Volunteer Opportunities
Membership
Your membership is the most important contribution to CAA. The greater our membership the stronger our voice will be when it comes to legislative issues. Maintaining your membership in good standing and recruiting new members is a great way to give back to CAA. Your help with this endeavor will be greatly appreciated.
Committee Involvement
CAA has active committees in the areas below that provide operational support to the organization through their projects and programs. These groups meet once a month via video conference and welcome the participation of all CAA members.
Annual Conference Committee Member
The annual statewide conference is always an exciting event, however, there are many aspects and details to consider in order for this occasion to be successful. Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed for both the planning process and during the meeting itself.
Legislation Committee Member
Legislative efforts are the core of CAA's mission to support and advocate for California audiologists. The opportunity to assist with legislative concerns can be very educational and empowering. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Membership Committee Member
The Membership Committee endeavors to recruit and retain members and works closely with the Communications Committee to meet the needs of the CAA membership.
Communications Committee Member
Keeping CAA members updated on events, issues, and informative articles helps share with our membership all of the important work the leadership is doing. Additional assistance and ideas are welcomed in this area.
Board of Directors
The following positions are currently open on the CAA Board of Directors. For a complete job description of the following positions, please contact info@caaud.org
Southern California Legislative Liaison
The Legislative Liaison is an appointed board position of the California Academy of Audiology and functions to monitor, discuss, debate, and facilitate strategy development around policy issues relating to and affecting CAA and the audiology community in CA. Through guidance and collaboration with hired lobbyists, the Legislative Liaison works to advise the CAA Board and other committee chairs on potential courses of action, pursues the implementation of approved strategies, and seeks to educate the CAA community on relevant issues.
Secretary
oversee the records of the Board, including meeting minutes, the charter and any historical documents. When required, the secretary will also sign notes, contracts and other official agreements on behalf of CAA and at the direction of the Board. The secretary will also serve as a member of the Executive Committee and the Conference Committee.
2025 Conference Chairs
The Conference Committee Co-chairs oversee the general conference planning and program development and conference activities and provide oversight for the conference subcommittees.
Other Opportunities for Participation
Website Updates
An updated and easy to navigate website is an absolute must in any business today. CAA has been working hard to make sure our website is as efficient and easy to use as possible. The Communications Committee is looking for volunteers who could be helpful in this area.
Did You Know Email Contributor
Do you have information that would be of value to CAA members or the California audiology community? Did You Know contributors have the opportunity to write an article that will be published on the CAA website and sent out as part of our Did You Know email series.
CAMP Mentor
The California Audiology Mentorship Program (CAMP) provides opportunities for audiology professionals to share their wealth of knowledge and expertise with current AuD students and helps shape the future of audiology in California. Through one-on-one mentoring sessions, our mentors provide invaluable insights that will propel future audiologists forward in their careers and help build lasting professional relationships and networks.
If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities outside the times of an open call for volunteers, please email the CAA volunteer organizer, who will help you get started.