Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)
Organization: New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE)
Location: 310 E. 14th Street, South Building, Suite B08, New York, NY 10003
Program: Volunteer Services
Start: Rolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
About the NYEE Volunteer Opportunity
The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) operates its own Volunteer Services program, separate from Mount Sinai’s main hospital volunteer services. Volunteers may be placed in both clinical and non-clinical departments, making this a strong opportunity for students interested in healthcare.
This premed volunteer opportunity in NYC can be especially valuable for students interested in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, patient care, and clinical healthcare environments.
What You’ll Do
Volunteer responsibilities depend on your department placement and may include:
- Support admitting and patient registration
- Assist in the glaucoma clinic
- Support general ophthalmology clinics
- Assist in otolaryngology clinics
- Provide support in the OR and recovery areas
- Serve as a lobby ambassador
- Assist with Human Resources
- Support nursing administration
- Assist with social services
Requirements
Applicants must complete several steps before beginning their volunteer placement:
- Complete an interview with the Volunteer Services Department
- Provide references through the required request forms
- Obtain medical clearance from your own physician
- Complete TB clearance
- Complete rubella clearance
- TB and rubella clearance are offered free through NYEE Workforce Health
- The complete application and clearance process takes approximately two weeks
How to Apply
Interested students should contact NYEE Volunteer Services directly:
Phone: 212-979-4792
Email: volunteer@nyee.edu
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contact Volunteer Services to confirm current openings, placement options, and application requirements.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed application deadline. Students should contact NYEE Volunteer Services directly to confirm current availability and the latest application requirements.
