I think it’s safe to say that volunteering for an
organization or a cause is something most people want to do in life but with
busy schedules, families, demanding jobs and everything else that life throws
at us, it often ends up on the “to do list of what’s next for me.” When I joined the BRPT’s Exam Development Committee
four years ago, I had no idea where this volunteer opportunity would take me. Since then, I’ve become a member of the Board,
have served as Chair of the BRPT Scholarship Committee and in six months, I’ll
take over as BRPT President. To say
it’s been a rich and rewarding experience is an understatement. I’ve had the
privilege to become a bigger part of this great community of sleep
technologists, meeting – and learning from – new colleagues while developing
new skills. Not only has this volunteer
experience opened new doors for me, the feeling of achievement – both
personally and professionally, is unparalleled.
But don’t just take my word for it -- I recently came across
a terrific blog entry by the organization HandsOn Blog that nicely details “8
Benefits of Volunteerism” -- http://handsonblog.org/2012/01/19/8-benefits-of-volunteerism/
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The BRPT recently reorganized its volunteer engagement
structure to better meet the needs of the organization and to better serve its
volunteers. From exam item writing to reviewing candidate applications to
supporting our legislative efforts, there are numerous opportunities to put
your skills to good use while supporting a community and profession you
love. If you’re interested in getting
involved with BRPT, please complete the volunteer engagement form http://www.brpt.org/img/Volunteer_Interest_Form_final.pdf
and we’ll look forward to putting your skills and expertise
to good use!
Theresa Krupski, RPSGT, RRT
