The goal of Health Literacy is to educate and empower patients to be more involved in their healthcare decisions. Our Health Literacy Program seeks to improve the patients' ability to understand health related information by training volunteers to present standardized health literacy materials in both group and one-to-one settings. New York Methodist Hospital's Health Literacy Program provides an excellent opportunity for community health, health outreach, health promotion or pre-med students to develop a greater understanding of dynamic healthcare settings while working on their teaching and public speaking skills. Hands-On Experience Health Literacy volunteers present health-related information in clinics and family health centers.
All health literacy volunteers are required to attend 3, three hour, training sessions. These trainings ensure that volunteers are comfortable with the material and presenting it to a group.
What we offer
Thorough training with on-going coaching Evaluations and performance reviews (mid-term and final) An experience that fosters professional and personal growth and development The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of patientsRequirements Minimum time: six months of service
Times: Monday- Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
To apply Please visit our website at www.nym.org. Click under "About Us," then click on "Volunteer"
Volunteers will need to complete three training sessions. Volunteers must be at least 20 years old.
New York Methodist Hospital
(718) 780-5397, 105
abn9006@nyp.org
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Please note that a volunteer opportunity can be located at a different place than the organization's office.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
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