Volunteer Opportunities
for
Premedical and Prehealth Students
Compiled by
The Scripps College
Post-Baccalaureate
Premedical Office
W.M. Keck Science
Center
Room # 115
(909) 621-8764
E-MAIL:
Jolson@Scrippscol.edu
Any updates or additions
are welcome,
so please contact us
at the above address and phone number
Thanks to William
Brown and the staff at
Pitzer College’s
Career Services Office and
thanks to the Scripps
College Women’s Collective.
Volunteer Opportunities
1. Aids Healthcare Foundation (213)
462-2273
Executive
Offices 1800 N. Argyle Avenue, 3rd Floor (213) 962-8513
Los
Angeles, CA 90028
Contact:
Anna Alikin, Director of Volunteer Services
AIDS
Healthcare Foundation, established in 1987, is the largest community-based
provider of HIV medical care in California. The Foundation has grown from a
small group of friends dedicated to the creation of dignified care for people
in the last stage of AIDS to a multi-million dollar agency providing excellence
in care for people living at all stages of HIV infection and disease.
2. AIDS Project Los Angeles (213)
993-1380
1313
N. Vine Street
Los
Angeles, CA 90028
Contact:
Pamela Brannon
APLA
Provides comprehensive support services without charge to people with AIDS and
other HIV illnesses. These services include the largest food distribution
center in the country for people with AIDS, a dental clinic, the buddy program,
medical referrals, professional mental health counseling, and much more.
3. American Cancer Society (909) 649-6813
685
N. 13th Avenue, #7 (909)
949-6115
Upland,
CA 91786
Contact:
Angela Olivas
The
Society is engaged in patient services, research, education, and fund raising.
Volunteer opportunities are available with flexible hours and projects may be
open-ended or time-specific. They specifically need volunteers to answer phones
and send cancer information packets to interested clients. Training is provided, and other phone
referrals are provided to clients. Typically,
volunteers work on: driving patients to and from cancer treatments &
doctors appointments, resource information guidance (RIG) at the ACS office;
public education on health issues like tobacco and nutrition, e.g. the Great
American Smokeout; assistance with the Feel Better Program, or fund raising
special events like Daffodil Days or Relay for Life.
4. American Heart Association Greater Los Angeles Affiliate (213)
385-4231
3550
Wilshire Blvd. 5th Floor
FAX (213) 380-4057
Los
Angeles, CA 90010
Contact:
Rex Makolm
Assist
American Heart Association in communications, programs, funding and community
organizing.
5. American Recovery Center (909) 865-2336
2180
West Valley Boulevard
Pomona,
CA 91768
Contact:
Barbara Green for inpatient services and Deborah Priestly for outpatient
services
American
Hospital is a 156 bed Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospital (CDRH). The
Hospital offers 6-month residential detoxification program and aftercare
treatment modalities. Patients include a wide range of socioeconomic
backgrounds, and demographic diversity. Interns work as co-facilitators for
individual and group sessions.
6. American Red Cross
P.O.
Box 250 2065 N.
Indian
Hill Blvd. (909)
624-0074
Claremont,
CA 91711
Contact:
Francis Laughton
The
American Red Cross is a non-profit organization that brings together volunteers
and staff to help people prevent, prepare for and cope with emergencies.
Chapters provide special services to the community such as safety classes,
blood donation drives, youth service programs, and various volunteer services.
Internships may be arranged with the local Claremont chapter or the national
Washington D.C. chapter. Local volunteers are needed to help with Health Center
patients at Pilgrim Place and Claremont Manor; to help with local blood
mobiles, office work, First Aid Stations, Health Fairs and more. Once a year
they assist Pomona Valley Hospital and the LA County Health Department with a
health fair where blood work and vaccination are done. Other programs include Community Flu Clinic,
First Aid Teams, Claremont Halloween, the Home Alone program, Baby-Sitting
Class, the Disaster Team and Office/Grounds help at the Chapter House.
They
will also need assistance with a senior vaccination program, a one-day event,
held at the Jocelyn Senior Center in October of 1999, and assistance with the
Health Fair Expo to be held at the Pomona Valley Hospital in March/April
2000. They could also use a regular
volunteer to go to senior apartment complexes weekly to provide blood pressure
screening.
