Volunteer Opportunities at P3 Athletic
Are you passionate about physical therapy and eager to gain real-world experience? Volunteering at P3 Athletic offers a unique chance to work alongside expert clinicians in a high-performance, sports focused environment — all while building the skills and hours you need for PT school.
Why Volunteer With Us?
At P3 Athletic, we don’t just offer volunteer hours — we provide an immersive experience that prepares you for a successful career in physical therapy.
What You’ll Gain:
- Required Volunteer Hours for PT School: Earn meaningful hours that count toward your application.
- Hands-On, Client-Facing Experience: Participate in patient care and learn clinical workflows in a real-world setting.
- Mentorship from Experienced Physical Therapists: Monthly one-on-one guidance to help you develop clinical reasoning, prepare applications, and build your professional skills.
- Exposure to Advanced Techniques and Tools: Observe and assist as our skilled clinicians utilize force plates, handheld dynamometry, manual therapy methods like cupping and IASTM, and other cutting-edge performance technology.
- Insight Into Performance-Based Physical Therapy: Learn how to help active individuals — from youth athletes to fitness beginners — achieve real, measurable progress.
- Opportunities for Letters of Recommendation: High-performing volunteers may receive personalized recommendation letters to boost their PT school applications.
- Be Part of a Forward-Thinking Clinic: Learn from a team pushing the boundaries of what physical therapy can achieve.
Who Should Volunteer?
If you are:
- A pre-PT student or aspiring physical therapist looking to gain valuable experience
- Motivated, reliable, and eager to learn
- Interested in sports, performance, and innovative rehab techniques
- Ready to contribute to a supportive and patient-centered environment
Then you’re a great fit for the P3 Athletic volunteer program!
Volunteer Success Stories
Working with the team at P3 alone has made the experience super worthwhile. I've been able to learn so much from everyone on the team while having a good time. Some of my best experiences have been asking questions and getting learning sessions with the physical therapists. Through these moments, they show me how they perform certain techniques and tell me why these techniques may be the most effective and applicable for various patients. It's especially memorable when I've gotten that 'light bulb moment' and the process as a whole seems more cohesive and I'm able to combine the knowledge I've learned.
During my time as a volunteer, I gained hands-on experience in patient interaction, basic rehab skills, and office workflow. These real-world experiences opened my eyes to the profound impact this profession can have and only fueled my passion even more. Being at R3 almost every day made me fall in love with physical therapy all over again. The environment, the people, and the work itself inspired and challenged me in the best ways possible. Like Stephen Curry raining down three-point “splashes” with relentless dedication and precision, I’m committed to perfecting my skills and knowledge to make my own mark in this field.
Through hard work and dedication, I was beyond thrilled to be offered the role of Aide Lead/Office Tech feeling like I just hit a Stephen Curry three-point splash! I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and so excited to continue growing with such an amazing team. The R3 staff treated me as more than just a volunteer, they believed in my potential and constantly pushed me to be better.
I feel like in my short time at P3 I wasn't doing too much but just from observing I was able to learn a lot. I really appreciate you for taking the time to show me the different machines and answering any questions I had. Overall, I thought my time at P3 was very rewarding and would love to come back for future opportunities.
I hope we can reconnect soon and thank you for everything!
Dr. Jordan and Dr. Desiree were always super friendly and willing to chat with me about the therapies they used, which as a volunteer was gold. Dr. Michael did the same, asking for assistance and explaining each condition to me so that I understood better the reasoning for certain exercises.
Mikey and Alexis went above and beyond in making me feel welcomed and comfortable working with them, and I always had someone to ask for help if I was ever confused about a task or obligation.
All in all, a valuable experience for any future PTs or aides looking to work in a clinical setting!
How to Apply
Ready to join us?
Please fill out our Volunteer Application Form or contact us at careers@p3athletic.com for more
information.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! We welcome volunteers at all stages, but a strong interest and commitment to learning are
essential.
We recommend a minimum of 100 hours, but schedules can be flexible.
Yes, some volunteers have transitioned into team members based on performance and fit.
Contact Us
Have questions? Reach out anytime!
📧 careers@p3athletic.com
📞 (408) 495-3743
📍 1671 South Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
Join P3 Athletic and start building your future in physical therapy today!