Every year many talented, hard working ASHT members help advance the hand therapy profession and patient care through volunteer service.

We know you’re busy, but we encourage you to make time to get involved with ASHT. Participating in the Society often returns unexpected dividends – improved leadership skills, connections with hand therapists all over the country and a better understanding of the issues facing hand therapists in an increasingly complex health care environment.

ASHT has a number of ways for you to get involved. Some take only a few hours, while others require an ongoing time commitment. All positions require computer and internet proficiency and regular access to email. If you have time and energy to spare, please review our current opportunities.

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To apply for a position, please submit a letter of interest along with your current CV to ASHT@asht.org.

Why do I have to submit a CV?

Exhibitor Advisory Committee – Deadline to apply is March 2, 2012

The Exhibitor Advisory Committee (EAC) was established to foster communication between ASHT and its exhibitors, specifically to review and comment on current and proposed exhibit regulations and practices affecting exhibitors; advise ways in which the exposition could be improved for exhibitors and attendees; identify additional information useful to exhibitors; and provide a forum for exhibitor feedback.

ASHT is seeking up to five members each for either one- or two-year terms. This is an all-new committee charged with responsibilities and functions for the 2012 ASHT Annual Meeting. Candidates must be a current sponsor and/or exhibitor in 2012, be able to make unbiased decisions and play a neutral role for the overall good of the meeting and the society.

For more information, or to apply, click here. Please contact Sabina Gargiulo, Sponsorship Sales Director, at 856-380-6831 or sgargiulo@asht.org.

Editor for ASHT Times 2013-2014

The ASHT Times is our quarterly online member magazine containing cutting edge contributions from hand therapists, and news and information from members and staff.

• Are you a capable writer, well connected in the hand therapy community and comfortable soliciting articles from a range of professionals?
• Are you aware of the latest professional developments, able to think creatively about generating and presenting interesting, valuable content to attract and retain readers?
• Are you highly organized, able to commit up to 10 hours per month and able to work to tight deadlines?

If you answered Yes, Yes, Yes, please consider applying for this sought after position.

The ASHT Times editor works with a staff team to plan the annual editorial calendar and develop and deliver quarterly editions. The successful candidate will shadow and assist the 2012 editor before taking over in January 2013.

Reviewers for Scientific Review and Mentorship Board

The Scientific Review and Mentorship Board will provide mentorship to ASHT members interested in pursuing clinical research, review abstract and grant submissions, and contribute to the editorial process of the Clinical Assessment Recommendations text and other ASHT publications. Members who are willing to serve on the Scientific Review and Mentorship Board will contribute to the profession of hand therapy by strengthening our scientific foundation and fostering growth of new researchers in our field. In addition, editorial contributions are recognized as professional development activities by the Hand Therapy Certification Committee for credential recertification.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with research design and methodology, able to review and edit written work with a focus on constructive feedback, and willing to mentor novice writers and researchers. Time commitment will be project specific; not expected to exceed 3-5 hours/week.

Fundraising Task Force

ASHT seeks cheerful, efficient, capable organizers to help achieve ASHT’s fundraising goals. If you have top-notch people skills, you’re passionate about hand therapy and enthusiastic about helping move the hand therapy profession ahead, consider joining our fun team! Whether you are interested in a short term or ongoing commitment, we’d love to hear from you.

Business Practice Committee

The Business Practice Committee (BPC) supports hand therapists who want to open a private practice or those who presently own and/or manage practices in today's healthcare environment by producing resources, disseminating information and responding to contemporary hand therapy business issues. The committee seeks members with experience and a high level in the business of owning/running a practice, availability to assist with inquiries and attend conference calls, interest in working with other dynamic individuals as part of a team and a willingness to invest a two- or three-year commitment as a BPC member.

International Committee Members

The International Committee responds to member questions, moderates the international listserv and conveys salient information. The committee is housed under the Practice Division and also liaises with IFSHT (International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy)

If you are a good communicator, well organized and have connections in the international hand therapy community, please consider applying for this two-year position.

To apply for a position, please submit a letter of interest along with your current CV to ASHT@asht.org.

Volunteers are the heart of any organization.
Thank you for helping ASHT make a difference.