A Call to Service: My Personal Experience of Three Decades of Sonography Volunteerism

Although published articles have highlighted global health volunteering, sonographers who provide volunteer work have become an increasing area of interest, within the profession. The fast-paced evolution of technology, internet connectivity in remote regions, portability, and the growing expansion of new applications within the field of sonography have made sonography an invaluable diagnostic tool, at home and abroad. With this type of global access, providers look for opportunities to learn and be mentored by volunteer sonographers. This symposium provides a personal experience and many examples of over three decades of global sonography volunteer service experiences and history. It also highlights the personal motives behind this call to service and recent post-COVID-19 volunteer trends.