Kids with Parents, Grandparents or Caregivers…
What Volunteers do?
You are the “patient” or “client” for one or two students who will:
• Practice interview, or
• Perform a well-baby/child check – including taking a health history and physical examination, or
• Perform a developmental assessment using age – appropriate activities
Benefits of Volunteering:
• Help teach future doctors and nurses to become more competent and confident with children.
• Participate in a fun and unique learning experience with your child.
Who Can Volunteer? Anyone can!
We need:
• Families with infants 9 months and older
• Toddlers 2-4 years old
• School-aged children
• Adolescents
We provide:
• Refreshments
• Free Parking or Taxi
• A unique and enjoyable experience
• An accessible environment
What Else do I Need to Know?
• You choose the type of classes of interest to you.
• Sessions last from 20 to 45 minutes.
• We plan around your schedule.
• You may come in as often as you wish – usually 1-3 times per year.
• Most sessions occur between mid September to late November.
Contact:
Cheryl Descent
Coordinator Volunteer Patient Program
cheryl.descent@queensu.ca
If you want to know more about the Volunteer Patient Program
