Volunteer Opportunities

AAPS Seeks Volunteers for the 2027 Audit Committee

Play a key role in supporting the Board of Directors in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities -- volunteer to serve on the AAPS Audit Committee for a two-year term, from October 2026 to October 2028.

Applicants should possess a basic understanding of financial documents and internal controls, along with a commitment to integrity and independent judgment.

Committee responsibilities include:

• Recommending an independent auditor to the Board each year, including compensation, to conduct an external audit of AAPS’s financial statements
• Defining the scope of work for the independent auditor
• Overseeing the annual audit process
• Reviewing the draft audit report, including the management letter and auditor comments, and presenting findings to the Board
• Reviewing the IRS Form 990 prior to submission
• Evaluating AAPS' risk management practices and internal controls, and assessing management’s efforts to address identified risks
• Overseeing policies related to whistleblower protections and the reporting of questionable accounting or auditing matters
• Delivering an annual report of the Audit Committee to the Board

Application Deadline: August 28 at 11:59 PM ET

All applicants will be notified about their application status in late September.

Volunteer for the Student Program Support Committee

AAPS is seeking dedicated AAPS members to serve on our Student Program Support Committee!

Submit your application

The AAPS Student Program Support Committee develops and maintains programs that benefit AAPS student members, postdoc members, and student chapters.

Available Positions

AAPS is seeking applications for four committee member positions and one vice chair position. 

• Committee members serve two-year terms from November 2026 – October 2028.
• The vice chair serves a three-year term as a committee officer (vice chair, chair, and then past chair) beginning in November 2026

Committee Members Support AAPS' Programs for Students

Committee members commit to supporting AAPS' mission and its strategic plan.

Committee members must also commit to supporting and implementing the committee’s program plan to provide opportunities for interested students and postdocs to develop an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the field of pharmaceutical sciences and of AAPS.

Requirements

• Maintain membership in AAPS and throughout term of service.
• Spend approximately 3-5 hours a month preparing for and participating in committee meetings and working on committee assignments.
• Attend 1-hour virtual meetings each month.
• Use web-based software, including Microsoft Teams and the AAPS Communities platform.
• Develop a knowledge of existing AAPS programs, products, and services that benefit students, postdoctoral fellows, and emerging professionals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs and interests of students, postdoctoral fellows, and emerging professionals.
• Must not be a member of any *other AAPS Committee.

Refer to the AAPS Student Program Support Committee Charge for more information about this committee.

Application Deadline: August 31 at 11:59 PM ET

All applicants will be notified about their application status in October.

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*Attention: AAPS members are prohibited from serving on more than one AAPS Committee at a time to ensure that many voices from the membership are represented in AAPS’ governance and in the selection of science and programming.

Members will not be considered for roles on other committees until their term is complete.

Members may participate in short-term volunteer activities (e.g., task forces, moderating a session, serving as a mentor) at any time, regardless of their service on an AAPS Committee.

Volunteer at PharmSci 360 and Help Others Grow!

Sharing your expertise at PharmSci 360, October 25-28, in New Orleans, can help other attendees, especially new scientists and first-time attendees, learn and grow.

Create a great experience for students, postdocs, and other scientists by volunteering to serve as a mentor,a mock interviewer or a résumé/LinkedIn profile reviewer.

Applications must be received by 5pm ET, September 16. Volunteer TODAY!

Review Résumés or LinkedIn Profiles 

Help a young scientist make a great first impression in their field!

• Sign up for an hour-long designated slot in the PharmSci 360 Solution Center. Time slots start at 8:30am CT each day of the meeting.
• Review résumés and/or LinkedIn profiles and offer tips for creating a great first impression.

Lead Mock Interviews and Help Emerging Scientists Hone Interview Skills

Conduct mock interviews to give candidates a chance to hone their interview skills. Students, postdocs, and others entering the pharmaceutical sciences have asked for help in presenting themselves as the best candidate for career opportunities.

Interviews are not based on specific job openings – you do not need to have expertise in a specific science.

• Sign up for an hour-long designated slot in the PharmSci 360 Solution Center. Time slots are available starting at 8:30am CT each day of the meeting.
• Candidates should leave their mock interview with advice on presenting themselves well in an interview setting and a sense of what to expect in future interview situations.

Participate in the Mentoring Breakfast

Engage in informal, small group conversations with students, postdocs, or other scientists about their career plans and goals over breakfast Tuesday, October 27, 7am-8:30am CT. Share what you have learned through your own career experience.

• Sign up to participate. Your professional details will be shared with attendees to help connect them with the right mentor.
• Attend the breakfast, chat with participants, and offer career advice at your table.

Help First-time Attendees – Be a Conference Buddy

Share tips with first-time attendees on how to make the most out of the meeting and AAPS. It is an easy way to enrich your conference experience and meet new scientific colleagues.

• Sign up to be matched with a first-time attendee with similar interests.
• You will be matched approximately a week before the meeting begins.
• As a meeting veteran, you will contact your assigned conference buddy before the meeting to schedule times to connect during the event, such as the opening general session or a symposium that interests you both.
• During PharmSci 360 you and your buddy can discuss intriguing sessions you have seen, meet for lunch or dinner, browse the Solution Center, and discuss projects. What you do together is up to you!

Thank You, Volunteers!

AAPS leadership and staff thank all of AAPS’ volunteers for their amazing contributions in advancing the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health. Because of your support, AAPS members benefit from opportunities to learn, grow, and excel in their careers.