1. JMU Pre-Occupational Therapy Association
First Club Meeting

2. Shadowing Opportunities

3. 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 semester.
Must fill out a volunteer application. An interview will also be required.
Contact for questions
Volunteer
Application link - otces.cisat.jmu.edu/forms_documents/volunteer_app.pdf
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4. 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)

5. 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
Can only offer 25 observation hours.
Link to application - wwrc.net/EmploymentVolunteer.htm
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6. 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 -

7. Volunteer Opportunities

8. 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.
should go out at the beginning
of the semester with mentor application.
Contact

9. 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)
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10. 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

11. 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

12. 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!

13. Generations Crossing Adult and Child Day Care
Contact soon if interested because they have limited spaces!
Contact Glennette Poland to set up a schedule
Would need to complete volunteer form and TB test
Janae Schlueter for copy of the required forms
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14. Contact Janae if you have any questions!!
Janae Schlueter
(804)
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15. Reminders
T-shirt .
$15 dues are do NEXT week.
Activity!