Get Involved

Get Involved 

Join your colleagues in making APHON a more robust association, and volunteer your time and expertise. APHON seeks members at all levels of practice, education, and experience to serve. APHON also offers opportunities for all levels of commitment and availability.

The work of APHON’s committees is directed by the APHON Board of Directors and may shift based on the priorities of the association and alignment with the strategic plan. All committee members should be current APHON members and in good standing for the duration of their term.

Willingness to Serve

The willingness to serve form is now available. Apply by October 24, 2025 to be considered.

Committees Seeking Volunteers

If you are interested in serving on any of the following committees, consider applying.

Advocacy
Conference Content Planning
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy
Evidence-Based Practice/Research
Local Chapters
Patient & Family Education – Seeking a Spanish-speaking nurse
Professional Development
Task Force Work – (From Membership to new educational product development)

If you have any questions regarding the Willingness to Serve process, please contact the APHON Staff at membership@aphon.org.

Important Dates to Know

The Willingness to Serve form is open from October 1 – 24, 2025.

APHON HQ will be verifying the membership status of all interested volunteers during the week of October 27th.

All volunteer applications will be reviewed by their respective committees during the month of November.

All communications, whether volunteers were placed on committees or not, will go out no later than December 17th.

All volunteers serving on committees during 2026 will be required to join the APHON Committee Kick-Off call, held in January 2026.

Value Statement

APHON is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse volunteer community. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and demographics to apply for our volunteer openings. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences that a diverse group of volunteers can bring to our organization. By actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to create an environment where every volunteer feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission. We encourage all interested individuals to join us in our collective efforts to make a positive impact in our community.

Just a bit of time

  • Vote in APHON elections
  • Serve as a conference moderator
  • Attend a town hall meeting
  • Attend a chapter meeting

Next level of commitment

  • Serve as a content specialist
  • Write an article for JOPHON
  • Review abstracts
  • Judge Poster presentations
  • Present a paper or poster at the conference

More time to devote

  • Chapter leader
  • Committee or taskforce member
  • Project leader
  • Present a webinar
  • Present a pre-conference or concurrent session at conference
  • Volunteer

Really involved

  • Board member
  • Committee or task force chair