State Association Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering at your state association is an excellent way to gain experience and build your volunteering portfolio. Volunteer opportunities can range from micro-volunteering to joining a committee of interest to running for leadership positions on the state association’s board of directors.
State associations are welcome to share their volunteer opportunities for posting on ASHA's website.
Open opportunities are listed below.
Volunteer position: Vice President of Audiology/Education of Individuals who are Deaf/hard of hearing
Type: Hybrid
Application deadline: April 6, 2024
Description: You will contact chairs after board meetings to convey any questions or charges given by the president, membership, or board members; respond to questions, comments, and concerns by membership; and perform other duties [PDF] on various timelines.
Main role: Leadership, advocacy
Term: 2 years; term ends June 20, 2026
Travel: None
Required experience: Expertise in working with individuals who are Deaf or who have hearing disorders
Volunteering hours: 1-2 hours/week
Number of volunteers: 1
Contact: Louise Keegan at keeganl@moravian.edu
Volunteer position #1: Membership Chair
Type: Virtual
Application deadline: Open
Description: You will lead a committee with monthly online meetings. This committee develops membership recruitment and retention programs to expand the voice of members and promotes the mission of WSLHA.
Main role: Leadership, encouraging and supporting membership, mentoring
Term: 2 years; reappointment is an option
Travel: None
Required experience: Experience as an SLP and the ability to work well with others
Volunteering hours: 1 hour/week
Number of volunteers: 1
Contact: Megan Schoenfelder at wslha@office.org
Volunteer position #2: Nominations Committee Chair
Type: Virtual
Application deadline: Open
Description: You will chair monthly hourlong meetings. This committee seeks out volunteers for board, committee, or individual positions and is responsible for preparation, distribution, and collection of election materials.
Main role: Leadership, mentoring
Term: 2 years; reappointment is an option
Travel: None
Required experience: Work experience as an SLP (we can train you on the specific aspects of the role)
Volunteering hours: 1 hour/week
Number of volunteers: 1
Contact: Megan Schoenfelder at wslha@office.org
Volunteer position #1: Member At Large - Audiology
Type: Hybrid
Application deadline: Open
Description: You will serve as a member of the WyoSHA board; attend meetings; and inform the board about concerns or observations in audiology for the state of Wyoming.
Main role: Advocacy, audiology
Term: 2 years; no end date
Travel: None
Required experience: Member of WyoSHA as an audiologist
Volunteering hours: 2 hours quarterly for meetings, other requirements dependent on activity
Number of volunteers: 1
Contact: Amy Peterson at wyoshapresident@gmail.com
Volunteer position #2: Convention Planning Chair
Type: Hybrid
Application deadline: Open
Description: You will help the president-elect to plan an in-person convention for SLPs and audiologists in Wyoming. You may also help with organization; act as a liaison to the board and the vendors; and arrange speakers with support of the board.
Main role: Professional development
Term: 1 year or more; no end date
Travel: None
Required experience: Member of WyoSHA interested in organizing and facilitating an in-person event
Volunteering hours: Quarterly board meetings (required) and variable hours throughout term based on needs of the position
Number of volunteers: 1
Contact: Amy Peterson at wyoshapresident@gmail.com
Volunteer position #3: Committee of Ambassadors - Audiology Representative
Type: Hybrid
Application deadline: Open
Description: You will play an active role in advocacy for the professions and meet on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. each year; attend necessary meetings; act as an advocate for audiology at the national level; and serve as a liaison to the board.
Main role: Advocacy for audiology, leadership, mentoring
Term: 2 years; maximum of 2 consecutive terms
Travel: Yes
Required experience: Member of WyoSHA who currently provides audiology services in Wyoming
Volunteering hours: Quarterly board meetings, necessary travel as an ambassador, other volunteer hours as needed
Number of volunteers: 1
Contact: Amy Peterson at wyoshapresident@gmail.com
Volunteer position #4: Secretary
Type: Hybrid
Application deadline: Open
Description: You will take minutes at quarterly board meetings; keep track of the agenda; and submit minutes to be posted on the website. You are required to be detail-oriented and to attend all quarterly board meetings in addition to other board meetings outside of quarterly meetings, like business meetings and others at convention.
Main role: Leadership, mentoring, professional development, advocacy
Term: 2 years; reappointment is an option
Travel: None
Required experience: Experience being detail-oriented and attentive, managing tasks, providing timely responses
Volunteering hours: Quarterly board meetings (2 hours/month) and other hours as needed
Number of volunteers: 1
Contact: Amy Peterson at wyoshapresident@gmail.com
Volunteer position #5: Audiology Representative
Type: Hybrid
Application deadline: Open
Description: You will support best practices and awareness for potential advocacy for audiology around the state.
Main role: Advocacy and professional development for audiology
Term: 1 year; reappointment is an option
Travel: None
Required experience: Member of WyoSHA who currently provides audiology services in Wyoming
Volunteering hours: Quarterly board meetings with other duties as needed
Number of volunteers: 1
Contact: Amy Peterson at wyoshapresident@gmail.com
