About Volunteering

Be Discoverable.

The purpose of Volunteer Central is simple. Take a few minutes to complete a volunteer profile so that you are discoverable when opportunities become available. There’s no obligation to say yes if you are contacted about an opportunity.

Volunteer Central is also the place where current opportunities – including micro-volunteering (10hrs or less) – are posted. New jobs are posted as they become available.

Click Here to Open Your Volunteer Profile

You can also nominate someone else for volunteer positions through our Recommend a Volunteer form.

2024 Call for Nominations - AGU Board, Council, Sections and College of Fellows

You can discover more information about open positions through the links below. All candidates should be familiar with AGU's Strategic Plan.

The Leadership Development / Governance Committee reviews nominees for the Board and Council student/early career positions. Section and College of Fellows leaders review nominees for those positions. There is a process for selecting the candidates for the ballot that best meet the criteria.

Board of Directors: Officer and director positions are open. Nominees should be familiar with the Board’s Code of Conduct and Leadership Criteria.

Section Leadership: Open positions include president-elect (who serves on the AGU Council), secretary, and committee member.  Choose all sections of interest to you.

Council Students and Early Career Scientists: Student and early career scientist positions are open for the 2024 election. Nominees should be familiar with the Council’s Code of Conduct and Leadership Criteria.

Volunteers are Critical to AGU's Success

There are currently over 22,000 filled volunteer positions at AGU. Most are in publications and meetings, others are in the talent pool or governance areas of AGU. Without engaged members, AGU could not accomplish its mission.