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Learn about volunteer opportunities for APTA CSM.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering.
Our student volunteer opportunity for the 50th Annual APTA CSM has reached capacity and is now closed for this year.
We appreciate the enthusiasm of all our student members. If you applied, stay tuned! All selected volunteers and backups will be notified via email no later than Oct. 31.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Explore additional APTA student volunteer opportunities through APTA Engage, where members can discover various ways to volunteer and contribute to the profession.
Volunteer Responsibilities and Considerations
Responsibilities
- Assist attendees with badge scanning, room monitoring, and navigation at three conference locations.
- Help with poster check-in, registration, and the APTA CSM Events app.
- Serve as a student volunteer coordinator (three solts available: convention center, the Hilton, and the Marriott):
- Lead on-site communication and fill last-minute volunteer slots.
- Manage A/V needs, ensure scanners are occupied, and distribute t-shirts.
Time Commitment
- Attend a mandatory virtual training session on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. ET.
- Volunteer hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13 through Saturday, Feb. 15, with the possibility of a Wednesday afternoon assignment.
- Each day includes three to four shifts, lasting roughly 1 to 1.5 hours each.
Participation During CSM
- Volunteers can attend sessions but may be 30 minutes late due to duties. Full participation is allowed once shifts end.
- Explore the exhibit hall during unopposed hours.
Volunteer Benefits
- Receive a $210 reimbursement of the early bird registration fee* and a free APTA CSM volunteer t-shirt.
- Network with over 16,000 attendees, including PTs, PTAs, and students from all over the world.
- Gain insights into APTA and the physical therapy profession.
*Maximum reimbursement per student volunteer is $210; the remaining $80 of the registration fee is nonrefundable.
Volunteer Requirements
- You must be an active APTA student member. Not a member? Join APTA to qualify.
Volunteer Portal and Application Process
- Log in with APTA credentials to submit your contact info, t-shirt size, and preferred section.
- After signing up via APTA Engage, you will receive a confirmation email with an additional link to sign up via the APTA CSM volunteer portal.
- New this year: Volunteers will be selected through a random lottery to ensure fairness.
- Notification of acceptance by Oct. 31; must register for APTA CSM before the early bird deadline on Nov. 6.
Not a member? Join or renew your membership today to be eligible.
Thank You to Our 2025 APTA CSM Sponsors
