What are some good nonclinical volunteering experiences?

[meadowlarkk]

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I’m in my early undergrad and haven’t done any consistent nonclinical volunteering. I was planning to start volunteering at a nursing home/hospice but saw some people saying that can lean more clinical.
What nonclinical positions do most premeds apply with? Does anyone have suggestions for nonclinical volunteering that would potentially stand out? Thanks in advance!

 

[Wilted]

To my knowledge with browsing these threads you'll want to do something along the lines of food bank, homeless shelter, habitat for humanity, etc. volunteering. These show that you are willing and eager to work with underprivileged populations, and most people on the forum will recommend at least 150 hours of that sort of thing. I've done a little bit of that but I'm also a volunteer volleyball coach with this organization that provides athletic and academic facilities and opportunities to inner city youth in my city. I'm finding that to be very fun and fulfilling so if you have a sport you like I'd recommend looking for something along those lines too.

 

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