7. Care Extenders (310) 319-4000 x3581
Santa Monica Hospital
Contact:
Monica Lee
Grassroots
volunteer program at the hospital seems geared specifically for blossoming health
care professionals.
8. Career Development Center (909) 596-7733
Horticulture Therapy and Training
Program FAX (909) 593-0153
2850
N. Garey Avenue P.O. Box 6001
Pomona,
CA 91769-6001
Contact:
Ann Lamsden, H.T.R. Coordinator
Casa
Colina Horticulture Therapy and Training Program developed a bold
entrepreneurial strategy that links cutting-edge rehabilitation technology with
community development and environmental action. In this innovative approach,
the provision of health care and vocational training expands beyond the
individual to a continuum of care that includes the well being of the social
and natural environment.
9. Casa Colina Centers For Rehabilitation (909) 596-7733,x2159
255
E. Bonita Ave.
FAX (909) 593-0153
Pomona,
CA 91767
Contact:
Gretchen Peterson
Casa
Colina provides comprehensive inpatient/outpatient acute medical
rehabilitation, with emphasis on spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain,
brain injury, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
10. Casa de Esperanza (909) 469-5830
2112
S. Garey, Suite C
Pomona,
CA 91766
Contact:
Patricia Risaldi
Casa
de Esperanza is a small outpatient mental health clinic in Pomona that provides
services to Spanish speaking clients. We work with families, children and the
chronically mentally ill. The internships are varied and include clerical,
group leader assistants and help on outings.
Some duties would include watching children while parents participated
in group therapy sessions, observing day treatment sessions and training to
assist in the process of providing day treatment to patients, assisting with
the writing and development of health education materials and training
handbooks. All new volunteers are required
to work the front desk for the first month to get to know the clinic, the
staff, the paperwork, and patient flow.
11. Cedar Sinai Hospital (310)
855-2679
Contact: Marko Mijat FAX (310)
659-2563
A
college level volunteer program where you need to be sponsored by a physician
who has hospital privileges. Mr. Mijat
requires that all interested students submit their name, phone number, goal and
objective, a list of all the math, science and computer courses you have taken,
and any related research experience.
Mr. Mijat is able to place students in both research and clinical areas.
Mr. Mijat requires certain information to assist in placement. Please contact Jodi, before you approach
this site.
12. City of Hope (626)
359-8111
Volunteer
Services
1500
E. Duarte Road
Duarte,
CA 91010
Contact:
Judy Schaut, Director of Volunteer Services
The
City of Hope is a research hospital, which develops new and innovative cancer
treatments. Ms. Reel is very willing to work with our students. They need to work at least 4 hours per week,
and the volunteer position should last for no less than 6 months. They require
the purchase of a uniform that consists of a shirt totaling $18. Shifts are available M-F from 8-12 or 1-5
only. No weekend and evening hours
until after your 4-week probation period is past. They place students on wings with patients and in central supply. They also require the volunteer attend an
orientation to learn about the disaster plan, air born contaminants, and
specific volunteer positions that can be had.
To begin with the City of Hope you need to call the volunteer office and
set up an appointment. Once you have
had your interview they will arrange for an orientation. The first four weeks of volunteering you are
on probation.
13. Community Extended Care (909) 621-4751
9620
Fremont Ave.
Montclair,
CA 91763
Contact:
Leslie, Activities Director
Convalescent
hospital dealing with the ill and elderly.
Volunteers are always needed to assist in conducting activities and for
companionship and reading to patients.
14. Crippled Children's Society (909)
621-4727
480
S. Indian Hill Blvd.
Claremont,
CA 91711
Contact:
Shelly Gorrigan
This
organization has services for children an adults ages 3 to 22. There are several programs that may interest
students. There is a child development
program for children 3 to 8, where assistance in teaching children how to play
is needed. Singing and reading are also
encouraged. They have aquatics or
swimming programs for children with arthritis and post stroke conditions. There is also the After School Program, M-F
where children and young adults, 8-22 participate in a variety of activities. They
have several weekend recreation activities involving food preparation and field
trips.
