Volunteers
Advocate for Legislation

Volunteer Opportunities

• Ambassadors for R.T. Advocacy

  Charges

  The primary responsibilities are to assist the ASRT Government Relations and Public Policy Department with state and national legislative issues, provide advocacy support and education for local affiliates, and gather and disseminate information to and from developed networks to the larger Ambassadors for R.T. Advocacy and ASRT staff.

  Duties

  Ambassadors shall:

  1. Develop regional networks to collect and disseminate legislative information.
  2. Develop relationships with relevant state board members and legislative committee members through meetings and phone calls, even when there is no active legislation impacting the profession.
  3. Maintain advocacy network beat bushes when there is a call to action.
  4. Serve as content experts for ASRT Government Relations staff.
  5. Mentor ASRT members in state to ensure volunteer succession planning.
  6. Promote and defend ASRT positions regarding advocacy.
  7. Submit midyear and annual report on activities and contacts to track active participation.

  Time Commitment

  Ambassadors shall:

  1. Meet at least four times per year to discuss the state of standards.
  2. If already attending the ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting, volunteer at the advocacy booth at the ASRT Expo.

  Travel Commitment

  Ambassadors shall:

  1. Attend imaging partner meetings impacting the state (e.g., the Michigan ambassador attends Michigan state calls for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists rules effort).
  2. Represent ASRT advocacy at state affiliate conferences.

  Skills

  • Ambassadors must be able to communicate well with others and be passionate about advancing and elevating the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession.
  • Ambassadors must be willing to promote the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and patient safety as it aligns with ASRT’s agenda and encourage others to do the same.
  • Prior knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes is preferred.

  Criteria:

  An Ambassador for R.T. Advocacy appointee shall:

  • Be an ASRT member.
  • Have proven commitment to advocacy work.
  • Have previous participation in ASRT advocacy work.