Volunteer with NSRPT
Help keep care safe in Nova Scotia. NSRPT sets standards, licenses physiotherapists, and addresses concerns about practice. Volunteers add judgment, lived experience, and community voice to this work.
Apply anytime (one form for all roles)
Use one simple form to express interest in Board (Registrant), Committee (Registrant), or Committee (Public Representative) roles.
Open the NSRPT Volunteer Application
What we look for (Skills, Attributes & Perspectives)
Sound judgment • Fairness • Clear communication • Comfort reviewing information • Equity & cultural safety • Quality & patient safety • Public-interest focus
Any mix is welcome—orientation and training are provided.
How it works
- Submit the application and upload a current résumé/CV.
- Registrants must be in good standing.
- The Appointments Committee reviews applications using the Skills, Attributes & Perspectives above.
- Recommended applicants are brought forward for appointment when opportunities arise.
Ongoing opportunities
- Committees: Most meet 3–6 times per year.
- Board (Registrant seats): Governance focus; ~6–8 meetings/year.
- Public reps on the Board: Appointed by the Province through the ABC process (not via this form). Learn more: https://www.novascotia.ca/agencies-boards-and-commissions-abcs
Current Opportunities
- Now recruiting: Professional Conduct Committee (January hearing).
Accessibility & inclusion
NSRPT welcomes volunteers from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. If accessibility supports would help you participate, tell us in your application or contact us.
Questions?
Email info@nsphysio.com and we will set up a time to talk.
Privacy
We use your information to assess your application and, if appointed, to support your volunteer role, in line with NSRPT policies.