Volunteer Professionals Community Connection Call – Shadowing
Published August 6, 2024
Some volunteer program leaders also manage job shadowing programs at their hospitals and clinics. These are usually intended to be short-term experiences directly 1-1 with a preceptor. It is observation-only, which is different from traditional volunteer programs where students would perform tasks independently.
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