Volunteer FAQs
How do I join a volunteer group?
Are there any restrictions in applying to volunteer?
What are the volunteer policies?
What type of commitment is involved?
What are the benefits of volunteering?
How are members selected to serve in SIR and SIR Foundation volunteer groups?
When will I be notified regarding volunteer appointments?
Volunteer application process
Any member of the society in good standing can apply to be appointed to an SIR and SIR Foundation committee. Per the SIR Bylaws, all volunteer chairs shall have been members in good standing of the society for a minimum of three years.
The call for volunteers opens annually on SIR Connect in August. Applicants must submit an online application by mid-September of each year.
Review the current list of SIR and SIR Foundation volunteer group and charges Then complete an application through the SIR Connect platform.
Are there any restrictions in applying to volunteer?
Applicants must be a member in good standing with the society with an active email address that you use daily.
What are the volunteer policies?
Volunteers typically serve in a volunteer group for up to two consecutive three-year terms. Volunteers who are completing their first term and interested in continuing service are required to apply for reappointment. Members who have served six consecutive years within a volunteer group must wait participate concurrently to no more than three.
For more detailed information about committee policies visit the SIR and SIR Foundation volunteer resources.
What type of commitment is involved?
Commitment varies based on level of activity of each volunteer group. All volunteers are expected to participate regularly by email and through virtual and/or in-person meetings. In-person meetings are usually held during the annual meeting.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
There are many benefits to volunteering, including the chance to network with colleagues in your field of expertise, contribute to interventional radiology and become more involved in leadership.
How are members selected to serve in SIR and SIR Foundation volunteer groups?
Applications must go through an approval process before selections are official. Volunteer chairs review all applications and make recommendations to the SIR Board of Directors and SIR Foundation Board of Directors for review and approval during the fall governance meetings, typically held in November.
When will I be notified regarding volunteer appointments?
- Applicants during the annual call are notified electronically in December.
- Newly appointed members are given an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the volunteer group by attending the next meeting as an invited guest.
- Terms begin and end at the annual meeting.
How do I join a committee?
Review current list of SIR/SIR Foundation Committees and charges and select up to three committees in an area of interest or expertise to apply.
Are there any restrictions in applying for a committee?
Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Society with an active email address that you use daily.
What are the committee policies?
Committee chairs and members typically serve on a committee for two consecutive three-year terms, Consultants are appointed for one two-year term.
Committee members completing their term are advised to contact the chair and/or co-chair expressing an interest in being reappointed for an additional three year term.
Members who have served six consecutive years on a committee must wait three years before reapplying to the same committee.
SIR/SIR Foundation policy limits the number of committees on which one can participate concurrently to no more than three.
For more detailed information about committee policies visit the SIR/SIR Foundation Volunteer Handbook .
What type of commitment is involved?
Commitment varies based on level of activity of each committee. All committee members must attend committee meetings and participate in conference calls. In-person meetings are usually held during the Annual Scientific Meeting.
What are the benefits in serving on a committee?
There are many benefits to serving on a committee including, the chance to network with colleagues in your field of expertise, contribute to interventional radiology, become more involved in leadership
and earn honor points for committee service .
How are members selected to serve on SIR and SIR Foundation committees?
Applications must go through an approval process before selections are official. Committee chairs review all applications and make recommendations to the Executive Council and Foundation Board of Directors for review and approval during the fall meeting, typically held in early November.
When will I be notified regarding committee appointments?
Applicants are notified electronically in mid-November.
Newly appointed members are given an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the committee by attending the next committee meeting as an invited guest.
Terms begin and end at Annual Scientific Meeting.
- See more at: http://test.sirweb.org/member-central/volunteer-central/sir-committees/volunteer-process/volunteer-process-faqs/#sthash.HlSt0Sa1.dpuf
If you have questions about the volunteer process please contact volunteer@sirweb.org. Visit SIR Connect to view all volunteer opportunities and apply now!
