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Volunteer with AEE! 

As a volunteer at AEE, you'll expand your network, share your skills, gain experience, make incredible friendships, and have an impact in the field of Experiential Education. AEE is sustained by hundreds of dedicated, passionate volunteers each year. We could not do what we do each day without the help of countless community members who dedicate their time, skills, insights, and energy to helping AEE.

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AEE IS CURRENTLY SEEKING:

Regional Council Members and Chairs

What? AEE currently has 9 geographic regions led by regional councils accepting both authority and responsibility for decisions, actions and activities for the region. These can include regional conferences, newsletter, play days, etc.

Who? Those who want to connect with others who are working in Experiential Education, who want a volunteer leadership role, who love giving back to the community, who want to make great friends and connections!

Time Commitment: At least 1-3 hours per month with it varying based on activities in each region. Each council has its own terms and positions to be filled.

Timeline: Councils are ongoing and may be welcoming new members at any time. 

Dr. Nina Roberts Social Justice Scholarship/Micro-Grant Committee

What?  Volunteers who will establish the procedures, process, qualifications and uses for the funds in the restricted fund established in Dr. Nina Roberts name.

Who? Those committed to social justice, supporting community, furthering Dr. Nina’s work, building a financial platform for furthering this work in multiple capacities and providing a new benefit for our members.

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours a month (1-hour of meeting and independent research) with a 2-year term.

Timeline: The application for the new program should open in the next 9-12 months. Committee members who created the program will stay on for the first cycle.

Publication Exploration Committee

What? How can we disseminate Experiential Education research, writings and publications to our community and beyond? This committee will explore how AEE can become the leader in experiential education publications.

Who? If you have experience with publications, publishing, ebooks, podcasts, etc. or ideas about how to get information out there.

Time Commitment: 1-3 hours a month with a 2-year commitment.

Timeline: 6-months to 1 year with potentially further work.

Accreditation Program Reviewers

What? Accreditation Program Reviewers participate in program site visits, providing the Accreditation Council with a clear understanding of the organization and its level of compliance with AEE accreditation standards at the time of the site visit. 

Who? Those who have experience in technical, administrative or managerial aspects of programs and are interested in learning about other programs.

Time Commitment: On-line Training of 1-2 hours; a 3-4 day trip at your availability.

Timeline: Reviewers once trained will remain on a list of reviewers and will be contacted when reviews are needed in their geographic area or area pf professional expertise.

Credentialing Task Force Member

What? AEE is looking at developing a credentialing or certification program for individuals. We have an idea but need help in researching this type of program and gathering feedback from the community on what is needed.

Who? Those with experience in certification programs, education, learning management systems, setting up new programs, or an interest in moving the industry forward. 

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours a month (1-hour of meeting and independent research) with a 2-year term.

Timeline: The Credential/Certification is a Goal in an AEE’s Strategic Plan. The Implementation Plan is to be completed March 2027.

Other Volunteer Opportunities Include:

To review our full Policy Register which includes the Policy on Treatment of volunteers click here.

What Our Volunteers Are Saying

"The AEE Volunteer family is an open and welcoming crew that I've absolutely loved working with”
- Callie, volunteer since 2013

“I've met some really wonderful humans through AEE and my favorite thing about being involved is getting excited about what other folks are up to, and seeing a community of mutual excitement.”
- Deirdre, volunteer since 2019

"AEE is no longer just an organization from which I learn the technicalities about experiential education --it is a family."
- Bré, volunteer since 2011

"I have grown both personally and professionally within the AEE community.”
- Tuesdey, volunteer since 2010

"The AEE crowd has become my home away from home, and everyone is friends with EVERYONE! I became involved by attending the AEE Heartland Region Student Summit, but it wasn't until I volunteered to help with the Southeast Regional Conference in 2016 that I really felt like I found "my people"."
- Laura, volunteer since 2016

"The Association for Experiential Education has been my professional home for over 10 years. I have met some incredible people and each one has profoundly changed who I am as a person. None of it would have been possible without volunteering."
- Brian, volunteer

"I have appreciated every moment of volunteering for the Association for Experiential Education, it has offered me joy, challenge and growth."
- Lise, volunteer

"I found my professional home, the Association for Experiential Education in 2018. I have met some incredible people and each one has challenged me and supported me in ways I didn't know was possible."
- Lucinda, volunteer since 2018

"Working within the accreditation program as a reviewer is an experience that allows your own professional growth combined with supporting the improvement of programs and institutions!" Alan, Member Since 2020