Volunteer intern positions are in admissions, occupational therapy, physical therapy, emergency room, library, nursing station, rehab services, skilled nursing facility, and the surgery waiting room. Volunteers are also needed to act as mastectomy visitors and patient representatives. Volunteer interns help in admissions, emergency room nursing station, rehab services, surgery, surgery transport and emergency department liaison. A volunteer period of not less than six months is requested. These rules apply to both facilities.
Responsibilities depend on assigned surgeon, basically errands and transport.
Positions range from babysitters to research assistants, admissions aides to marketing interns. Generally volunteer interns are placed in non-clinical settings, e.g. helping transport, feed and visit patients. Assistance is also needed in the family center. Volunteer intern opportunities are in all departments except labs, including emergency room, surgery, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The hospital especially needs students to work in the outpatient department at present.