I am a first year life sci student. I want to find some pharmacy related work to do in the summer, whether paid or volunteer, just for the experience.

However, some retailers wouldn't take anyone that's not in a co-op program because we don't have workplace insurance.
Does anyone know what's the best way to get covered by some kind of insurance, and where to look for pharmacies that are willing to take first year inexperienced students? any tips would be much appreciated thanks!

Where to look for pharmacies? Anywhere there are pharmacies. Ask all the ones you see.