Volunteers can help out with activities supervised by professional staff members such as occupational and recreational therapists. Try to cater the experience to the student's interests. In addition they offer offsite physical therapy in Smithtown, Pt. Jefferson, Albertson, Melville and Patchogue. A commitment must be made to work a minimum of 3 hours a week for 6 months.
Hours are available mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Opportunities for working with speech and hearing therapists. In addition to general hospital volunteer opportunities a summer program, geared to premed students, is offered to about 100 interns. The program starts in May and runs through August. Students work with doctors in clinics and labs and the program is very competitive. Applications are usually available the first Monday in January and you should call early for current information on applying.