Members Making an Impact Together
PAEA is a community shaped by members who share their time, expertise, and leadership to support one another and strengthen PA education.
There are many ways to contribute through volunteer service, from leadership roles to short-term projects, and everything in between. Every contribution helps strengthen the profession and the community it serves.
Together, these efforts create something larger than any one program or institution: a community built on connection, shared purpose, and a commitment to advancing PA education.
Current Openings: View Opportunities and Apply
Become a VolunteerVolunteer Community by the Numbers
533 Volunteers
have contributed their time and expertise so far in 2026
40 Committees, Working Groups, and Advisory Bodies
supporting the profession in 2026
217 Institutions Represented
across the volunteer community
Meet the Members Behind the Work
Across PA education, members serve in different ways, but they share a common commitment to supporting their colleagues and strengthening the profession. Hear why they choose to get involved and what keeps them coming back.
What Members Value Most
For many members, volunteer service is an opportunity to give back to the profession while building meaningful connections with peers who understand the challenges and opportunities of PA education.
Through service, members:
- Connect with educators from across the country
- Share expertise and learn from colleagues
- Contribute to conversations shaping the future of PA education
- Develop leadership skills and broaden professional networks
- Support a stronger, more connected community
Ways Members Contribute
PAEA members serve in a variety of volunteer roles throughout the year as opportunities become available. Application timelines vary depending on the needs of each committee, work group, advisory group, or board.
To be eligible for PAEA volunteer role, candidates must be current faculty or administrative staff members at a PAEA member program or developing program at the time of appointment. Individual Colleague members are eligible to serve in member positions but are not eligible to serve in a chair capacity.
Board of Directors
Provide strategic leadership, fiduciary oversight, and governance to help guide the future direction of PAEA and PA education.
Task Forces and Work Groups
Address emerging issues, explore new opportunities, and develop recommendations on focused topics identified by the Board of Directors and staff.
Standing Advisory Groups
Bring subject matter expertise to issues affecting PA education and provide recommendations that inform PAEA programs, resources, and initiatives.
Short-Term Opportunities
Contribute to specific projects or initiatives, such as reviewing Education Forum proposals, moderating virtual events, or supporting strategic priorities.
Exam Development Boards
Help develop and maintain assessment products that support PA education programs nationwide.
Journal of PA Education (JPAE)
Support the peer review and editorial processes that advance scholarship and research in PA education.
Short-Term Volunteer Positions
The AI in PA Education Webinar Workgroup will provide subject-matter expertise and recommendations to support the development of new webinars for PAEA members. The workgroup will help identify timely and relevant topics related to artificial intelligence in PA education, establish webinar goals and learning objectives, and contribute to the development of webinar content and supporting materials. Some or all workgroup members may also serve as webinar speakers.
Outcomes & Deliverables
The AI in PA Education Webinar Workgroup will:
- Help define the goals, learning objectives, and intended outcomes for the webinars.
- Recommend AI topics relevant to PA educators.
- Contribute to the development of webinar content, including slides, speaker notes, and related materials.
- Review webinar content and provide constructive feedback based on members’ expertise and perspectives.
- Collaborate with fellow workgroup members and PAEA staff to prepare the webinars for delivery.
- Support webinar delivery, with some or all members serving as speakers or facilitators.
Specific webinar topics, assignments, and deliverables may evolve based on member needs and PAEA priorities.
Composition & Term
- 2-4 members.
- Short-term service from approximately December 2026 through April 2027.
- Some or all workgroup members may be selected to serve as webinar speakers.
Member Commitment & Expectations
Workgroup members are expected to:
- Participate in a virtual kick-off meeting in early December 2026 (approximately 1 hour).
- Participate in virtual check-in meetings as needed from December 2026 through March 2027 (approximately 2-3 hours total).
- Complete approximately 2-3 hours of asynchronous work outside of meetings.
- Contribute actively to the development and review of webinar content and related materials.
- Provide timely, practical, and constructive feedback within established timelines.
- Collaborate effectively with fellow volunteers and PAEA staff.
- Communicate proactively regarding questions, availability, or barriers to completing assigned work.
- If selected as a speaker, participate in webinar preparation and delivery in April 2027.
- Comply with applicable PAEA volunteer policies and requirements.
- How to Apply
Applicants will be asked to:
- Complete a brief online application.
- Submit a current CV demonstrating relevant subject-matter, presentation, or facilitation experience.
- Confirm their ability to fulfill the workgroup’s time commitments and volunteer expectations.
Apply By: November 6, 2026
General Information:
- Application submission and notification timelines will vary depending on the position and needs of the committee, workgroup, or board.
- Terms of service will vary depending on the position and needs of the committee, workgroup, or board.
- Each applicant may be asked to sign a Code of Ethics Agreement and to complete a Conflict-of-Interest Policy Form.
- If applying for an Exam Development Board, you may be asked to sign an additional volunteer member agreement.
- All candidates must be a current faculty or staff member at a PAEA member program or developing program at the time of appointment.
- Chair candidates must be a current faculty or staff of a PAEA member program or developing program. Individual Colleague members are not eligible to serve in a Chair capacity.
Volunteer positions will be posted throughout the year as they arise for both ad-hoc work groups as well as standing committees and boards.
Please check back periodically for new volunteer opportunities.
