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Ways to Get Involved

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Area Support 
Volunteers

Looking to get involved at the local level? Consider serving as an Area Support Volunteer (ASV). Work alongside your Area Rep to plan and execute the Area Seminar and support your community as an AWAG ambassador.

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Annual Seminar Assistants

Seminar Assistants (SAs) play a vital behind-the-scenes role in making our Annual Seminar a success, from tech support and decor to helping attendees. It’s a great way to get involved and gain experience you can add to your resume.

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Join the Board of Governors

The AWAG Board of Governors leads the organization’s mission by supporting regional teams and planning the Annual Seminar. It’s a meaningful leadership role with opportunities for impact, growth, and service.

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Area Support Volunteers

Would you like to support AWAG's mission to train, strengthen and connect military communities by serving as an Area Support Volunteer? Support Volunteers will work with their AWAG Area Representative to plan and execute the Area Seminar in the fall. They can also support their region by acting as an AWAG ambassador through outreach in the community to help grow AWAG's brand awareness and reach. Perfect for anyone looking to get started with AWAG, volunteer locally, or short on time to give. This position offers a flexible, local way to get involved.

ASVs do not hold a seat on the Board of Governors, but are essential to AWAG's ongoing success in your communities.

SA Application

Annual Seminar Assistants

Seminar Assistants (SAs) are an integral part of the AWAG team to make our leadership and development seminars a huge success! SAs are worker bees that help in all areas of the Annual Seminar such as decor, tech, answering questions from attendees and more. Serving as an SA can be a great introduction to serving with AWAG and can be good experience to include on your resume. 

We also have SAs at our Area Seminars.  Contact your Community Representative for details on serving as an SA in your local area.

Things to consider:

  • Attendance is required at Annual Seminar from April 24 - 30

  • Travel and lodging costs are covered by AWAG

  • Must be able to lift/move/carry objects up to 25 lbs frequently

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Board of Governors

Applications for the 2025-26 AWAG Board of Governors are now closed. For questions about positions or the applications, email our Chairperson.

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Serving on the AWAG Board of Governors is a rewarding, year long leadership opportunity for those passionate about empowering military-connected communities. Board members help shape AWAG’s vision, support regional teams, and lead the planning and execution of the Annual Seminar. Positions require use of Microsoft Office & Google Suite; some positions required additional expertise and experience. Learn about specific roles by downloading our AWAG BOG Overview here. 

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Things to consider: 

  • Attendance is required at three overnight board meetings during the calendar year (summer, winter & spring).

  • Travel and lodging costs are covered by AWAG.

  • Tentative dates for in-person board meetings are:

    • ​July 24-27, 2025

    • Jan 8-11, 2026

    • April 23-May 1, 2026 (Includes our Annual Seminar dates)

  • Monthly virtual meetings will be established with team.

  • Board members should have access to computer/social media, and consistent/reliable access to internet.

Board Info

Interested In Speaking?

Our area and annual seminars rely on talented, innovative speakers sharing their expertise with our delegates.  We are always on the look out for dynamic presenters.  Topics covered at seminars cover a wide range of leadership skills, ideas for personal and professional development, and organizational management.

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