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Jerold Aronson MD, FAAP Docent at Florida Oceanographic Institute

Pediatricians like to stay involved. Listed below are links to sites that describe opportunities to volunteer as pediatricians either within the USA or internationally. Advocacy (legislative or policy development) - work with colleagues to promote the AAP Children's Agenda. For more information contact: 10 Tips for Child Advocates - from the AAP AAP Committee on Federal Government Affairs Your State Chapter Committee on Government Affairs AAP Advocacy efforts highlighted on www.aap.org page. Join or volunteer for a leadership position on an AAP or Chapter Committee or Section including the AAP Section for Senior Members (Click here and request more information) Join or volunteer for a leadership position on your State Chapter Committee for Senior Members or a Chapter Committee. (Click here and request more information) Generations United - organization promotes intergenerational collaboration, public polices, and programs to improve the lives of children, youth, and older people. View fact sheets and other publications that cover a range of topics including Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Grandchildren, Intergenerational Environmental Health, Intergenerational Mentoring, Meth and Child Welfare, and many others. AMA Senior Physician Group - opportunities for volunteerism.  Domestic Pediatric Volunteer Opportunities: Indian Health Service International Pediatric Volunteer Opportunities AAP Section on International Child Health - comprehensive listing of current international volunteer opportunities. Cross Cultural Solutions, a unique way to volunteer individually or with family performing community service projects at 19 sites in 12 countries. Fee required to defray some costs. Click Here to view informative video. A Comprehensive Guide to International Health Opportunities by Donna Staton MD MPH FAAP presented at 2006 NCE Health Volunteers Overseas - Volunteers needed now! Learn more by clicking on the title above. Meet June Brady MD MPH FAAP - HVO Volunteer in Africa Peace Corps Global Volunteers- volunteer worldwide on development projects identified and managed by local people. Examples of work include teaching english, care for the disabled or orphaned children, building and repairing homes and community facilities, improving basic health services. See website for more information. Africa Health Placements - Africa Health Placements (AHP) is non-profit project recruiting doctors to work in South Africa's rural hospitals. Experience will include broad-based clinical practice, maternal and child health, infectious diseases and emergency care. AHP places doctors at suitable and appropriate medical facilities, taking into account the doctor's skills and interests, and the rural health needs of South Africa. Assignments are available for 12 months or less. Current USA medical licensure required. Planning Issues for Medical Volunteers: Professional liability - Need for, and how to obtain coverage. Medical licensure - Potential volunteers must check with their individual state Medical License Board. Click here to view an example of Volunteer Licensure Requirements in Mississippi. The language may be useful for discussion with your state officials. Traveler's Health from the CDC - key issues to prevent illness (vaccines, etc.) and injury during international travel. Community Service as a volunteer: Advocate Profile - meet Karl Hess MD FAAP - Learn about the Hunger Project in Africa. "See one, do one, teach one" - Volunteer as a docent at a community museums or other cultural institution to learn, participate, and give back to your community.