Volunteer Opportunities

As the professional membership society for the sleep field, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine relies on the involvement of members who volunteer their time and expertise to help the AASM advance sleep care and enhance sleep health to improve lives. Throughout the year the AASM offers a variety of opportunities for members to become involved on a committee or task force, as course faculty or chair, and in positions of leadership.

Volunteer opportunities are listed below. Make a valuable contribution to the AASM and help advance the field of sleep medicine by volunteering in one of our available sleep medicine positions!

To apply for future opportunities, please create a volunteer profile at engage.aasm.org.

Deadline: CLOSED

The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves to be considered for positions that will be opening on the AASM Board of Directors and Leadership Development Committee. Learn more.

Deadline: CLOSED

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling for online abstract reviewers for SLEEP 2023. All reviewers must be able and willing to complete reviews during the upcoming holiday season (December – early January). Learn more.

Deadline: Open February 2-23

The call for volunteers is open February 2-23. AASM members can expand their professional knowledge, network with colleagues, and contribute to the sleep medicine field by volunteering to serve on an AASM standing committee. A diverse slate of committees enables you to engage your professional interests within the AASM. Service as a committee member is a one-year appointment with a maximum of three consecutive years, and it requires participation on monthly conference calls and collaborative involvement on projects that meet the committee mandate. Reports are sent to the board of directors on a quarterly basis.

Deadline: CLOSED

Sitting committee members are invited to apply for open committee Chair and Vice Chair positions before the annual call for volunteers.

Deadline: Open

The AASM Foundation invites qualified members to serve as application reviewers for its strategic research, community or training award programs. If interested, please contact the AASM Foundation at foundation@aasm.org.

Deadline: OPEN

The AASM mentor program connects aspiring professionals (mentees) with more experienced professionals (mentors) in the sleep medicine field. The goal of the program is to generate a meaningful relationship for mentors to provide direction and instruction to assist mentees in their personal and career growth through professional development, knowledge and skill transfer, networking, and guidance. Contact membership@aasm.org for more details.

Deadline: Open February 2-23

The AASM Strategic Ambassador Program is a part of the AASM annual call for volunteers. All members are encouraged to submit their areas of interest as part of their volunteer application. The ambassador roles align and support the AASM mission and strategic plan.

Service as a strategic ambassador is a one-year appointment with an annual opportunity for reappointment. Learn more.

Deadline: Open
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is seeking manuscript reviewers. More information for reviewers is available on the JCSM website. If interested, contact Jonathan Wendling at jwendling@aasm.org.

Deadline: Open

We encourage members to share your news, stories, and suggestions for future topics in upcoming issues of Montage, a quarterly magazine for AASM members. If interested, send your professional or personal stories, photos and news to Montage@aasm.org.

Annual Committee Call for Volunteers

  • Applications open February 2-23, 2026
  • Committee on Committees evaluate applications and submit recommendations to the AASM Board for approval March 2026
  • Applicants will be notified of their appointment by email. April – May 2026
  • Applicants accept and submit COI. May 2026
  • Volunteer term begins. June 2026 – June 2027

  • How do I know when the annual call for volunteers is open?
    • Watch for Engage and email notifications
  • How do I get started on the Engage platform?
    • Login to your AASM account
  • How do I create a standout application?
    • Create specific interest statement to show your contributions to the field, volunteering, and committee mandate and goals
  • What are the volunteer requirements?
    • Attend meetings. Check the posted meeting times. Provide expertise to achieve goals.

  • Prepare your documents (relevant activities, CV, AASM membership)
  • Complete your volunteer profile
  • Review volunteer opportunities
  • Complete application
  • Submit application