Uphold Professional Standards

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Explore our Principles for Best Practice

The AIC Code of Ethics guides our practice and work. All members pledge to adhere to the code, but we also offer another tier of membership for Professional Members who want to express their dedication to the field, experience, skills, and understanding of the code in practice. We also offer many volunteer opportunities for members to give back to the field, plan programming and events, do outreach, help mentor, and disseminate knowledge.

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Code of Ethics

Our Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice inform everything we do. All members pledge to uphold the code and adhere to the Guidelines for Practice. Reach the code or download a copy in English, Spanish, or Chinese.

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Professional Membership

Member can apply for Professional Membership to express their dedication to the field, experience, skills, and understanding of the code in practice. Only Professional Members can be listed in our search tool.

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Find a Professional Tool

If you are interested in hiring a Professional Member to research or treat an object or offer preventive conservation strategies, use our search tool to find someone near you or look them up by name to check their status. The tool is opt-in for Professional Members, so check with staff if someone you want to work with isn't listed.

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Volunteering

We welcome all members to find a volunteer role with our organization. Search open positions or just let a group, network, or committee know that you're interested in their work.

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