Volunteering Information Session

October 1st, 2009

Volunteering Information Session

October 1st, 2009

Please pick up a handout at the frontPlease pick up a handout at the front

Anushree Dave Volunteer Coordinator, Pre-Med Society

Anushree Dave Volunteer Coordinator, Pre-Med Society

Program: 2nd year Honors Physiology Favorite Course: Biology 1222

Favorite Prof: Dr. Zinke Allmang

Favorite Charity: Camp Trillium

Favorite Quote: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." – Gandhi

Jason Lam Volunteer Coordinator, Pre-Med Society

Jason Lam Volunteer Coordinator, Pre-Med Society

Program: 2nd Year Honors Specialization in Pathology and Toxicology

Favorite Course: Bio 1222

Favorite Prof: Dennis Maxwell

Favorite Charity: All of them!

Favorite Quote: “Just do it.” – some Nike marketing person

Why Should I Volunteer?Why Should I Volunteer?

- Shows you’re interested in helping others and you value the personal rewards, rather than monetary rewards- Shows Med schools you value community involvement, and have good leadership, diversity and people interaction abilities- Shows experience, dedication and interest- May learn why you want to work in medicine or which ever field you wish to pursue- It’s a chance to do something meaningful while taking a break from school life- May enhance your skill set while you learn by doing hands-on work-Med schools require 48 things accomplished in the past 5 years

- Shows you’re interested in helping others and you value the personal rewards, rather than monetary rewards- Shows Med schools you value community involvement, and have good leadership, diversity and people interaction abilities- Shows experience, dedication and interest- May learn why you want to work in medicine or which ever field you wish to pursue- It’s a chance to do something meaningful while taking a break from school life- May enhance your skill set while you learn by doing hands-on work-Med schools require 48 things accomplished in the past 5 years

McMaster Application Questions

McMaster Application Questions

1. When asked why you want to pursue a career in medicine, a frequent response is ''I want to help people''. There are many other career choices (teaching, nursing, social work, etc.) in which altruism is a necessary ingredient. Why have you chosen medicine?

2. It is important to find the right fit between medical school and student. What concerns do you have about the fit between you and McMaster?

3. Describe a significant experience that you consider a success in your life. Reflect on the factors that led to this success.

4. Describe a significant experience that you consider a failure in your life. Reflect on the factors that led to this failure.

5. What aspect of yourself would you change? Reflect on why you possess that attribute and what, if anything, you have done to change it.

1. When asked why you want to pursue a career in medicine, a frequent response is ''I want to help people''. There are many other career choices (teaching, nursing, social work, etc.) in which altruism is a necessary ingredient. Why have you chosen medicine?

2. It is important to find the right fit between medical school and student. What concerns do you have about the fit between you and McMaster?

3. Describe a significant experience that you consider a success in your life. Reflect on the factors that led to this success.

4. Describe a significant experience that you consider a failure in your life. Reflect on the factors that led to this failure.

5. What aspect of yourself would you change? Reflect on why you possess that attribute and what, if anything, you have done to change it.

Service Learning DaysService Learning Days 25 Pre-Med members will meet Saturday morning, be put into their

groups and will be given bus routes to various volunteer destinations across London.

We will volunteer for the day, meet new people and make connections in the community.

At the end of the day, we will return to Western for reflection about what we have learned, how we have affected the community, and how the experience has affected us.

Dinner will be ready and waiting for us to eat during our reflection. Sign up for the organization you would like to volunteer with at the

end of this meeting. Spaces are limited!!

25 Pre-Med members will meet Saturday morning, be put into their groups and will be given bus routes to various volunteer destinations across London.

We will volunteer for the day, meet new people and make connections in the community.

At the end of the day, we will return to Western for reflection about what we have learned, how we have affected the community, and how the experience has affected us.

Dinner will be ready and waiting for us to eat during our reflection. Sign up for the organization you would like to volunteer with at the

end of this meeting. Spaces are limited!!

Upcoming Volunteer Information SessionsUpcoming Volunteer Information Sessions

Alzheimer Society Presentation – Oct. 8th

Camp Trillium Presentation – Oct. 15th

Alzheimer Society Presentation – Oct. 8th

Camp Trillium Presentation – Oct. 15th

Upcoming Volunteer TripsUpcoming Volunteer Trips London Food Bank – Oct 13 Ark Aid Soup Kitchen – Oct 30 Ark Aid Soup Kitchen – Nov 17 Service Learning Day – Nov.

21st

Mount Hope, Family/Women’s Shelter and Boys & Girls Club.

London Food Bank – Oct 13 Ark Aid Soup Kitchen – Oct 30 Ark Aid Soup Kitchen – Nov 17 Service Learning Day – Nov.

21st

Mount Hope, Family/Women’s Shelter and Boys & Girls Club.

London Food BankLondon Food Bank www.londonfoodbank.net Mission

to help a caring community share its food resources

Volunteer Opportunities Sorting food Packing hampers

www.londonfoodbank.net Mission

to help a caring community share its food resources

Volunteer Opportunities Sorting food Packing hampers

Camp TrilliumCamp Trillium www.camptrillium.com Mission

The Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre offers and promotes recreational experiences to bring children with cancer and their families together

The Trillium Centre provides an environment that normalizes relationships and experiences, helping children and families in the healing process and enhancing their quality of life.

www.camptrillium.com Mission

The Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre offers and promotes recreational experiences to bring children with cancer and their families together

The Trillium Centre provides an environment that normalizes relationships and experiences, helping children and families in the healing process and enhancing their quality of life.

Volunteer Opportunities Teen Camps Fall Family Camps Youth Groups Special Friend Matching Program Clinic Support Program Community Teen Nights

Camp Trillium Information Night Oct. 15th

Volunteer Opportunities Teen Camps Fall Family Camps Youth Groups Special Friend Matching Program Clinic Support Program Community Teen Nights

Camp Trillium Information Night Oct. 15th

Camp TrilliumCamp Trillium

Alzheimer’s Society of LondonAlzheimer’s Society of London http://www.alzheimerlondon.ca/ Mission

to advocate for and promote the development of support services, education, and research in London and Middlesex County for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Companion Program Alzheimer Information Series

http://www.alzheimerlondon.ca/ Mission

to advocate for and promote the development of support services, education, and research in London and Middlesex County for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Companion Program Alzheimer Information Series

Ark AidArk Aid

A chance to serve the homeless and less fortunate community in London. You will be helping out with the “soup kitchen” and servingdinner for them. There will also be games, festival activities, tournaments that you can participate in. A great way to connect with the community and share what you are grateful for with others.

You can commit to either: Friday, October 30th Tuesday, November 17th

Time Commitment: 6:00- 9:00pm

Ark AidArk Aid

To participate:

Look out for an email in the near future, and respond quickly as it is

first come first serve!

If there are still spots left, an e-mail will be sent out.

100% Commitment

Other places to get involved…Other places to get involved…-Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London-Brain Injury Association of London-Chelsea Park Retirement Community-Children’s Aid Society of London-Community Living London-Child and Parent Resource Institute-Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario-Hospice of London

-London Abused Women’s Centre-London Distress Centre-LUSO Community Services-Madam Vanier Children’s Services-Salvation Army Correctional and Justice Services-Salvation Army Centre of Hope-St. Josephs Health Care Centre-United Way

… and many more!

Thanks For Joining Us!Thanks For Joining Us!

Happy Volunteering!Happy Volunteering!