Volunteering

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

1. BEDTIME STORY PROGRAM—read to pediatric patients at their bedsides. Weekdays, 4:00-8:00 P.M.
2. CHILD LIFE PROGRAM—provide recreational activities for pediatric patients in a playroom setting. Emphasis in art therapy. Weekday or weekend.
3. CLERICAL—provide clerical support (filing, mailings, answering phones, etc.) in an office setting. Weekdays only.
4. GIFT SHOP—become involved in many aspects of retail management, including cashier, stock, and sales. Weekday or weekend.
5. PATIENT CARE—distributing water and ice to patients, assisting at nurses’ station, and the provision of messenger and clerical services. Weekday or weekend.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

1. CHILD LIFE—provide recreational activities for pediatric patients in a playroom setting. Emphasis in art therapy. For: Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Sociology, and Art students.
2. DENTAL MEDICINE—provide support services to dental students, including breakdown and sterilization of equipment, mounting of x-rays. Weekdays only. For: Pre-Dental students.
3. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—provide patient hospitality as well as support services for the E.D. staff. Must be 18 years of age or older. After orientation, additional two-part training required. For: Pre-Med, Physician Assistant, Public Health Administration, Social Work, and Patient Advocacy students.
4. THE LANG RESEARCH CENTER—an opportunity to work with experienced researchers while assisting with a range of responsibilities related to project development: data collection, recruitment, liaison with research subjects. For: Pre-Med students or any interested in research.
5. MEDICAL INTERPRETER---after training, assist patients who have limited English proficiency to navigate the medical center. Includes escorting as well as interpreting. Must be fluent in both your native language and in English. Must make a minimum 1-year commitment (after training). Training provided by NYHQ.
6. MUSICIAN PROGRAM—entertain patients at bedside and/or visitors in waiting areas with soothing music played on guitar, violin, etc. Instruments must be portable. Audition or demo CD required. For: Music students, any student musician.
7. PATIENT ADVOCATE—explain patients’ bill of rights to newly-admitted patients, assist patient advocates in addressing patient complaints. For: Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Health Administration, and Human Resources students.
8. PATIENT HOSPITALITY—visit with patients to offer items from our hospitality cart, engage patients in conversation, and assist patients with their non-medical needs. Also, greeting newly-admitted patients and assisting patients during discharge. After orientation, additional 2-hour training required. Weekday or weekend, day or evening. For: Pre-med, Physician Assistant, and Nursing students.
9. PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION-provide support services for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants; preparing hot and cold packs, setting up and breaking down equipment, etc., and some clerical work. For: Pre-Physical Therapy students. Positions limited, weekdays only.
10. SURGICAL LIAISON—serve as liaison between surgeons and relatives of surgical patients during surgical procedures. For: Psychology, Human Services, Health Administration, Ministry, and Pre-Med students.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ADULTS

1. BEDTIME STORY PROGRAM—read to pediatric patients at their bedsides. Weekdays, 4:00-8:00 P.M.
2. CHILD LIFE PROGRAM—provide recreational activities for pediatric Patients in a playroom setting. Emphasis in art therapy. Weekday or weekend.
3. CLERICAL—provide clerical support (filing, mailings, answering phones, etc.) in an office setting. Weekdays only.
4. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—provide patient hospitality as well as support services for E.D. staff. Must be 18 years of age or older. After orientation, additional 2-hour training required.
5. GIFT SHOP—become involved in many aspects of retail management, including cashier, stock, and sales. Weekday or weekend, day or evening.
6. MEDICAL INTERPRETER---after training, assist patients who have limited English proficiency to navigate the medical center. Includes escorting as well as interpreting. Must be fluent in both your native language and in English. Must make a minimum 1-year commitment (after training). Training provided by NYHQ.
7. MUSICIAN PROGRAM—entertain patients at bedside and/or visitors in waiting areas with soothing music played on guitar, violin, etc. Instruments must be portable. Audition or demo CD required.
8. PATIENT HOSPITALITY—visit with patients to offer items from our hospitality cart, engage patients in conversation, and assist patients with their non-medical needs. Also, greeting newly-admitted patients and assisting patients during discharge. After orientation, additional 2-hour training required. Weekday or weekend, day or evening.
9. VISITOR GUIDE—greet and direct visitors at main floor intersections. Weekday only.