Carrico Pediatric Therapy Inc. - VolunteerAt — Carrico Pediatric Therapy

Our volunteers assist therapists with setting up activities for sessions and clinic organization and sanitation while getting a firsthand look at occupational, physical, and speech therapy services. There is no hands-on patient contact for volunteers. 

As part of our volunteer onboarding process, we require a virtual interview,  Live Scan (approx. $20-40), a negative TB test (within a year old), and additional onboarding steps that are discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Tasks:

Observing occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech-language pathology (SLP) sessions to gain understanding of treatment planning, therapeutic techniques, patient engagement strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Observing therapist–patient interactions to develop knowledge of pediatric developmental milestones, behavioral management strategies, and family-centered care approaches

Assisting therapists with preparation and breakdown of therapeutic activities, including organizing materials, setting up equipment, and adapting activity stations as directed

Supporting implementation of structured therapeutic activities under therapist supervision (no hands-on patient care in compliance with governing board policies)

Assisting with clinical organization and maintenance of therapy spaces to ensure adherence to safety, sanitation, and infection control standards

Participating in special clinical projects that support patient programming (e.g., creating therapy materials, laminating visual supports, preparing scavenger hunts, event setup)

Completing shift documentation, including logging hours and summarizing observations to encourage reflective learning and professional accountability

Training:

Orientation and Volunteer Handbook

Observing occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech-language pathology (SLP) sessions to gain understanding of treatment planning, therapeutic techniques, patient engagement strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Observing therapist–patient interactions to develop knowledge of pediatric developmental milestones, behavioral management strategies, and family-centered care approaches

Learning Outcome:

Demonstrate understanding of interdisciplinary pediatric therapy practices by describing the roles and treatment approaches of occupational, physical, and speech therapists within a clinical setting.

Analyze and articulate therapeutic strategies used to support pediatric developmental milestones, behavioral regulation, and family-centered care through structured observation and reflective documentation.

Apply professional workplace standards including ethical conduct, patient confidentiality, punctuality, accurate documentation, and adherence to clinic policies and governing board regulations.

Support clinical operations effectively by preparing therapeutic materials, organizing treatment spaces, and assisting with session setup and breakdown in a manner that aligns with safety and infection control standards.

Demonstrate professional communication and collaboration skills by responding appropriately to therapist direction, prioritizing staff requests, and contributing to a team-based healthcare environment.