Volunteer With AOC
Volunteering is a great way to get even more value from your AOC membership. By serving on one of our committees, you’ll have the chance to help grow the association and make a direct and lasting impact on your fellow members. Our volunteer opportunities also provide invaluable networking and leadership development with experts at the forefront of global EW and EMSO community.
AOC’s open call for volunteers runs July 15-August 31, 2026. If you are interested in joining one of our committees, please fill out 2026 Call for Volunteers Form. Please review our committee descriptions and current volunteer opportunities below to find the best fit for your interests and expertise.
Committee leaders and staff liaisons will reach out to interested volunteers. Volunteer positions are subject to availability and selection by committee leadership. Please note: All committee members must be active AOC members.
Answer the call today – volunteer with AOC!
Current Volunteer Opportunities for 2026
| Annual Symposium | Guide initial planning, contribute to the agenda and program, recommend and recruit speakers, and serve as Session Chair when needed. (Note: Currently recruiting for 2027 only.) | 5-6 | None | Biweekly or weekly February/March through December |
| Awards | Promote the AOC Awards Program, judge the nominations, review the awards Operations Manual, and work with the committee chair to create new awards when needed. (Note: Currently recruiting for 2027 only.) | 8 | Committee members are ineligible for the cycle of awards for which they serve. | To be determined |
| Editorial Advisory | Share ideas and opinions for what the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED) and other AOC communications, including From the Crows' Nest podcast, should be covering. Help us decide what members want to read/listen to on an ongoing basis. | 5-7 | None | Every other month |
| Empowering Women in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW in EW) | Attend meetings, represent EW in EW at industry events, and organize events within your geographic location. | Unlimited | Women age 18+ | Monthly with occasional virtual and on-site events |
| Foundation Community Education | Create broader opportunities for exposure to electromagnetic spectrum activities in museums and universities, address workforce and talent pipeline challenges, encourage chapters to establish mentorship programs and events. | 9 | None | Quarterly |
| Foundation Development | Establish fundraising goals and an action plan, work with staff to raise money for the AOC Foundation, and take the lead in member outreach efforts. | 7 | None | Quarterly |
| Foundation EMS-STEM | Guide and assist the association and its chapter in planning and executing STEM-related activities and programs. | 4 | None | Quarterly |
| Foundation Scholarship | Formulate a fair and transparents scholarship evaluation process, review scholarship applications, promote the scholarship program, and oversee the budget allocated for scholarships. | 5 | None | Quarterly |
| Future Leaders | Share ideas and insights that strengthen AOC's support for early- and mid-career EW professionals, while helping to plan, promote, and execute networking events that encourage engagement and growth within AOC’s community. | 2-5 | None | Once or twice a month |
| History | Develop content for the History of Crows podcast, develop partnerships with military and history museums, and assist with other revelant association initiatives, including the AOC History Wall. | Unlimited | None | Monthly |
| International Advisory | Promote an exchange of ideas between the US and international membership of AOC, recommend future direction and provide ROI for international members, identify and promote international programs and events, explore and promote the establishment of new international chapters. | 4 | None | To be determined |
| Nominations & Elections | Recruit candidates for eligible/vacation Board positions, vet anticipated nominees, review the committee Operations Manual, and promote annual elections. (Note: Currently recruiting for 2027 only.) | 5-7 | Committee members are ineligible for the cycle of elections for which they serve. | Quarterly |
| Professional Development | Assist the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Professional Development to identify speakers and educational opportunities for industry members. This also includes reviewing the content submitted by potential instructors. | Unlimited | None | Monthly |