Health Care Serve & Observe Experience (SOE) program
In addition to our regular college volunteer program, we offer the Health Care Serve & Observe Experience (SOE) program. SOE volunteers gain valuable experience while participating in the rewarding opportunity to job shadow a health care professional, including:
physician
nurse
medical imaging technician
physical therapist
occupational therapist
lab technician
Space is very limited, so apply early.
Earn college credit
It may be possible for SOE volunteers to earn college credit for this experience. It is each student's responsibility to coordinate all details with his/her college for college credit.
Volunteer opportunities
Health Care Serve & Observe Experience (SOE) students can volunteer in the following areas:
To get an application, please choose one of the following options. Be sure to indicate on the application that you want to participate in the Health Care Serve & Observe Experience (SOE) program.
Call our application phone line at 651-241-4576 to have an application sent to you.
To begin your volunteer experience, take these steps:
Have a tuberculosis screening test before your start date. This can be completed at United Hospital (no charge) or by your physician
Go through orientation.
Schedule: 2008-09 school year
Fall term: September 15 to December 19, 2008
Volunteer at least six hours per week for one semester or based upon college credits you are seeking (40 to 160 hours).
Participate in two, three-hour shadow experiences per semester.
Apply by August 15, 2008.
Fall 2008 orientation dates:
Monday, August 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9, 4 to 8 p.m.
January term: January 5 to 29, 2009
Volunteer at least 21 hours per week for the three-week term.
Participate in one, three-hour shadow experiences per semester.
Apply by December 15, 2008.
Spring term: January 26 to May 22, 2009
Volunteer at least six hours per week for one semester or based upon college credits you are seeking (40 to 160 hours).
Participate in two, three-hour shadow experiences per semester.
Apply by December 15, 2008.
Summer term: May 26 to August 14, 2009
Volunteer at least six hours per week for one semester or based upon college credits you are seeking (40 to 160 hours).
Participate in two, three-hour shadow experiences per semester.
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