Engagement Opportunities

Engagement opportunities provide many benefits including the opportunity to enhance your professional development, network with fellow members in the field of OT&R, form life-long friendships, and make a difference.

The Leadership Development Committee has worked to create a clearer, more intentional framework for member engagement. This framework helps define the various ways members can get involved while recognizing that meaningful leadership exists at every level of service. Whether you’re interested in governance, leading a program, serving on a committee, or volunteering for a single event, there is a place for you in NODA.

While NODA engagement opportunities requires different time and energy commitments, each position is vital for NODA to operate and fulfill our mission. Regardless of your chosen role, individuals are held to the highest standards and can often represent the Association in the OT&R field in many different ways. NODA is committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice. Members of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are encouraged to seek out engagement opportunities with NODA.

The updated model is organized into three pathways for engagement. The framework below is more than a list of positions—it creates a clear pathway for member growth and engagement. Many of NODA’s leaders begin by serving in support or volunteer roles before stepping into broader leadership responsibilities. By clarifying these opportunities, we hope to make it easier for members to identify where they can contribute, develop new skills, build meaningful professional relationships, and advance the work of the Association.

Pathways for Engagement

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Pathways for Engagement

Lead

NODA’s leaders provide the strategic direction and governance of the Association. These individuals are entrusted by the membership to guide the organization’s mission, establish policy, and work collaboratively with NODA staff to advance NODA’s strategic priorities.

Elected Leaders
– Executive Committees
– Board of Directors


Appointed Leaders
– Annual Conference Program Chair
– Spring Learning Program Chair
– Committee Chairs
– Publication Editors
– Lead Faculty
– CAS Representative

Engage

NODA’s volunteers contribute their time, expertise, and service to support the work of the Association. Through ongoing involvement in committees, communities, programs, and initiatives, they foster meaningful connections, advance the member experience, and help fulfill NODA’s mission.

– Annual Conference Program Committee
– Spring Learning Program Committee
– Community Leads
– Community Chairs/Co-Chairs
– Faculty
– Community Program Coordinators
– Community Communications Coordinators
– Subcommittee Chairs/Working Group Leads

Support

NODA’s support roles provide members with opportunities to contribute specialized expertise through focused, short-term, or project-based service. These contributions strengthen the Association’s programs and events while expanding opportunities for members to engage with NODA.

– Educational Session Proposal Reviewers
– Award Application Reviewers
– Publication Reviewers
– Webinar Hosts and Presenters
– On-site Event Assistance

We encourage every member to explore the many ways to get involved and discover the pathway that best aligns with their interests, expertise, and professional goals. Whether you choose to lead, volunteer, or support, every contribution strengthens our community and helps ensure that NODA remains a vibrant, innovative, and welcoming professional home for orientation, transition, and retention professionals for years to come.