Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are essential to advancing the AMS mission. From leading local chapters to reviewing groundbreaking research, your expertise helps us advance atmospheric and oceanic sciences for the benefit of society. Join us today and help make an impact.

Board and Committee Volunteer Opportunities

Our work requires tremendous coordination, commitment, and collaboration between tens of thousands of people. AMS has created a structure of volunteer support that includes six commissions overseeing 140+ boards and committees. Find a group that aligns with your expertise and interests.

Get Involved with Local Chapters

Whether it is helping to promote science education in your local schools, speaking to groups about the importance of severe weather safety, or participating in fun social events, local chapters provide many opportunities for you to get involved.

Volunteer as a Career Adviser

Give back to the weather, water, and climate community by offering job seekers career advice. Apply to become an AMS career adviser and help guide professionals in all stages of their careers. Your experience and words of wisdom will be invaluable to those seeking employment or a career change.

Join the AMS Beacons

Help shape the future of our society as an AMS Beacon, where you'll serve as a vital link between the AMS and its members to ensure everyone feels supported and connected.

Get Involved with AMS Journals

Join a community of dedicated volunteer reviewers and editors. Your expertise will help maintain the high standards of our peer-review process and contribute to the advancement of our sciences.

Help Create a Statement

Help inform key decisions regarding public safety, environmental policy, and resource management. Join a drafting team to update and create Statements of the AMS.

Organize a Short Course

Share your unique expertise, foster professional growth, and equip colleagues with the practical tools they need to solve today’s scientific challenges. Submit your short course proposals on a subject that would be of interest to the weather, water, and climate community.

Take part in a Member Spotlight

AMS members are the key to driving scientific progress and tackling the complex challenges facing the weather, water, and climate community. Share your perspective and experience! Apply to be featured on the AMS Community site.

Help Solve Local Weather and Climate Community Problems

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) partners with AGU Thriving Earth Exchange to offer an important service opportunity to their membership. Scientists and community leaders partner together on science-based projects to address local community needs.