AGU Volunteer Interest Form

In a time when science and scientists face growing challenges, connection and collaboration have never been more important. Volunteering with AGU is one of the most meaningful ways to give back to the Earth and space science community. Last year, over 25,000 members volunteered with AGU to support the Earth and space science community!

AGU volunteers serve on committees that shape the organization’s direction, take on governance and leadership roles, guide organizational policy, uphold scientific excellence as reviewers and editors for our renowned journals, and much more.

To indicate your interest in possible volunteer opportunities, please complete this brief survey. It should take less than 5 minutes! It will allow us to get to know you better and help us offer you future opportunities that may match your interest and qualifications. Completing this survey does not obligate you in any way.

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* 1. Your Information:

Your name

Your email

Your company / school / organization

Country where you live (if the US, please include your ZIP code)

Gender

Graduation year of final degree (or expected graduation date) to help us determine career stage

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* 2. Have you already engaged with AGU?

Not yet!

I've volunteered with my scientific section.

I've won an AGU honor (award, prize, medal, etc.) or reviewed submissions for one.

I helped convene an AGU meeting (beyond submitting or presenting).

I've volunteered in OSPA, reviewed travel grants, or otherwise supported AGU students and early career members.

I've served on a Union-level committee.

I've reviewed or edited articles for AGU journals or books.

I was a volunteer scientist for a Thriving Earth Exchange project.

I worked with AGU to communicate my science to policymakers and the public.

Other that you don't see? Let us know!

Please review AGU's volunteer areas below and check all that may be of interest to you. All career stages are welcome.

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* 3. Publications
AGU publishes 24 peer-reviewed journals and books

Opportunities include serving as a reviewer or editor.

I'm interested in volunteering for AGU publications.

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* 4. Meetings
AGU hosts numerous scientific meetings each year, including the Annual Meeting and Chapman Conferences

Opportunities include helping to plan the program or convening sessions.

I'm interested in volunteering for AGU meetings.

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* 5. Student and Early Career Support
AGU supports Earth and space science students and early career scientists in a variety of ways

Opportunities include serving as a travel grant reviewer, OSPA reviewer, and mentor.
Student and early career members have additional opportunities to serve within their section.

I'm interested in volunteering for AGU student and early career support programs.

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* 6. Science Policy & Outreach
AGU advocates for scientists and helps scientists communicate with their community and their policymakers

Opportunities include participating in Congressional Visit Days, advocating with Voices for Science, serving on a position statement writing panel, and engaging as a Local Science Partner.

I'm interested in volunteering for AGU policy work.

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* 7. Governance & Leadership
AGU's Board of Directors is responsible for the legal, financial, reputational and strategic aspects of the organization.

The Council is a large, diverse forum of perspectives, providing input to the staff and other volunteer groups.

Union-level committees partner with staff experts to advance key programs and activities.

Opportunities include running for election to the AGU Board or the AGU Council (both student/early career scientists and section leaders), and serving as a member of a Union-level committees and task forces.
We are currently collecting names for the 2026 Election, you can nominate yourself or someone else for this specific election at https://www.bit.ly/AGUElect2026.

I'm interested in volunteering for AGU governance & leadership.

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* 8. Thriving Earth Exchange
AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange pairs scientists with community leaders to address pressing concerns

Opportunities include providing technical assistance as a volunteer scientist, training as a project manager, or starting a project as a community representative.

I'm interested in volunteering for the Thriving Earth Exchange.

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* 9. Fundraising
To deliver on its mission, AGU seeks to expand sources of revenue

Opportunities involve informing the direction of AGU development efforts, connecting AGU with philanthropic organizations and private sector companies, and serving on fundraising projects within the AGU membership community.

I'm interested in volunteering for Fundraising.

AGU Volunteer Interest Form

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* 1. Your Information:

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* 2. Have you already engaged with AGU?

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* 3. Publications
AGU publishes 24 peer-reviewed journals and books

Opportunities include serving as a reviewer or editor.

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* 4. Meetings
AGU hosts numerous scientific meetings each year, including the Annual Meeting and Chapman Conferences

Opportunities include helping to plan the program or convening sessions.

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* 8. Thriving Earth Exchange
AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange pairs scientists with community leaders to address pressing concerns

Opportunities include providing technical assistance as a volunteer scientist, training as a project manager, or starting a project as a community representative.

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* 10. Tell us a bit about you. What skills, experiences, and perspectives would you bring?

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* 11. OPTIONAL: If you would like to attach a resume or CV as a PDF document, you can upload it here.

AGU Volunteer Interest Form

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* 1. Your Information:

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* 2. Have you already engaged with AGU?

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* 3. PublicationsAGU publishes 24 peer-reviewed journals and booksOpportunities include serving as a reviewer or editor.

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* 4. MeetingsAGU hosts numerous scientific meetings each year, including the Annual Meeting and Chapman ConferencesOpportunities include helping to plan the program or convening sessions.

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* 8. Thriving Earth ExchangeAGU's Thriving Earth Exchange pairs scientists with community leaders to address pressing concernsOpportunities include providing technical assistance as a volunteer scientist, training as a project manager, or starting a project as a community representative.

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* 10. Tell us a bit about you. What skills, experiences, and perspectives would you bring?

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* 11. OPTIONAL: If you would like to attach a resume or CV as a PDF document, you can upload it here.

* 3. Publications
AGU publishes 24 peer-reviewed journals and books

Opportunities include serving as a reviewer or editor.

* 4. Meetings
AGU hosts numerous scientific meetings each year, including the Annual Meeting and Chapman Conferences

Opportunities include helping to plan the program or convening sessions.

* 8. Thriving Earth Exchange
AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange pairs scientists with community leaders to address pressing concerns

Opportunities include providing technical assistance as a volunteer scientist, training as a project manager, or starting a project as a community representative.