time commitment: 4-6 hours CSM poster judging (CSM 2026 attendance is required): Requirements: Familiarity with abstract structures, research methods, and critical appraisal. Prior experience is not required. Time commitment: 1-2 hours during ACVPPT poster session at CSM CSM platform judging (CSM 2026 attendance is required): Requirements: Familiarity with scientific inquiry, research methods, and critical appraisal. Prior experience is in poster or platform judging is preferred. Time commitment: 4-6 hours including attendance at 2 Academy platform presentations at CSM 2026. CSM platform session moderators (CSM 2026 attendance is required): Requirements: Platform moderators will begin the 2 hour platform session with brief announcements, introduction of speakers / content / themes, and facilitate Q&A after each presentation. Time commitment: 2-3 hours, including attendance at your designated Academy platform presentation at CSM 2026.
For more information about out committees, visit our Leadership Page and click on the committee links. There are also opportunities within many of our committees. Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and let us know! Volunteer
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