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Are you passionate about organ donation and transplantation? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a greater impact on the transplant community? Learn how to apply to serve as a volunteer for the OPTN.
Thank you to those who applied to support the OPTN as a committee or Board member. Members of the national organ donation and transplantation community have elected 19 people to terms on the Board of Directors for terms beginning in July.
If you have any questions about the volunteer process, please reach out to [email protected].
As a member your input is invaluable. UNOS is seeking your expertise in the following areas:
Organ review board
MPSC on-site peer review
Collaborative improvement expert council
Research think tank
Research clinical expert group
Collaborative improvement faculty
Education subject matter expert
IT customer council
Individual feedback during public comment
Associate Regional Councillor
Committees
OPTN committee members serve two-and three-year terms and rely on their expertise and unique perspectives to advise the OPTN Board of Directors regarding proposed policies and initiatives. Learn more about how to get involved in OPTN committees.
Board of Directors
OPTN board members actively participate as an OPTN fiduciary to help establish and oversee OPTN policies, and participate in the development, prioritization and implementation of projects intended to further OPTN strategic goals. Learn more about how to volunteer for the OPTN Board of Directors.
UNOS Ambassadors
Become a UNOS Ambassador. Educate others about UNOS, organ donation and transplantation. The UNOS Ambassador program provides tools, tips, and resources to help you spread awareness of United Network for Organ Sharing’s lifesaving mission in your community. Anyone can become a UNOS Ambassador.
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Dec. 16, 2024: Join UNOS and Donate Life America for the National Tree of Life event
This yearly virtual celebration pays tribute to donors and their families.
TMF 2024 Heckenkemper Award Winner: Nancy Metzler honored
"We have the unique privilege as transplant administrators to support our team as they turn a tragedy into a miracle." Nancy Metzler The Annual Heckenkemper Leader in Transplant Administration / Quality Award (also known as the Heckenkemper Award) is given each year...
Public Comment open from Jan. 23 through March 19, 2024
The OPTN is offering 11 items for review, including one proposal, one guidance document, two request for feedback, three data collections, and four policy proposals.
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Why I volunteer
Transplant recipients and transplant professionals volunteer to give back, to learn, to develop policy—all contributing to our national transplant system's strength and growth. Read on to learn how you can get involved.
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