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Shadowing Opportunities

JMU - Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services Pediatric Setting - On Grace Street near Memorial Hall. Fall 2018 semester is full Applications are being accepted between 10/15/18 to 10/30/18 for spring 2019 semester. Must fill out a volunteer application. An interview will also be required. Contact for questions Volunteer email otces@jmu.edu Application link - otces.cisat.jmu.edu/forms_documents/volunteer_app.pdf Pull up video

Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center In-patient setting 1225 Reservoir Street in Harrisonburg Due to limited space, shadowing opportunities are mostly granted to juniors and seniors. Must call and set up time with the rehab manager. Can come weekly. Contact Information Karen Blankenship - Rehab Manager (540) 433 - 2623

Wilson Workforce & Rehabilitation Center In-patient and out-patient - Vocational Training/Drivers Ed 64 James Anderson Rd, Fishersville, VA (About 20ish minutes away from JMU) Must fill out volunteer application. Then send to W.Coleman@wwwrc.virginia.gov Can only offer 25 observation hours. Link to application - wwrc.net/EmploymentVolunteer.htm Dont diss me video.

Other Information More shadowing opportunities out there! Just have to look! Summer shadowing. Keep in mind Dress professionally, act professionally, ask questions! Get to know OT’s - Part of application process Reflect and write down experiences (HIPAA) Questions? Hanna Bleznak - bleznahe@dukes.jmu.edu

Volunteer Opportunities

Overcoming Barriers Organization at JMU that promotes physical activity for children with exceptional needs. Minimum commitment is once a week for 1.5 to 2 hours. Must go to a mandatory mentor training meeting before program starts. Email should go out at the beginning of the semester with mentor application. Contact overcomingbarriers@jmu.edu

The Arc of Harrisonburg - Op Shop A sheltered workshop for adults with exceptional needs. Volunteers work with clients by helping them complete tasks and assist staff with public outings. Open Monday - Friday from 9 to 2. Located 620 Simms Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Contact Terri Gibbs (540) 437 - 9215 opshophrarc@gmail.com Pull up video

Cub Run Elementary School Volunteering in the preschool special education classrooms Mornings before noon is preferred Contact Julie Harris to get more information or set up volunteer times! Julie Harris jharris@rockingham.k12.va.us

Sunnyside Communities Retirement Living Community Mainly shadowing opportunities Need to get in contact and complete application soon if interested for the spring semester Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 1-5pm and some Saturdays Contact Joni Runzo JRunzo@sunnyside.cc

Ride with Pride Equestrian-based therapy program In need of volunteers! They have already started their fall session, so the sooner you can sign up the better!! Classes they still need volunteers for: Mondays at 11:00am, 4:45pm, and 6pm Tuesdays at 3:30pm Fridays at 4:45pm and 6pm Classes are about an hour and you should arrive 30 minutes prior Contact Kelsey Lasher if you are interested! volunteer4rwp@gmail.com

Generations Crossing Adult and Child Day Care Contact soon if interested because they have limited spaces! Contact Glennette Poland to set up a schedule activities@generationscrossing.com Would need to complete volunteer form and TB test Email Janae Schlueter for copy of the required forms schluejn@dukes.jmu.edu Pull up pictutes.

Contact Janae if you have any questions!! Janae Schlueter schluejn@dukes.jmu.edu (804) 385-8293 Have a volunteer opportunity? Email us! - preota@gmail.com

Reminders T-shirt email. $15 dues are do NEXT week. Activity!