Volunteering at ISPE: From Ticket Taker to President

ISPE, like many non-profit professional societies is led and served by active volunteer members. For those interested in offering their time and energy to the society there are countless opportunities to jump in! Active members can volunteer their time and participate on committees/councils/SIGs, educational programs, as well as other society initiatives. Volunteers can progress to positions that offer increased responsibility and opportunity to develop ISPE and the many professional fields it supports. These opportunities also provide professional and personal development, a great opportunity to network and learn from/with the best in the industry.

Here are a list of volunteer positions/opportunities, and how to get active.

Students:

• Student membership
  All students interested are welcome to join ISPE at a reduced rate.
• Active involvement on the Student Council
  Participate in social networking, attend online seminars and offer your time at ISPE Annual Meetings. Volunteer for a leadership position!
• Join ISPE Student Facebook page

Non-Students:

• Regular member (of ISPE)
  Attend an Annual Meeting and join a committee, SIG or a council by attending a meeting.
• Council/Committee/Special Interest Group involvement or Leadership
  Participate year round: Volunteer for a subcommittee or support staff with committee objectives, participate in conference calls meetings as they occur.
• Fellow of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (F.I.S.P.E.)
  A designation that identifies the holder as a leader in the society.
• ISPE Speakers Bureau
  Educate and increase the quality of knowledge in the society and field.
• Elected member of the ISPE Board of Directors
  Self or peer nominated, yearly election for many board positions.
• Elected officer (President-Elect; Vice President Finance)

Please feel free to contact any ISPE member, particularly Fellows or the Executive Secretary for more information on how to get involved.

Please email info@pharmacoepi.org if you have any suggestions for additional ways to get involved in the society you would like added to this page.