PA Program Outreach Volunteers

PA Program Outreach Ambassadors

AAPA is committed to supporting PAs at every step in their education and career. With the goal of increasing awareness of Academy initiatives, expanding student membership and improving student engagement overall, AAPA is seeking passionate members to serve as PA program outreach ambassadors.

AAPA is currently seeking six to 10 PAs to serve as PA Program Outreach Ambassadors for a 12-month term beginning July 2019. Volunteers will be responsible for increasing awareness of the Academy and student membership at PA programs. PAs are specifically desired who practice in California, New York and Texas – although PAs in other key geographic regions will also be considered.

Volunteer Requirements

Current PA member in good standing of AAPA
Ability to advocate on behalf of the PA profession and AAPA
Demonstrated superior communication and presentation skills
Understanding and knowledge of the mission, initiatives and benefit programs of AAPA

PA Program Outreach Ambassador duties and responsibilities:

Represent AAPA when interacting with PA programs, faculty, staff and students
Know and understand key AAPA initiatives, trends in the PA profession and AAPA student member benefits
Encourage programs to participate in AAPA student roster program
Travel to Alexandria, VA for a one-day spokesperson and presentation skills training in August or September.
Facilitate communication with PA programs in a designated geographic region in collaboration with AAPA staff
Schedule and conduct PA Program visits in designated geographic region during key matriculation times (August-September, January and May-June) to deliver a presentation about AAPA and student member benefits with the aim to increase student membership and engagement at PA programs
Report to AAPA staff on program visits, feedback and insights for ongoing AAPA student member value improvement

Time Commitment

The initial time commitment will last for 12-months. The time commitment could be as high 20 hours per month during peak student matriculation times (August/ September, January and May/June). It is highly desired that volunteers will be available to travel to Alexandria, VA for a training that will be help in August or September. Additional travel will be required through designated geographic regions and depending on PA program locations, some overnight travel may be required. AAPA will reimburse travel expenses for training and PA Program visits, including airfare, hotel, meal per-diem and ground transportation, with pre-approval of AAPA staff overseeing the PA Program Outreach Ambassador program.

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Do you have leadership or volunteer responsibilities with a CO? Please describe. *

Have you ever served in a leadership or volunteer role with AAPA? Please describe. *

Do you serve in a faculty or volunteer role with a PA program? Please describe. *

What do you see as the most important reasons students should join AAPA? *

What is your general availability to travel to PA Programs Monday – Friday during general business hours? *

Can you participate in a communication training either person in Alexandria, VA or virtually in August or September? *

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I have read through this application and understand what is required. *

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