Membership Audit and Control Committee (MACC)
Ensure AAHA’s standards are upheld and new members meet qualifications.
Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved
Join AAHA as a remote volunteer and help play a vital role in advancing excellence in veterinary practice. As a volunteer, you’ll support our work to refine accreditation standards, advance veterinary education, and promote animal welfare.
From helping develop educational resources to advocating for responsible pet ownership, your contributions will directly impact the veterinary community and the pets they care for. No matter where you are, your skills and passion can make a difference.
Be a part of AAHA’s mission to simplify the journey toward excellence for veterinary practices —volunteer with us today!
Practice Accreditation Committee (PAC)
Help improve the accreditation experience for AAHA practices.
Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC)
Evaluate applicants for the Board of Directors and make nominations for appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What Does Volunteering Require?
For MACC, PAC and LINC:
- There are both DVM and non-DVM opportunities
- Must be an AAHA Accredited Practice Team Member whose practice has maintained AAHA Accreditation in good standing for at least three consecutive years prior to appointment.
- Complete an annual orientation at the start of term sometime in September
- At least a 1-year commitment
For other remote volunteer opportunities:
- We offer a variety of remote volunteer opportunities, please review specific opportunities for requirements for each position.
When can I volunteer?
The three committees, MACC, PAC and LINC all have terms which begin in September immediately following AAHA Con and run until the following year. Volunteers serve an initial one (1) year term followed by a two (2) year term if they choose to continue on the committee.
Other volunteer opportunities could require participation for a few weeks or a few months, please review specific opportunities for their requirements.
How to apply?
If you are interested in our volunteer opportunities, please use the sign-up sheet below and mark all opportunities you are interested in. If you are interested in a specific opportunity, please write that in the ‘other’ box on the sign up sheet.
How much time commitment is expected from volunteers?
The time commitment varies depending on the role. Be sure to review each opportunity for specific details on the expected time commitment.
Available remote opportunities are listed below and we regularly update this list as our needs change.
- AAHA Volunteer Writer
- Ad hoc task forces
- Survey groups
- Peer reviewing articles
- Article writing for various publications