Volunteerism is the foundation of all nonprofit organizations. Volunteering your talents and time in Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc., the Academy of Doctorally Prepared Nurses, and the Journal of the Academy of Doctorally Prepared Nurses (DNP, Inc., ADPN, JADPN) offers meaningful benefits at both the individual and professional levels, while also strengthening the nursing profession.

Professional growth and leadership development
Volunteers gain opportunities to develop leadership, governance, and organizational skills by serving on committees, task forces, or boards. These experiences strengthen abilities in strategic planning, collaboration, mentoring, and decision-making—skills that are essential for doctoral-level nurses in academic, clinical, administrative, and policy roles.

Advancement of nursing scholarship and practice
By supporting initiatives such as research dissemination, professional development programs, and scholarly networking, volunteers help advance nursing science and evidence-based practice. This contribution directly enhances the quality of education, healthcare delivery, and patient outcomes.

Networking and mentorship opportunities
Volunteering creates access to a diverse community of doctorally prepared nurses, faculty, researchers, and leaders. These relationships foster mentorship, collaboration, and career opportunities, while also reducing professional isolation for colleagues in both early, mid, and later career positions. We benefit no matter where we are in our career trajectories.

Influence on healthcare policy and education
DNP, Inc., ADPN, JADPN engage in advocacy, policy initiatives, and the dissemination of these efforts. Volunteers can help shape educational standards, workforce development, and health policy, allowing nurses to influence systems beyond individual practice settings.

Personal fulfillment and professional identity
Contributing time and expertise to a mission-driven organization provides a strong sense of purpose and alignment with professional values such as service, integrity, and lifelong learning. Many volunteers find renewed motivation and pride in helping elevate the nursing profession.

Strengthening the future nursing workforce
By supporting doctoral education, collaboration, and leadership development, volunteers help ensure a strong pipeline of nurse educators, researchers, and leaders. This long-term impact benefits students, graduates, faculty, administrators, healthcare systems, and communities.

Volunteering is a mutually beneficial experience—enhancing the volunteer’s skills and satisfaction while advancing nursing leadership, scholarship, and societal impact.

Volunteers are needed in the following classifications: