Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in volunteering for the Academy?

We have openings in the following positions:

Student Council Representative: APTA Student Council is a national community of component volunteers tasked to promote member engagement in the association. Each APTA chapter and section or academy selects one representative to the council. Council representatives will also be eligible to run for leadership roles within the Council. The Academy is seeking one student member in good standing to serve a 1-year term as our Student Council representative.  Terms begin January 1, 2027 and only student members of the Academy can apply.  

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.

Position Description

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!

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