Volunteerism

Giving of your time, talents and skills as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist can be both rewarding and daunting. The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists has gathered some important resources to help our members have a successful and healthy volunteering experience.

News

 

Current Opportunities

  • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    CRNAs with significant pediatric experience are needed for 2-4 week assignments at Angkor Hospital for Children. Volunteers will provide teaching and clinical training to nurses practicing anesthesia. Please contact the HVO program department for more information.
  • Kenya Relief
    Kenya Relief is a non-profit organization, started by Steve James, CRNA, which offers numerous medical and non-medical volunteer opportunities to Kenya.  To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities or other ways you can help, visit www.kenyarelief.org or contact info@kenyarelief.org.
  • Smile Network International
    Smile Network International is currently looking for CRNA volunteers. Please contact Smile Network International for more information.
  • Refuge International
    Refuge International is looking for CRNA volunteers for multiple mission trips to Guatemala throughout the year.  Please contact Refuge International for more information.
 

FAQs for Mission Trips

CRNAs may have many questions regarding the preparation required for embarking on a mission trip.  These mission trip FAQs were put together by several CRNAs with extensive mission trip experience to provide insight on how to prepare, what to expect, and where to go for additional information.

CRNAs Share Their Volunteering Stories

Read first hand experiences of CRNAs who have volunteered abroad and in the U.S.

CRNA Volunteer Efforts in the News

Read recent news articles about CRNA volunteer efforts. 

 

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 Disclaimer

 
​The resources on this page may incorporate or summarize views, guidelines or recommendations of third parties. Such material is assembled and presented in good faith, but does not necessarily reflect the views of the AANA. Links to third-party websites are inserted for informational purposes and do not constitute endorsement of material at those sites, or any associated organization.