“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” – Sherry Anderson
Leadership/Board Volunteer Opportunities
Time Commitments:
We have many time commitments that may be either weekly, monthly, or annually.
Opportunity Description:
We are always looking for individuals to join our OTAO Board. If you are intrigued and want to see the back end/business side of OTAO by following/working closely with an OTAO Board Member, please let us know.
Contact for More Information:
President – Lori taylor
Email: otaopresident@gmail.com
OTAO Archive Project
Time Commitments:
Individual/group availability.
Opportunity Description:
OTAO has many historical documents (back to our licensure in 1947) in boxes stored in many closets in Oregon, and at least one in California, Come, read through, organize, and help us put some order in our history!
Contact for More Information:
Past-PastPresident – Jan Cuciti
Email: jcuciti@cbmcs.com
OTAO Legislative Committee
Time Commitments:
Individual/group availability.
Opportunity Description:
Interested in working closely with OTAO’s lobbyist and Board of Directors?
The Legislative Committee invites you to help with:
Creating and carrying out action plans to defend or assist OT practice in Oregon,
Collaborating with the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board for both legislative and licensing issues,
Collaborating with AOTA on both state and federal legislative issues that affect OT practice in Oregon,
Planning and carrying out one occupational therapy legislative day in Salem each year, and
Submitting articles to newsletters and/or emails outlining current state and federal legislation that affects OT practice when in session.
If occupational justice is your passion and you would like to be more involved, we welcome you to join our team!
Contact for More Information:
Legislative Co-Chair’s – Brooke Gentle, OTR/L and Michael Falcon, OTD, OTR/L, MHA, BS
Email: otaolegislative@gmail.com
OTAO Conference Committee
Time Commitments:
Individual/group availability.
Opportunity Description:
The OTAO Annual Conference Committee plans each event. This is typically a year long planning process, and we value additional support to:
Finalize a venue location (2 in Portland, 1 away is current standard)
Find presentation speakers and posters
Find exhibitors, vendors, and sponsors
Obtain auction items for student scholarships, and maintain constant contact with the associate manager.
If you are great at event planning and want to work closely with the planning committee, please let us know!
Contact for More Information:
Continuing Education Chairperson- Bre Salvati
Email: otaocontinuinged@gmail.com
OOTEP (Oregon OT Emerging Practice)
Time Commitments:
Minimal
Opportunity Description:
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in emerging practice areas of OT? Big on passion and short on time?
OOTEP leadership involves a very minimal time commitment and a chance to enjoy and build a thriving community of OTs and OT champions who share ideas and take action to bring OT into the practice areas that will make the biggest difference for our profession, our patients, and our healthcare system. An ideal candidate is someone who cares about the future of OT, think outside of the box, is self-motivated, and celebrates the power of community. Current OOTEP leaders will provide mentorship to ensure a smooth transition and success for new leaders.
Contact for More Information:
SIS Emerging Practice Liaisons – Kristin Johnson, COTA/L and Paul Zulak, OTR/L, QMHP
Email: otaosis.emergingpractice@gmail.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon
Phone: (971)266-4328
Email: otaoinfo@gmail.com