Getting Experience/Relevant Volunteer Opportunities?

[DocFroggie]

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I'm currently finishing a Fine Arts degree, about to transfer and get my Biology degree, and trying to find some experience or a good volunteer opportunity that will be relevant to my goals. Is there anywhere in specific that would be a good place to start to look for opportunities? I am taking the maximum amount available to finish my degree, and I cannot fit any more science or math courses in my course load at this time, but I want to do something that will help me move forward on the medical path. I am hoping to get some clinical experience, any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[claduva94]

Try local clinical facilities. Hospitals, hospices, Planned Parenthood, etc.

 

[Doudline]

There is often art therapy in nursings homes/hospitals.

You could look into that option, if your area of expertise in arts corresponds to such a need.

 

[ace12345]

I'm currently finishing a Fine Arts degree, about to transfer and get my Biology degree, and trying to find some experience or a good volunteer opportunity that will be relevant to my goals. Is there anywhere in specific that would be a good place to start to look for opportunities? I am taking the maximum amount available to finish my degree, and I cannot fit any more science or math courses in my course load at this time, but I want to do something that will help me move forward on the medical path. I am hoping to get some clinical experience, any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Volunteer at a hospital and start shadowing. It can be tough to 1) Find doc's that will take you in and 2) Fill out all the corresponding paperwork necessary to shadow, but be persistent and you'll get there.

I also took the maximum credit amount as a double major, and I know sometimes it can be easy to drop the ECs and just focus on class. Keep the GPA up, but also don't forget about volunteering.