Volunteer Activity Center
Welcome to the Volunteer Activity Center (VAC) for the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)! There are many opportunities to get involved, at any time, and in a variety of capacities. Our annual committee turnover process takes place each spring, while our ad-hoc volunteer positions remain open throughout the year. Check them out below!
Oncology Pulse Point: Pharmacist Insights
Looking for an exciting opportunity to share your expertise, elevate the role of oncology pharmacists, and contribute to advancing high-quality cancer care?
HOPA's External Affairs Committee, in collaboration with Pharmacy Times, is seeking oncology pharmacy subject matter experts to provide timely written or video commentary (video preferred) on the latest cancer guideline updates. This content will feature HOPA experts providing pharmacist insights and perspectives on the latest oncology guideline updates.
The call is open through Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Click here to learn more and submit your application!
Serve on a Standard Setting Panel for BPS
Help set the standard - literally! The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) is looking for applicants to serve as standard setting panelists for the specialty certification in Pain Management Pharmacy (BCPMP) exam. Applicants selected by BPS will participate in a web conference meeting on Tuesday, November 4, at 11 a.m. EDT, to perform a review exercise with a representative form of the exam along with a panel of around 15 standard setting judges.
Click here to learn more and to submit your application!
Year-Round Writing and Reviewing Opportunities
HOPA offers many ways outlets to share your research and stories with the hem/onc pharmacist community! See which options match your skills and interests - and apply to start contributing to telling the story of optimized cancer care!
- HOPA News Authors Wanted: HOPA's quarterly news publication is currently looking to add to its list of writers for future issues of HOPA News.
- Call for Pharmacist's Application to Practice Writers: Share your knowledge of oncology drugs in treatment plans by writing Pharmacist's Application to Practice articles for HOPA. A great CV-building opportunity for residents and early career oncology pharmacists!
- JHOP Call for Reviewers: Looking to gain expertise with scholarly manuscripts? Sign up to service as a manuscript reviewer for The Journal of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy (JHOP).
Click here to learn more about all three opportunities!
Share Your Expertise with the Time to Talk: Clinical Trials Campaign
HOPA is looking for volunteers to help draft content for a 1-page resource for the Time to Talk: Clinical Trials Campaign that is relevant to patients, caregivers, and the community. The goal is to help bridge the knowledge gap surrounding social determinants of health in cancer care and clinical trial participation.
Click here to learn more
BCOP Field Testers Needed
Are you interested in contributing to HOPA's BCOP efforts? If you are a HOPA Member and hold a BCOP Certification, this opportunity may be for you!
Field tests will be scheduled with volunteers prior to the BCOP release. Industry professionals are encouraged to participate! As a thank you for your time and contributions, all HOPA BCOP field testers will receive BCOP credits for completed field tests.
Apply Here!
HOPA in Action: Committee Year 2025-2026
Our committees help us achieve our strategic goals and puts within reach our vision that, someday, everyone undergoing cancer treatment will have an oncology pharmacist as an integral member of their care team. With oversight from our councils, our committees are comprised of dedicated volunteers who work to fulfill our mission to educate, support, and advocate for hematology/oncology pharmacists and our patients.
The call for applications is currently closed.
