AOTI is seeking volunteers to join the Documents Committee

Volunteering on the Documents Committee allows you to play a key role in developing important professional resources for Irish occupational therapists,  supporting AOTI members to achieve the highest standards of professional practice.

The Committee benefits from having a diverse skill mix among its members, ranging from those who are detail oriented to those who are big picture oriented.  All Occupational Therapy grades are welcome to apply.  Successful applicants will be provided with support from the Documents Committee.

Key roles of the Documents Committee include:

·         Overseeing the production of AOTI documents such as position papers and guidelines often compiled by AOTI Advisory Groups for members’ use.

·         The Documents Committee ensures consistency in the quality of documents produced by AOTI.

·          AOTI’s vision is that a repository of high-quality professional resources are developed by AOTI for members’ use and benefit.

Benefits of AOTI Documents Committee Membership include:

·          Being part of a dynamic, stimulating and enjoyable Committee that provides an opportunity to network with other Occupational Therapists working across varied clinical and geographical areas

·          Making a valuable contribution to the development of the Occupational Therapy profession in Ireland through ensuring the production of quality documents to strengthen professional practice

·         Continuing professional development through the acquisition of knowledge in professional pathways and processes as well as skills in teamwork and critical appraisal

·         Acquiring transferable skills in the development and implementation of professional documents and policies.

Is this Committee for you?

·          Are you a good team player and able to play an active role in teamwork?

·          Do you demonstrate good analytical, organisational and communication skills?

·          Are you committed to evidence-based practice and high professional standards?

·          Are you willing to review proposals and documents covering a wide range of practice and service areas?

The Documents Committee is supported to conduct its work by the Management Team and AOTI staff.

Application

Applicants must:

·          Be a member of AOTI or eligible to become a member

·          Be able to devote sufficient time and energy to the Documents Committee, participating in monthly 2-hour meetings. Members will also be expected to engage and follow-up on actions between meetings and respond to email communications.

If you would like to apply, please send a cover letter and current CV to [email protected]  using the subject line ‘Documents Committee’. The deadline for the receipt of expressions of interest is Monday 7th of July 2025.  

If you would like further information, please contact Laura Horan, Director of Professional Operations at [email protected].