Volunteer FAQs

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the ACR! Below are frequently asked questions about volunteering and the nominations process. Many of the answers contain links to other pages on our website to assist you in gathering the information you need.

ACR Standing Committees
Volunteer nominations are open from March 1–June 1 annually. During this time, you may either submit a self-nomination or have an ACR colleague submit a nomination on your behalf. Committee members and chairs are selected by the Nominations Committee in July and submitted for review by the Board in August. Terms begin/end at ACR Convergence.

ARP Standing Committees
Volunteer nominations are open January 3–March 1 annually. During this time, you may either submit a self-nomination or have a colleague submit a nomination on your behalf. Committee members and chairs are selected by the ARP Nominations and Appointments Committee in May and submitted for review by the Board in August. Terms begin/end at ACR Convergence.

Rheumatology Research Foundation Standing Committees
Volunteer nominations are open from March 1–June 1 annually. During this time, you may either submit a self-nomination or have an ACR colleague submit a nomination on your behalf. Committee members and chairs are selected by the Leadership Development Council in July and submitted for review by the Foundation Board in August. Terms begin/end at the conclusion of ACR Convergence in November 2023.

Yes, you may self-nominate for any standing committee. If you choose to self-nominate, pay special attention to the open-ended questions on the nomination form. These questions are critical to helping the Nominations Committee learn about you and your interest in volunteering.

Start by reviewing each committee description. Think about what committee work is of interest to you. Consider your training and work experience – are there areas in which you have skills or expertise? Note the anticipated time commitment – do you have the time to commit to the committee?

Nomination: Please be prepared to update your ACR Account demographics, provide the nominee's top three committee/position interests, and a letter of recommendation for Committee Chair positions, the Foundation Board of Directors and officer positions.

Self-Nomination: Please be prepared to update your ACR account demographics, provide your top three committee/position interests, and a letter of recommendation (only required when applying for Committee Chairs positions, Foundation the Board of Directors and officer positions).

All ACR Board of Directors and officer positions will be asked to submit a 3-5 minute video answering 3-5 questions that will provide insight into what volunteering for the ACR would means to the nominee and how the nominee plans to support the ACR mission during your term. A separate email will be sent to the nominee after the nomination is complete with instructions on how to submit the video. (Exceptions: ACR Committee Chairs and Foundation Board of Directors and officer positions.)

You are not required to submit a letter of nomination if you are self-nominating (exceptions: ACR Committee Chairs and Foundation Board of Directors and officer positions). However, a letter of recommendation is encouraged for all committee nominees. The letter may be from a colleague or supervisor. We also welcome letters from community group leaders (art, medical, religious, etc.) with whom you have completed volunteer activities.

The letter should include your relationship to the nominee (e.g., colleague), highlights of the nominee’s career/training, any past volunteer experience, and why you think the nominee is a great candidate for a particular volunteer position.

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