4 Ways to Serve Your Community for Global PT Day of Service

October 12th is Global PT Day of Service this year, and physical therapists all over the country are coming together to give back to the community inside and outside of the clinic. Since its inception in 2012, National PT Day of Service has grown exponentially with service projects occurring each year in countries all over the world, and in 50 states across the U.S. It gives the PT community a chance to lead and serve at the same time.

Service embodies everything PTs are about, and when we make a united effort, we can make a real impact on our communities. If you’re looking for a new way to give back or this is your first year to participate, pledge to participate on www.ptdayofservice.com and keep reading to discover ways to serve your community AND promote your practice!

No matter where you choose to volunteer on October 12th, you will make a tremendous impact on someone’s life! Bring your staff along with you to provide service in the community for a few hours of the day. Pick a volunteer activity with your staff that will allow your practice to shine and make an impact on your community.

Create a fund your whole team can contribute to and donate funds to a charity of your choice. Choose a charity you’re passionate about, whose mission aligns with your company.

If you can’t make a cash donation, there are plenty of shelters, children’s centers, libraries, food banks and more that accept donations in the form of food items, clothing, shoes and books.

There are a few different ways you can host a fundraising event! If your practice is open on Saturdays, you could partner with a local business for the day and raise money for a charity. For example, partner with your local smoothie café owner. When patients complete their therapy, they can buy a smoothie at your front desk and the proceeds go to your local chapter of the Boys and Girls Club.

Another option might be that you attend a charity event and offer 10-minute massages or wellness products, and the profits are donated to the fundraiser.

A great way to use your expertise and skills to give back to the community is to offer pro-bono services. You can provide a variety of therapy or massage services free of charge to give to those in need of your services and promote awareness of the benefit of physical therapy.

Regardless of what you do or how you do it – all that matters is you’re doing something good for your community. Every good deed makes a big impact.