Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Organization: NYU Langone Health
Locations: Bellevue Hospital, NYU Langone’s Tisch Hospital, or NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn
Overview
The Patient Advocacy Volunteer Program in Emergency Room Services (PAVERS) is offered through NYU Langone Health’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine. This program provides volunteers with structured experience in an emergency department (ED), including patient interaction, observation of emergency care, and approved clinical tasks.
Volunteers also participate in a monthly three-hour lecture series featuring case-based teaching, making this an academically focused opportunity for students interested in healthcare and emergency medicine.
Program Requirements
- Minimum commitment: One full academic year, covering two semesters. Summer sessions are not included.
- Weekly shifts: Two four-hour shifts per week at the selected hospital.
- Scheduling options: Four daily time-block options are available across all seven days of the week.
- Monthly meetings: One additional three-hour meeting per month, usually held on weekends.
- Location commitment: Volunteers must remain at their selected hospital for the duration of the program.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online through the official volunteer application portal during the designated application period.
Apply Now – PAVERS Volunteer Program
An application fee of $15–$20 applies to PAVERS and Project Healthcare applicants. The fee is scheduled to increase to $20 on January 1, 2027.
Application Deadline
Spring-semester applications typically open between September and November of the preceding year. Applications for the Spring 2027 semester are expected to be available during this period, but an exact closing date has not been specified.
Interested applicants should apply as early as possible and contact the volunteer program team to confirm application availability and current deadlines.
Contact Information
For questions about eligibility, applications, or program availability, contact:
