Students who are interested in developing health- science skills during the school year or summer vacation can earn credit towards their degree while volunteering at the Clinical Center. The Volunteer Language Interpreter Program assists patients who don't speak English. Spanish interpreters volunteer daily. Other language specialists are called as needed. The Volunteer Program encourages anyone with language skills to apply to be a language interpreter.
Training is provided.
The Family Friend Program welcomes volunteer participants to help young patients enjoy play time while offering parents a respite from their often-demanding hospital routine. This program accepts a limited number of volunteers. Training and Supervision Volunteers receive an orientation when accepted for a volunteer position. In addition, each department or section where the volunteer is placed is responsible for the hands-on training. Training may be provided in laboratory techniques and occupational safety precautions.