At New Creation Therapy, Inc., our community goal is to teach the next generation of OTs. We would love to have you shadow and observe with our team! Please complete the form below, and a team member will reach out to you with the next steps. We will also update you with any upcoming volunteer opportunities.
A current CPR certification and background check are required to volunteer and observe with NCT. An administrative fee will be collected for shadowing and observing (does not include volunteering).
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* New Creation Therapy will not be accepting student internships or shadowing through December 2023.
We will reopen our availability in February 2024 for observation hours starting in March 2024.*
Volunteer Opportunities
AccessAbility Fest
AccessAbility Fest offers a gateway to resources, opportunities and recreation for individuals facing barriers to their maximum level of independence due to a physical, developmental, sensory and/or mental health challenges. The 17th Annual AccessAbility Fest will feature numerous activities, information sessions, and exhibitors with information, products, programs and services that promote independence and inclusion where individuals with disabilities live, work and play.
Volunteer Information
New Creation Therapy will be an exhibitor for this event on October 7, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Our team will be providing information for the community as well as hosting a sensory play area in our tent. Please register for your desired shift and feel free to reach out for more information.
Volunteer Shifts
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7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.​​
NISD Resource Fair
The NISD Special Education Department is hosting its annual free Community Resource Fair for families of students with disabilities, teachers, and employees on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Northside Activity Center, 7001 Culebra Road. Representatives from more than 50 state and local agencies and organizations will be present to assist special education students ages 3 through 22 and their families. The event will also include breakout sessions focused on topics like technology, behaviors in the home, opportunities with Special Olympics, dyslexia, and Special Education 101.
Volunteer Information
New Creation Therapy will be an exhibitor for this event to provide information on our resources for the community and host a sensory play area in our tent. Please register for your desired shift and feel free to reach out for more information.
Volunteer Shifts
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7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.​​
We are excited for you to observe and shadow with us! Here are a few things to keep in mind before your first day of experience. While we understand you might be nervous, we want you to feel comfortable and get the most out of your time at New Creation Therapy. Most questions are appropriate to ask before or at the end of a therapy session. Feel free to ask questions and engage during visits. Appropriate and uncut t-shirts, scrub tops and/or bottoms, close-toed shoes (with socks), and jeans without holes are all permitted for shadowing.
Letters of Recommendation
Submit the form above to request a letter of recommendation if you meet the following requirements:
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Must have shadowed/observed or volunteered an NCT occupational therapist for a minimum of 30 hours.
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Must submit request within 6 months of your last shadowing experience with NCT.
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Be sure to include "requesting letter of recommendation" in the textbox of the form.
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Once your submission is received, we will email you and request your resume. Your request and resume will then be sent to an occupational therapist for review. The therapist has the right to accept or deny any requests and you will be notified within 7 days of sending us your resume.
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We ask the therapists to have the letter completed 7-14 days after the request is accepted. This uninterrupted time period is necessary for the therapist to thoughtfully write an efficient letter of recommendation.
Received your completed letter of recommendation?
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Great, we would love to hear back from you!
