Volunteer Resource Center
At AHLA, every volunteer plays a vital role in shaping our community and advancing health law. We recognize that volunteers' availability and capacity fluctuate over time, so AHLA enables easy entry and exit points for participation
Whether you are just beginning your journey or stepping into a strategic leadership role, our Volunteer Pathways are designed to empower you with opportunities, resources, and support tailored to your interests and goals. Together, we build a thriving, inclusive, and impactful Association.
AHLA’s framework recognizes five pathways for volunteering, each contributing uniquely to our mission. No matter where you are in your journey, you will find meaningful ways to engage and grow with AHLA. Learn more about the skills, volunteer roles, and learning resources for each pathway.
Every volunteer is intergal to AHLA's success. Your participation you will not only make a difference in the health law community but you will grow professionally and personally.
Start your journey today and help shape the future of health law!
Current volunteer looking for position-specific resources? Visit Leadership Onboarding.
This pathway is for members who are exploring ways to get involved and want to contribute in a manageable, low commitment way.
Skills: Interest in learning, curiosity about the organizations' mission, basic communication skills, willingness to engage and dependability
Potential Roles: Judging panelist, mentor or mentee, social Media Contributor, or Writer for magaizine, post/comment in communitites, Moderatate a virtual networking event
Below is a curated collection of recommended resources to explore, providing valuable insights and additional knowledge.
AHLA Policies
AHLA Statements
Information on Mentoring
Information on Health Law Network
This pathway is for members who have begun volunteering and are ready to take on more meaningfult tasks or short-term roles to build their experience and confidence.
Potential Roles: Author, Panelist, Community Ambassador, Fundraiser, Toolkit Contributor, Workgroup Participant, Author, Moderator for Virtual Networking Event
Skills: Initiative and follow through, team collaboration, time management, relationship building, and adaptability.
Below is a curated collection of recommended resources for emerging volunteers to explore, providing valuable insights and additional knowledge.
Information on becoming an AHLA Community Ambassador
Information for Donors and becoming a Fundraiser
Organization Information
Information on Writing for AHLA
General Content Submission
This pathway is for seasoned volunteers who have developed expertise and are eagar to mentor others, lead complex initiatives, or help shape programmatic direction.
Potential Roles: Council Member, Practice Group Vice Chair, Conference Speaker, Peer Reviewer, Webinar Presenter or Panelist
Skills: Project management, leadership of small teams or initatives, strategic thinking, communication and presentation skills, reliabilty and accountability, coaching, cross-functional collaboration, conflict resolution, influencing and persuasion and delegation and empowerment.
Below is a curated collection of recommended resources to explore, providing valuable insights and additional knowledge.
Information on applying for Leadership
Information on Presenting (Speakers/Faculty) with AHLA
General Speaker Resources
Career Insight Session Planning Resources
Strategic Planning Resources
General Fiduciary Responsibility
This pathway is for members who serve in high-impact leadership leadership roles and help guide the long-tem vision and priorities of the Association
Potential Roles: Board of Directors, Cohort Captain, Webinar Speaker
Skills: Strategic leadership, governance and decision-making, inclusive leadership, succession planning
Below is a curated collection of recommended resources to explore, providing valuable insights and additional knowledge.
Anticipated Trends in AHLA & Health Law
Governance and Fiduciary Responsibility Information
Staying on Track
Visit our Governance & Leadership webpage for information on the nomination criteria and process.