The CoP is the latest in technology for member networking, interaction, sharing of information, and access to resources and references.  Please visit the CoP to check out what's available or get involved by being a Facilitator.  Volunteer for the Community you most frequent or propose a new Community. 

Are you:

• Proactive
• Responsive
• Self-sufficient, yet willing to use resources when available
• Flexible
• Personable

A Facilitator's main job is to monitor activity within the Community, encourage member participation, and organize Community events (whether virtual or face-to-face) by viewing the page at least every few days.  Several Facilitators can share facilitation responsibilities. Click here to view Facilitator Roles. Being a facilitator is worth 5 CEUs per recertification cycle.

If you are interested in becoming a Facilitator for an existing Community of Practice, please contact volunteer.services@ahima.org, or if you want to be a Facilitator of a Community that has not been suggested yet in the CoP, please use the icon on the toolbar to "Suggest a Community" and complete the electronic form.

Your CSA has opportunities on the state and local associations. The full range of elected and appointed positions, such as president, directors, delegates, and project coordinators are just a link away.  Most of the terms of office start July 1 through June 30. 

To contact a CSA representative from your state, click here.

Most national appointments are made on an annual basis by the AHIMA President-elect and may have one year or multiple year terms. These appointments are generally made in late Summer for the next calendar year.  The names of volunteers that are not appointed to national committees, councils, workgroups, etc., during a given year will be kept on file for other opportunities and future appointments. If you are interested in volunteering for a volunteer group please fill out the online application on the Application to Serve and let us you are interested to volunteer for AHIMA.

Application to Serve

Volunteer Leadership Competencies - Self Assessment (This document outlines the competencies for the AHIMA federation (AHIMA, AHIMA Foundation, CAHIIM, CCHIIM, and CSA) volunteer leadership positions. It explains the core competencies expected for all volunteers and specifies additional competencies for director/commissioner/committee chair roles. It is a useful tool when considering volunteering for leadership positions.)

For additional information on AHIMA's elected positions, contact volunteer.services@ahima.org.