Improving Trauma Care Worldwide

Call for ITLS Volunteers

ITLS is looking for a limited number of new committee members to join existing committees. Due to some unexpected vacancies, ITLS will replenish its committees with a few new members for the following committees:

  • Awards, Bylaws & Nominating Committee
  • Conference Planning Committee
  • Marketing & Communications Committee
  • Strategic Development & Support Advisory Committee

We are particularly seeking new members from outside of North America. 

All committees report to the ITLS Board of Directors

Volunteer Criteria:

  • Eligible to serve on no more than two (2) committees
  • Open to all who are active in their chapter or training centre at any level including but not limited to providers, instructors, chapter coordinators, and medical directors

As a volunteer of ITLS, you will be expected to:

  • Understand and be familiar with your committee’s mission and goals
  • Actively participate in all committee meetings including videoconference calls and annual in-person meetings. Members must attend at least 50% of committee meetings to remain in good standing.
  • Prepare for the meeting by reviewing the agenda and ready to make knowledge-based decisions if requested
  • Communicate with your fellow committee members and chairs during meetings, via email, and other methods as deemed necessary
  • Actively participate and collaborate in all committee tasks/projects as assigned.
  • Reach out to the ITLS Staff Liaison and ITLS Committee Chair(s) if you have questions or ideas to share

Benefits of Volunteering:

  • Develop and enhance leadership skills, including communication, teamwork, project management, and problem-solving
  • Share your expertise, experiences, and knowledge with others
  • Connect and collaborate with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds around the world who share similar experiences and interests
  • Gain an understanding of strategic planning that will help you understand how to align short-term actions with broader ITLS objectives

Click here to apply.