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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists The Resource Directory of Volunteer Anesthesia Service Opportunities in the United States and Overseas has been developed by the Council for Public Interest in Anesthesia (CPIA) in response to increased interest in volunteer anesthesia services by CRNAs. It is offered as a resource for individuals interested in giving of their time and professional skills to those in need, both throughout the United States and the world. The Directory provides basic information on the 29 organizations. This publication is not intended to represent the entirety of volunteer opportunities available for CRNAs. Volunteer anesthesia opportunities for CRNAs are many and varied. The organizations listed have service times that vary from one year to two weeks. Opportunities exist for service and teaching or a combination of both. The emphasis of the organizations varies from strictly humanitarian to those with significant religious emphasis. The need for volunteers exists in the United States as well as around the globe. Volunteer anesthetists, regardless of where and how they serve, can have a significant impact on the lives of people who will benefit from either their teaching skills or direct patient care services. A number of years ago, the Council for Public Interest in Anesthesia established an informational program in the area of volunteer anesthesia services. The Council has been instrumental in promoting a number of activities in support of volunteer anesthesia services, in addition to publication of a resource Directory. These activities include: maintaining a list of CRNAs who do provide volunteer services; sponsorship of educational workshops on the subject; and maintaining a liaison with Health Volunteer Overseas/Nurse Anesthesia Overseas Division. Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) is an international health volunteer organization engaged in teaching and service programs for local health care providers in various specialties. An HVO Division of Nurse Anesthesia Overseas has been established with the sponsorship and support of the Council for Public Interest in Anesthesia and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). The goal of the Nurse Anesthesia Division is to establish training programs to teach anesthesia skills to healthcare providers in various regions of the world. The Council wishes to encourage all CRNAs, with or without formal teaching preparation, to consider participation in the Nurse Anesthesia Overseas training programs. Imparting knowledge about anesthesia to local providers in various areas of the world leaves a lasting legacy. Volunteer anesthesia service, regardless of the type and location, is one of the rewarding experiences of a professional's career. The Council hopes that this Directory will assist the CRNAs who are seeking volunteer service opportunities and better enable them to identify an organization that will meet their respective needs and goals. American Association of Nurse Anesthetsists