Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteers are what make
our organization remarkable
VOLUNTEER THROUGH WOCN TODAY!
There are so many ways you can use your skills to direct patient care, support fellow colleagues, build your leadership skills, and most importantly, transform care for individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence-related issues. We become stronger whenever a member shares their time, skills, and expertise. Check back often or subscribe to our email list to be one of the first to learn about opportunities as they become available.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
Pediatric Gastrostomy/Gastrojejunostomy Complications Task Force
The WOCN Society is forming a task force to identify and establish practices for the care of gastrostomy tube (G-tube and GJ tube) complications in pediatric patients. This project aims to evaluate current practices and develop evidence-based guidelines that improve outcomes and standardize care across teams. The task force will focus on common and complex G-tube site concerns, including:
- Prevention and treatment of granulation tissue
- Management of leakage at the G-tube site
- Wound care strategies surrounding the gastrostomy site
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
Adding your volunteer experience—as its own section—to your resume or CV can be a smart and strategic move. While it can help build your resume if you lack professional experience, it also allows you to showcase your most
valuable asset—time! Volunteering your time is evidence that you’re committed to professional and personal development.
Some additional benefits include:
- Professional development: Serving as a volunteer in an organization demonstrates that you possess knowledge and experience specific to your field. It enables you to build your personal brand while also increasing your value as a professional.
- Professional growth: Not only can you hone transferable skills, but you can grow your expertise outside of your current skill set.
- Networking: Volunteering exposes you to people you may not meet otherwise, allowing you to network with a more diverse group of like-minded individuals.
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