Volunteer Opportunities

• Doctoral Mentorship Program
• Student Mentoring Program at the Mid-Year Assembly

Do you have a standout student in your program who would be interested in participating in the AANA Mid-Year Assembly Student Mentoring Program? Be sure to recommend them for this unparalleled opportunity to learn from a practicing CRNA leader.  To learn more, please contact Karen L. Sutkus, Administrative Associate.

• AANA Representative to Other Organizations
• Presenter or panelist for other organizations (e.g., FDA)
• AANA Connect volunteer groups
• Open comment opportunities posted on AANA Connect
• Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation is looking for CRNAs and SRNAs to contribute articles.
• Develop articles related to Health and Wellness, Peer Assistance, or Practice for the AANA NewsBulletin.
• Adhoc work teams to develop resources in collaboration with staff (e.g., toolkits, resources)
• Serve as reference for other CRNAs on specific issues/inquiries 

AANA presents an excellent opportunity for you to participate on one of our national committees. You’ll gain valuable leadership experience and enjoy incredible networking opportunities while sharing your knowledge and expertise.

• Bylaws Committee
• Communications Committee*
• Continuing Education Committee*
• CRNA-PAC Committee*
• Diversity and Inclusion Committee* 
• Education Committee*
• Finance Committee
• Government Relations Committee*
• Health and Wellness Committee 
• Journal Editorial Committee
• Peer Assistance Advisors Committee
• Practice Committee
• Professional Development Committee*
• State Organizational Development Committee
• Resolutions Committee (elected)
• Nominating Committee (elected)

*Student position available on the committee.

State involvement is an excellent way to meet your local colleagues, and to network and contribute at the local and state level. Find your state association on our map by region. 

Aspiring to be on the AANA Board of Directors?  Learn more when you you login to the Election Center.

• Health Volunteers Overseas
• MIMA Foundation, Inc.
• Operation of Hope 
• Kenya Relief
• Partners in Health
• Smile Network International 
• Refuge International

For more information see Mission Trip FAQs for CRNAs.

In addition to committee positions, AANA membership also allows you
to help advance our profession by serving in a number of other important roles:

• State Peer Advisors
• AANA Foundation Student Advocates
• AANA Foundation State Advocates
• AANA Annual Congress College Bowl
• Shared Interest Groups – Currently working on ERAS pilot