Doernbecher Children's Safety Center
Volunteer/Internship Opportunity
Are you a college student seeking experience in the healthcare or education fields? Are you a stay-at-home parent seeking a way to maintain or build professional references? Are you looking for a way to contribute to your community? This may be the ideal opportunity for you!
We are seeking committed, energetic and motivated individuals who are interested in the healthcare and/or education fields to actively participate in the Doernbecher Children’s Safety Center. The volunteers/interns will work under the supervision of the program coordinator and will have direct contact with patients and families when staffing the center.
Volunteers/interns will have a meaningful opportunity to participate in a project that will enhance their professional development while exposing them to an issue of critical importance within an outpatient clinical setting. Through this exposure and on-site training, they will gain a working knowledge of the safety and injury prevention needs of the Safety Center’s priority population (0-12 years).
We seek individuals who can make a commitment of four hours per week for at least six months. Flexible scheduling is possible within weekday clinic hours (M-F, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Requirements:
All Safety Center interns and volunteers must be 18+ years of age and be able to:
* Communicate effectively with families, children, and medical staff
* Exhibit a strong work ethic and good organizational skills
* Work independently and as part of a team
* Learn safety and injury prevention statistics, regulations, and tips
(Experience in this field is not a prerequisite; training will be provided.)
Commitment:
All Safety Center interns and volunteers must be able to commit to:
* Completing all required steps to becoming a volunteer through Doernbecher Volunteer Services, including completing an application, interview, background check, tuberculosis test and any necessary immunizations
* Working one 4-hour shift per week
* Attending quarterly evening trainings/meetings
Opportunities:
All Safety Center interns and volunteers will have the opportunity to:
* Counsel parents and families about safety and injury prevention
* Provide educational material to families and answer questions
* Assist parents in the purchase of safety supplies to meet their needs
* Demonstrate the proper use of various safety devices to parents and families
* Participate in the design of safety displays and brochures
* Participate in community outreach and education on injury prevention
Compensation:
Although this is an unpaid position, the following alternate compensation is offered:
* Free Tri-Met pass or parking permit provided for volunteer/intern shifts
* OHSU employee/volunteer discounts on various services, products, travel, sporting and cultural event tickets, etc.
* For students: course credit, as available based on educational institution and major
MISSION & VISION:
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1-19. Among the 50 states, Oregon ranks in the next-to-worst quartile for years of potential life lost due to unintentional injury. Physicians caring for children play an important role in educating families about age-appropriate risk of injury and measures to minimize that risk. However, due to the limitations of time and resources in clinical settings, safety and injury prevention counseling efforts are often limited.
With a goal of reducing unintentional injuries and death among children, the Doernbecher Children’s Safety Center was established in 2005. Based in the outpatient clinical setting at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, the center is a critical link in promoting pediatric safety and preventive health. The Safety Center works in collaboration with primary and specialty care providers to ensure that children and families have access to the information and supplies needed to promote safety and health. Doernbecher Children's Hospital, the first full-service children's hospital in the Pacific Northwest, offers a comprehensive program of primary and specialized pediatrics.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY:
* Visit the Safety Center online at: www.ohsu.edu/childsafety
* Contact Debi Stabler, Assistant Program Coordinator, Doernbecher Children’s Safety Center, email: stablerd@ohsu.edu or phone: 503-418-5666.
* Attend the upcoming volunteer orientation on Monday, April 14, 2008 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Please call or email for location and additional instructions.
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