I have arranged for Dr. Flowers to make a presentation of his on-line MCAT course here at Hunter on November 30th. He will make two presentations between 11-2PM. Hopefully students will be able to make one of the sessions-- lst one from 11-12:15 and the second from 12:45-2:00PM. The half hour break will give us time for refreshments. You can attend either session and feel free to come at any time during either presentation! He is flying in from Wisconsin so I want to see many, many students there! The room is not set yet---I am trying to get 217West but we have not confirmed this yet. Please tell your friends about this opportunity. This is the ONLY time he will be here in NY and his course will allow you to practice for the MCAT online--important because the new MCAT will be online only as of January 2007! Undergrads! I challenge you to show up! The postbaccs are ALWAYS taking advantage of these opportunities! You need to do so as well! Also, below is another volunteer program. X-mas vacation is a great time for you to either begin your volunteering or prepare for volunteering in the spring. As you can see from the site below you must often follow a series of steps to volunteer and this may take alot of time! So during the break you should get yourself positioned to begin volunteering for the spring or summer. Happy Thanksgiving! _____ <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> <http://www.wehealny.org/services/slr_volunteer/images/slr_volunteer_3pic.gi f> <http://www.wehealny.org/services/slr_volunteer/images/slr_volunteer_head.gi f> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> Choose from the list About Us Volunteer Requirements Special Programs Volunteer News Staff Contact Us <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> <http://www.wehealny.org/services/slr_volunteer/images/slr_volunteer_vert.gi f> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/headache_r5_c2.gif> Volunteer Requirements, Application & Orientation <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif> Becoming a Volunteer is a multiple step process. The first requires the Volunteer Applicant to gather some information about themself. This information is listed in the Requirements below. The second step is to take our Volunteer Challenge Exam; and the third step is to call the Volunteer Office and schedule an interview. All the necessary information, forms and steps you need to take prior to an interview are as follows: * Review the Basic Volunteer Requirements <> to obtain the necessary documents * Have your physician complete and sign the Medical History and Physical <http://www.wehealny.org/services/slr_volunteer/Medical%20History%20Form.pdf > Examination Form * Read the Volunteer <http://www.wehealny.org/services/slr_volunteer/Volunteer%20Core%20Competenc y%20Handbook%202006.pdf> Core Competency Handbook * Complete the Volunteer Challenge <http://www.wehealny.org/services/slr_volunteer/Volunteer%20Challenge%20Exam %202006.pdf> Exam Do NOT print the Volunteer Core Competency Handbook - it is 74 pages. However, do print and complete the Volunteer Challenge Exam (4 pages) and bring the completed exam to your interview. * Bring the completed Challenge Exam, the Medical History Form, and the appropriate required documents with you to the interview. Orientation is also a multiple step process, the first step is to read the Volunteer Core Competency Handbook and complete the Volunteer Challenge Exam. The remaining orientation takes place after you have been accepted as a volunteer. NOTE: COMPLETION OF THE VOLUNTEER CHALLENGE EXAM AND OBTAINING THE APPROPRIATE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT. Basic Volunteer Requirements The following are the basic requirements for volunteering at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals. We look forward to your joining us * Applicant must be at least fourteen years of age. * Applicant must commit to volunteering a minimum of 150 hours per year. We will be happy to write a recommendation or confirmation letter for volunteers who have completed the 150 hours. * Applicant must complete an application form, including reasons for wanting to volunteer. Applicant must provide their social security number and present a picture ID. * Applicant must provide name and address of a doctor/medical facility that knows the applicant's physical condition and has records of immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR). Applicant may provide their own immunization records for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR). * Applicant must provide a record of Tuberculin (TB) testing within the last 12 months or a TB test will be required. Free TB tests can be given to applicants over eighteen years of age. * Applicants under eighteen years of age must have a parental consent form signed by a parent or guardian. Forms are available in the volunteer office. High School students must also provide working papers. * Applicant must notify the volunteer office when they can no longer volunteer, and must return their identification badge. top <http://www.wehealny.org/services/slr_volunteer/requirements.asp#top> The following are the basic requirements for volunteering in the JUMP (Junior Mentoring Program) at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals * Applicant must be at least fourteen years of age. * Applicant must provide a letter of consent to work at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center signed and dated by your parent or guardian * Applicant must provide working papers. * Applicant must submit a letter from school advisor, principal, or counselor stating that you are a student in good academic standing. * Applicant must submit records of your immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), dated and signed by a physician within the last year. * Applicant must provide proof of a recent PPD (Tuberculosis) Test. This must include the date planted and the date read. * Applicant must volunteer a minimum of 150 hours per school year or the number of hours required by your school. (A certificate will be presented to each student upon completion of the program.) * Applicant must volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per week. * Applicant must complete an application form stating reasons for wanting to volunteer. * Applicant must notify the JUMP Program Coordinator when you can no longer volunteer, and return your identification badge. top <http://www.wehealny.org/services/slr_volunteer/requirements.asp#top> The following are the basic requirements for volunteering in the VIC (Volunteer Interpreter Corps) at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals * Applicant must complete an application form stating reasons for wanting to volunteer. * Applicant must submit records of your immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), dated and signed by a physician within the last year. * Applicant must submit a reference letter. * Applicant must complete an intensive training session. * Applicant must volunteer a minimum of 5 hours per week or 150 hours total. * Applicant must be bilingual with college-level vocabulary in English and native language. top <http://www.wehealny.org/services/slr_volunteer/requirements.asp#top> <http://www.wehealny.org/../live/images/shim.gif>