ISOQOL volunteers gain valuable professional experience while also investing in the growth of the Society and the field of HRQL research.
We’ve modified our volunteer program for better volunteer-program matching and to have varying commitment levels. Now you can volunteer based on your preferred work method and how much time you have to give. Volunteer your way:
- Primarily digitally
- Collaboratively through calls
- In-person at the Annual Conference
- With the Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- In a leadership position
We invite you to volunteer! Our volunteers are essential to move and drive the advancement of quality of life. Help us make an impact by completing the volunteer survey today.

ISOQOL President Josephine Norquist with 2023 Outstanding Volunteer Service Award recipient Dr. Ashika Maharaj.
Volunteer Opportunity Highlight: ISOQOL Communications Committee
ISOQOL’s Communications Committee works to increase awareness, recognition and support of ISOQOL to various stakeholders/audiences through the development and maintenance of a communication plan and outreach strategies.
ISOQOL is now recruiting volunteers to serve on the committee’s Newsletter Subcommittee.
Newsletter Subcommittee
The subcommittee is responsible for:
- Identifying topics of interest for ISOQOL’s scientific newsletter, QualityTALK
- Determining topics for newsletter editorial invitations, utilizing the ISOQOL journals, education programs, etc.
- Completing routine topic selection via electronic survey
- Utilizing internal guidelines to approve submitted newsletter editorials
Time Commitment
- Serve a minimum two (2) year term with staggering term dates
- Primarily work digitally on your own
- Attend up to four conference calls per year
If you are interested in volunteering with the subcommittee, complete the survey or reach out to info@isoqol.org today!

The International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) is a global community of researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, industry professionals, consultants, and patient research partners advancing health related quality of life research (HRQL).
Together, we are creating a future in which patient perspective is integral to health research, care and policy.