Just giving everyone an update about SPOT’s recent activities and exciting ideas for the future!
As SPOTeurope develops there will be a few role changes and a lot more opportunities for YOU to become involved in sharing your experiences!
See below for an update from each of the SPOT board members:
(more info on each member can be found on The Board page)
Marlies – President
Over the past months a lot of changes happened within SPOT. First of all (and sadly) we’ve waved Maurane and Valia goodbye because they are now qualified OT’s (yay them!). Luckily we welcomed two new wonderful board members, Alex & Natalie, who will bring new energy and refreshing ideas into our team 🙂
As a (new) team we’re making new plans and progress on taking SPOT to the next level. You can expect the ‘How-to guide’ for the Mini SPOTs very soon, just like the (long promised 😉) map of all the OT schools in Europe. Thank you to the students who are already developing the mini SPOT’s and sharing SPOT within Uni; we’re growing really fast! Keep up this great work.
Besides my tasks for SPOT, I’ve been part of the ENOTHE’s board since the ENOTHE annual meeting in October 2018, as the first Student Board Member. I’m involved in the day to day tasks and decisions within this board. In a few months I’ll write a blog about my experiences and tasks as a board member, so you all will have a better idea on what I’m doing! If you have ideas or changes you’d like to see within the OT education / ENOTHE : please let me know! I’m your voice and would love to share it.
Lastly, I want to thank Lottie with all my heart. She’s stepping down from her role as Vice President very soon. Lottie was the first one to join me in SPOT and without her, SPOT wouldn’t exist like it’s now. We’re going to miss you!
Charlotte – Vice President
After nearly 2 years in the role of Vice President, I am stepping down and handing my role over to Cassandra, (our Mini SPOT Coordinator).
I hope she enjoys her time as much as I have! My SPOT journey has taught me so much about occupational therapy across Europe. I’ve had some amazing experiences, in some amazing locations, and feel very proud to have contributed to SPOT’s growth.
Thank you to all the students, practitioners and educators who have also been part of that.
Let’s be sure to stay in touch!
Cassandra – Mini SPOT Coordinator/ soon to be Vice President
SPOT has grown a lot in the last year and this makes me very happy ! I started as the Mini SPOT Coordinator one year ago. Since then, I have worked on developing knowledge around the mini SPOT’s, created a ‘How-to guide’ and supported other students who wanted to set up a mini SPOT.
In the upcoming year I will be part of SPOT in a different way. Our current Vice President Charlotte will step down soon and I will pursue her role. I am really looking forward to this and hope to meet lots of new OT students!
Please contact me at vicepresident@spoteurope.eu if you have any questions!
Anything relating to mini SPOT’s please email Alex at outreach@spoteurope.eu
Alex – Outreach Coordinator
I first learned about SPOT at the 2017 ENOTHE AM in Zagreb. I was really intrigued by their ideas for internationalisation and student exchange so I became a student representative for my university in Innsbruck, Austria. In the past year I’ve tried to promote SPOT and get my colleagues interested in international activities and student exchange. A few months ago I then joined the SPOT board as Outreach Coordinator. Since then I’ve been establishing and maintaining contact with students and lecturers across Europe, helping them with their own activities including setting up mini SPOT’s.
My aim is to spread awareness of SPOT and help anyone who is interested to get on board!
With Cassandra pursuing her position as Vice President, her old role and mine will be merged and I’ll take over her responsibilities.
If you have any questions on how to get involved or need inspiration setting things up at your school/university, feel free to contact me anytime at outreach@spoteurope.eu
Jena – Social Media Lead
Our social media has continued to grow and we are so happy about that!! We are looking forward to having 1000 Facebook likes!
Highlights of our social media include #mememonday and self-care Sunday!
Check us out on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram
We are also hoping to start a “day in the life of an OT student” on our Instagram stories, so if you’re interested in showing SPOT what you get up to every day message us on Instagram @SPOTeurope!!
Natalie – Blogger
I’m currently searching for future guest bloggers that would be interested in sharing their activities and experiences of Occupational Therapy!
Guest blogs can include information about: placements, student activities, conferences & events, interesting news articles and more!
Please get in touch if you have something you want us to share or you are interested in writing a guest blog!
Email me at blogger@spoteurope.eu or contact me through Twitter @Nat_Pickering
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