About
Volunteer Information
Tips on volunteering.
At Flourish Integrated Therapy, LLC We welcome student observers and volunteers in the fields of Occupational therapy and Speech Language Pathology. We value students as they provide new and innovative ideas as well as a helpful hand to our busy programs. To volunteer or observe, we have various requirements. Please see below and please reach out if you think Flourish is a good fit for you!
Professionalism
Punctuality is an important professional skill to practice. Please plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes before your assigned time. If you know you will be running late, please contact one of the supervisors and/or the front desk directly.
Dress Code: Please dress professionally but comfortably. Closed toe shoes required. No tank tops, shorts, jeans, leggings or workout attire. You will be sitting on the floor and/or bending over frequently so please keep this in mind when getting dressed.
To increase productivity for both individual sessions as well as group, you may be asked to assist with materials and preparation, including but not limited to copying, cleaning, retrieving materials or organizing spaces
Communication
You are responsible for communicating with your therapists, supervisors and/or front desk regarding absences, expectations and school requirements for observations and volunteering
Groups: All therapists run their groups differently. Have their emails on hand and contact them!
Asking Questions
We are available to answer any questions you may have. Please wait until after the client’s session and/or group to bring your question to the attention of your supervisor and/or therapist. INterruptions during sessions and/or group may impact how client’s perform and engage so please be considerate of their time.
Engagement and Initiative
Take Initiative! This is your opportunity to bring new ideas and practice into your experience. After you get acquainted with our groups and/or clients, we will expect you to plan small portions of groups and/or therapy. We are happy to help, give suggestions, and provide advice.
During individual sessions, please wait until you are provided the opportunity to engage with clients on a 1:1 level. Session interruptions may impact client’s engagement. Although interactions and inclusion may happen during observed sessions, your main role is to observe.
Documentation
Documentation required to volunteer or observe at Flourish Integrated Therapy:
Both an FBI and BCI Background Check
We recommend Fast Fingerprints as they are quick and easy to work with
Required Code: 475570
Send straight to Flourish Integrated Therapy ATTN: Jacqueline Culley
Volunteer Release and Waiver Form
Confidentiality Agreement
Emergency Contact Form
Any additional Waivers provided
Any additional school documentation or tracking of hours required is the responsibility of the student to communicate with their supervisor/instructor.
You can access the required forms here.
Student Orientation
An in-person student orientation is mandatory for all student volunteers and observers. Please contact supervisors regarding specifics with this expectation
Points of Contact
OT Level 1 Students
Denise Clark denise@flourishohio.com
ST observation or Social Groups
Victoria Evans victoria@flourishohio.com
Feeding Groups
Tara Gosnik tara@flourishohio.com
Flourish Front Desk