Your volunteer work would count towards regular volunteer, not observation volunteer work since you are not directly observing OT. This is directly from the UNC website
PROFILE OF ACCEPTED STUDENTS
DIVISION of OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE
MASTER of SCIENCE PROGRAM in OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
The UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA at CHAPEL HILL
These data represent averages from admission years 2003-2008.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS PER YEAR: 64
NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ACCEPTED EACH YEAR: 20
NUMBER OF APPLICANTS WAITLIESTED EACH YEAR: 10
AVERAGE NUMBER OF WAITLISTED APPLICANTS EVENTUALLY ADMITTED INTO PROGRAM: 3.2
AVERAGE UNDERGRADUATE GPA OF ENROLLED APPLICANTS: 3.475
AVERAGE GRE SCORES OF ENROLLED APPLICANTS:
COMPOSITE SCORES (verbal + quantitative) 1170
AVERAGE VERBAL SCORE 637
AVERAGE QUANTITATIVE SCORE 533
AVERAGE ANALYTICAL WRITING SCORE: 4.6
AVERAGE RANGE OF COMPOSITE GRE SCORES: 1010 1430
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OBSERVATIONS:
AVERAGE NUMBER OF OBSERVATION SITES 4.7
AVERAGE NUMBER OF OBSERVATION HOURS 160
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS DEMOGRAPHICS:
Over the five years between 2003 and 2008, a class of students admitted into the MS program in occupational therapy typically consisted of 7-8 students just finishing undergraduate work, 8-9 students who had between one and five years of work experience, and 3-5 students with significant work and life experience (more than 5 years beyond undergraduate work). Two to four students typically had previous graduate degrees. Most students live in the greater Triangle area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) but several have commuted from Greensboro, Pinehurst, Fayetteville, Holly Springs and points east of Raleigh. Students with families have successfully entered and completed the program each year.
These five classes have been 90% female, and 80-85% Caucasian. Racial and ethnic minority students have identified as African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Asian-American, Pacific Islander and Other. GLBTQ students have been present in small numbers. Ninety percent of students are younger than 30. Greater diversity in all areas is a goal for the Division and the profession as a whole.
Successful applicants to the program demonstrate a beginning understanding of the concepts embraced within Occupational Science, a commitment to human service work, a willingness to explore beyond the boundaries of traditional occupational therapy practice, and awareness of the curriculum mission and vision of the Division of Occupational Science at the University of North Carolina.
Considerable attention is given to the application essays which are evaluated for scholarly aptitude, articulation of ideas, soundness of writing, and philosophical fit with the program. A visit to the program prior to application is not required but applicants are always welcome to contact the Division in regards to a site visit prior to applying.
