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Happy National Volunteer Week!

April 21-27, 2024

Thank you to our 1,000+ volunteer leaders, who commit their time and effort to advance APHA's vision of optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. We appreciate you!

Want to volunteer with APHA? Check out current openings for leadership appointments, Sections, Executive Board and Student Assembly.

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Spotlight on volunteers: Why and how do you give your your time to APHA?

APHA owes its strengths to the thousands of members who volunteer their time to the Association. In fall 2022, The Nation’s Health asked some of those volunteers to share why they devote themselves to the organization and talk about the work they do. Members cited their passion for making a difference, helping others and the ability to work with like-minded advocates to improve health.

For example, volunteer Kim Townsend, MHA, said she was inspired by the spirit of her “extraordinary” APHA colleagues.

“Their passion, dedication, courage and commitment to creating the healthiest nation are ever-empowering,” Townsend said. “And yet, it is their endless compassion, understanding, kindness and empathy toward each other that leaves me in awe.”

Read volunteer testimonials below, and share yours to help inspire others. Thank you to all of our member volunteers!