There are several opportunities to become involved with RJOS. Applications are now being accepted for these volunteer roles.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Mentoring Committee Chair - 1 position open Time Commitment: Two-year term
- Mentoring Committee Member - 3 positions open Time Commitment: Two-year term
- Scientific Committee Member - 3 positions open Time Commitment: Three-year term
- Membership Committee Chair - 1 position open Time Commitment: Three-year term
- Membership Co-Chair - 1 position open Time Commitment: Three-year term
- Membership Committee Member - 4 positions open Time Commitment: Three-year term
- Professional Development Committee Chair - 1 position open Time Commitment: Three-year term
- Professional Development Committee Member - 4 positions open Time Commitment: Three-year term
- NEW - Development Committee Chair - 1 position open - Time Commitment: Three-year term
- NEW - Development Committee Member - 3 positions open - Time Commitment: Three-year term
- NEW - Communications and Technology Committee - 6 positions open - Time Commitment: Three-year term
Click here to view Mentoring Committee Responsibilities
Click here to view Scientific Committee Responsibilities
Click here to view Membership Committee Responsibilities
Click here to view the Professional Development Responsibilities
About the *New* Development Committees:
Committee members may serve one term of three (3) years and may be reappointed for one additional term. All members should be practicing physicians. The Development Committee will oversee all aspects of fundraising for RJOS, ensure donor recognition activities are in place, and maintain industry relationships and donations.
About the *New* Communications and Technology Committees:
Committee members may serve one term of three (3) years and may be reappointed for one additional term. The committee shall be made up of a chair, 3 other practice surgeons, 2 residents/fellows, and two 3rd or 4th year medical students. We have 3 positions open - we need 2 practicing surgeons and 1 Resident/Fellow. The Communications and Technology Committee will develop the RJOS newsletter, update and develop new content for the RJOS website, and enhance the presence of RJOS on social media. The Committee shall promote brand awareness and a positive Society online reputation as well as generate traffic to the Society website and other social media platforms. Additionally, the Communication and Technology Committee shall post Society news, activities and events information to all social media platforms and monitor these sites to ensure content is timely.
Click here to apply for any of these open positions! Applications for all positions will reamin open until midnight Central Standard Time on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.