Volunteer Opportunities
Apply for all open positions on our Volunteer page on GSA Connect.
GSA offers a range of volunteer opportunities, from quick “micro” tasks that take a few minutes to multi-year term positions and many in between. Some positions accept volunteers year-round. Others are open for recruitment during specific times of the year.
Watch the GSA Volunteer Informational Video and read the GSA Volunteer Guide to learn about GSA’s expansive volunteer program, how to pick the best opportunity for you, how to submit an application, and what roles and responsibilities you may have.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.
Micro (a few mintues to several hours- no application required)
- Update your GSA Profile and areas of expertise- allow members to find and connect with you
- Post on GSA Connect- share resources and calls for action
- Social Media Ambassador- retweet and amplify GSA posts
Project (several months to year-long; time commitment varies by project type)
- GSA Journal Reviewer- Ongoing
- GSA Mentoring Program- Ongoing
- ESPO workgroups and taskforces- open for applications in September
- Section workgroups (awards, fellows, annual scientific meeting, member outreach volunteers)- open for applications in October
- Program, Publications, and Products Committee workgroups (editor search, interdisciplinary annual scientific meeting, workshop, webinar, and podcast)- open for applications in October
Term (multi-year commitment; est. 1-3 hours per month, including meetings and work)
- Board of Directors- open for nominations in February
- Section Officers- open for nominations in February
- Society-Wide Advisory Panels (Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Gerontology; Minority Issues in Gerontology; Public Policy)- open for applications in June
- Membership Committee Presidential Appointee- open for applications in June
- Program, Publications, and Products Presidential Appointtee- open for applications in June
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the volunteer terms?
Volunteer terms vary by position. Some are just a few months and others for a year or more. The length of term is included in the position description.
Are there opportunities to volunteer for my member group?
Yes. GSA member groups have various opportunities, including assisting with the selection of award recipients, selecting Fellows and helping develop the section program for the Annual Scientific Meeting. Member group-specific opportunities will include “for all sections” as part of the position title or will have the specific section name in the opportunity.
Are volunteer opportunities available throughout the year?
Yes. See above for ongoing opportunities year-round and check out the Volunteer Opportunities page on GSA Connect to learn more about these opportunities.
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