For Medical Professionals

Student Resources

At Mary Free Bed, we empower others to achieve their greatest potential. Students can discover that same sense of purpose through a variety of development programs.

Internships

Our interns are an important part of the team. As part of the Mary Free Bed community, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the mission that drives us and the culture we live every day. To be eligible for our summer internship program, you must be enrolled in a college, university or graduate program.

College Student Volunteer Program

This program offers undergraduates insight into their future careers and exposure to a hospital setting. Three sessions are offered based on the semesters of local universities:

Fall (August – December)
Winter (January – April)
Summer (May – August)

This program can accommodate undergraduate occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy or anyone interested in rehabilitation.

The main responsibilities for the Student Volunteers are to assist therapist during session, special projects, cleaning therapy gyms, and helping set up before and after therapy sessions.

Students are expected to volunteer on the same day each week for the entire 13-15-week session. Volunteer shifts are 3-4 hours and the average student receives 40-50 hours per session.

For questions, email us at volunteer@maryfreebed.com.

Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports Volunteer Program

We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our WAS sports clinics and teams. Opportunities exist in a variety of activities – including coaching, player and equipment assistance, event support, food service and material creation.

Career Exploration Seminar

Are you interested in learning about careers in rehabilitation care? Our seminars are designed for high school students 16 years and older, college students who are undecided on a major, or people considering a career change. The seminars will include an introduction to the hospital, a question and answer session with clinicians, and a tour of the hospital.

Career Exploration Seminar Dates:

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, from 5-6:30 PM

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, from 6-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2027, from 4-5:30 PM

Tuesday, May 18, 2027, from 4-5:30 PM

More Information

Topics presented are subject to staff availability, but participants can expect to learn about nursing, occupational therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, physical therapy, psychology, social work and care management, speech-language pathology and recreational therapy.

You’ll learn about education requirements, potential salary expectations and a typical day’s routine.

The Career Exploration Seminar isn’t appropriate for college students with a chosen academic focus. Instead, you may wish to consider our College Student Volunteer Program.

To register or ask questions email us at volunteer@maryfreebed.com with the name of the school you’re attending and the vocation most interested in. You must be 16 years or older to attend.