Ever wondered how much volunteer work you actually need as a pre-AA, or what kind of volunteering even counts? You're not alone! Tiffany and Adri discuss these questions and more, to help you navigate the wild world of volunteering as a Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant student.

In this episode:

• How many volunteer hours are needed
• What kind of volunteering activities counts
• The link between volunteering and clinical experience
• The true value of volunteering as a Pre-AA
  

Timestamps:

00:00 - Debunking the volunteer hours myth — no set minimum!

00:20 - Standard Intro & Disclaimer

01:36 - Episode Start & Types of Volunteering

02:12 - Volunteering hours, how many are needed?

02:50 - What kind of volunteering counts? 

03:15 - How genuine community involvement beats hospital shifts every time

04:35 - Adri’s volunteering experience example

05:55 - Tiffany’s experiences with volunteering and non-volunteering community

07:21 - How volunteering lowers barriers to clinical experience

08:42 - How authenticity in volunteering helps

10:02 - Challenges of volunteering as a Pre-AA

12:24 - Key takeaways

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• TikTok
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• YouTube
  

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