Occupational Therapy Volunteers perform clerical duties. Ability to learn filing system and operate copy machine are required. Basic math and typewriting skills also are required. This assignment requires that the volunteer be an Occupational Therapy student. Volunteers assist staff with preparing projects and maintaining clinic and craft supplies.
Volunteers also assist with adaptive equipment construction.
There is a growing trend toward treatment of patients in outpatient settings. Under the guidance and direction of the staff, volunteers assist in various ways depending on the specific needs of each clinic. These volunteers anticipate patient needs to assure a pleasant experience at UW Hospital and Clinics, assist with escorting, answering phones, charting and running errands necessary for the smooth operation of a clinic. Good communication and teamwork between the volunteer and clinic staff is essential. Patient Escort Volunteers assist hospital staff in the transportation of inpatients to and from various departments in the hospital.