Volunteerism? There is little to no wifm. And on top of that, they want me to pay a dues to be a volunteer? I’ll take two kicks to the crotch please.
I could see having volunteerism as a substitute to paying a dues to have a membership. That is a most interesting idea.
I belong to several medical associations, including at one time IDSA (Infectious Diseases Society of America, funny, huh). They provide two things, knowledge and contacts - both huge wifms. I can go to any conference and see the latest and greatest thinking in papers and posters. I can meet and add to my contacts list the kols who wrote the papers and posters.
That is all IDSA needs to do. It ain’t rocket science.