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Call for volunteers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who do we need? 

Any students or post-docs who are passionate about nutrition and like to gain valuable experience in:

- Organizing scientific symposiums, and/or career and professional development activities;

- Running public relationship projects for a nonprofit organization that has international influence;

- Networking with NACAN members and senior researchers.

 

What do you expect?

Under the supervision of experienced members of NACAN, you’ll be assisting with tasks like:

- Management of social media accounts (such as Wechat public account, YouTube, and short-video accounts);

- Writing and putting together promotional materials (such as newsletter and seminar announcements);

- Organizing and advertising symposiums (e.g. taking care of the logistics like conference registration, abstract submission, and coordinating with the speakers);

- Brainstorming on and executing projects aiming to tailor NACAN’s career and professional development to better leverage the abundant experience of our senior members, in order to help younger generations of researchers; and how to design activities to increase involvement of members and exposure of NACAN, with the ultimate goal to better utilize our scientific and research knowledge to serve the community. 

 

What will you gain?

On top of the unique assistantship and network opportunities discussed above, you will gain a complimentary one-year membership for free. For member benefits please see Appendix.

 

How to Apply?

To apply, send your resume or CV to nacansymposium@outlook.com

 

Optional information to be included in your application: your special talent; what kind of projects at NACAN attracted you most; how you learned about NACAN, etc.

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Appendix

NACAN offers an array of exclusive benefits to its members that enhance their professional growth and networking opportunities in the field of nutrition.

• Communication via newsletters and emails: Beginning January 1st, 2024, our communication through emails and newsletters will be exclusively directed to current members.

• Invitations to Prestigious Events: Members receive exclusive invitations to seminars, conferences, and workshops, featuring distinguished experts in the nutrition field. These events offer invaluable insights and foster collaborative opportunities.

• Networking and Career Advance: 1) Members have access to the online NACAN Member Directory. 2) NACAN regular members can post job advertisements through various platforms at no charge. 3) NACAN offers a Mentor-Mentee program, providing members with the chance to engage in mentorship relationships that facilitate personal and professional growth.

• Awards and Competitions: NACAN members are eligible to apply for grants and prestigious awards and participate in nutrition-related competitions, showcasing their research or work.

• Visibility in Media: Members have the opportunity to gain visibility through features in the association's newsletter and/or WeChat official account, promoting their achievements to a broader audience.

• Participation in Governance: As members, individuals can vote for leadership roles within NACAN, helping shape the future direction and initiatives of the organization. Members also have the privilege to serve as committee members.

• Education Resources: Members can gain Continue Professional Education (CPE) credits by attending NACAN-sponsored events.

 

附录：

NACAN为会员提供的专属福利和机会包括：

• 电子邮件和电子报刊: 从2024年1月1日开始，我们的电子邮件和电子报刊将只发送给缴纳过会费的正式会员。

• 活动邀请:会员将获得有营养领域专家参加的研讨会、会议和讲习班的独家邀请。

• 职业发展和合作机会: (1) 会员可以访问在线NACAN会员目录,(2) NACAN会员可以通过学会各种平台免费发布招聘广告,(3) NACAN提供师徒计划，促进个人职业发展。

• 基金、奖项和竞赛: NACAN成员可以申请学会提供的研究基金和各种奖项，并参加相关学术竞赛，展示他们的研究或工作。

• 媒体出镜率:会员有机会通过学会的时事通讯或微信公众号介绍学术科研或工作成就。

• 参与治理: 会员将投票选择NACAN的领导成员，并将在竞选领导岗位时拥有优先权。

• 教育资源:会员可以通过参加NACAN举办的活动获得专业继续教育(CPE)学分。