15. David
and Margaret Group Home
Contact: Sandra Price (909) 596-5921
16. Department of Veterans Affairs (909) 422-3011
Jerry L. Pettis Medical Center 122 FAX (909) 422-3106
11201
Benton St.
Loma
Linda, CA 92357
Contact:
Charlene Johnson
Volunteers
assist in a variety of health care needs throughout the medical center. The
medical center provides training and other support services for their
volunteers.
17. East Valley Community Health Center (Pomona and West Covina Offices)
680
Fairplex (626)
919-5724, x221
Pomona,
CA 91768
Contact:
Mila
18. Family Solutions, Inc. (714) 835-1333, #108
203
N. Golden Circle Suite #101
Santa
Ana, CA 92705
Contact:
Tony Morgan, Director of Volunteer Services
Family
Solutions, Inc. operates a Residential Group Home program and a Foster Family
Agency program. At these 13 residential group homes, the program provides a
comprehensive treatment plan in order to combine quality treatment within a
supportive home environment. Childcare providers treat those suffering from
conduct disorders, victims of physical/sexual abuse, depression, substance
abuse and children with behavioral problems.
19. Foothill AIDS Project (909)
482-2066
223
W. Harrison Ave.
FAX (909) 920-4139
Claremont,
CA 91711
Contact: Egen Moreno, Acting Volunteer Coordinator
Foothill
Aids Project is a community-based organization providing case management and residential
care for persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Our service area includes East San
Gabriel Valley, Riverside, San Bernardino and L.A. counties. Through
Volunteerism and five-grant funded staff members, FAP provides education,
emotional and physical support to clients and their affected communities. Volunteers are needed for reception area, to
assist in client intake and evaluation of service needs, to assist in writing
and production of a newsletter, and patient transport to doctors visits.
20. Foothill Community Mental Health Center
Glendora,
CA 91740
Contact: Ms. Geri Powell
Helps individuals and families torn apart by mental illness. Its children’s programs provide a variety of services and education to those with serious mental disorders, who are at risk of separation from their families, or unable to function in a classroom. Two group homes provide residential treatment for teenage girls. For adults, the center offers SHARE, a free senior peer-counseling program; New Directions, a low-fee counseling service, and the Community Education and Resource Center, a domestic violence program.
21. Huntington Hospital an Affiliate of Southern California
Healthcare Systems
100
W. California Blvd. P.O. Box 7013 (626)
397-5000
Pasadena,
CA 91109-7013
Contact: Linda Barker
Called
7-9-99 and was told that all summer and next year slots are full. Huntington Hospital offers a college student
volunteer program to provide students with an opportunity to experience working
in a hospital environment, and to provide needed services and assistance to the
hospital patients; employees and visitors.
The program comes highly recommended by previous students and has a more
reasonable volunteer hour expectation.
22. Homeless Outreach Programs and Education (HOPE)
(909) 983-5783
213
N. Fern
Ontario,
CA 91762
Contact:
Joanna
Homeless
Outreach provides information and a referral center, client assessment,
clothing, food, shower vouchers, medical, dental and legal referrals, advocacy
for DPSS and SSA benefits, literacy tutoring, job development and placement,
transportation, and shelter referrals for homeless and low income people. They need volunteers to assist with intakes,
putting together hygiene and food packages, and assisting with the after school
tutorial program. This organization is very lean. They are also in need of some
technically adept individuals who could put together some swing sets that have
been donated by Wal Mart for their children’s center.
23. Indian Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (909) 624-4511
590
S. Indian Hill Blvd.
Claremont,
CA 91711
Volunteers
needed to visit with residents, help with activities, assist with outings and special
events, or to share any special talents.
Volunteers who are interested should stop by the center and fill out an
application. A TB test is required and
provided at no charge.
24. Inland Aids Project (909)
784-2437
1240
Palmyrita Avenue, Suite E
Riverside,
CA 92507-1704
Contact:
Cory
The
Inland AIDS Project is a non-profit community-based organization that provides
a variety of essential services to persons with HIV infection and their loved
ones in San Bernardino and western Riverside counties. Additionally, Inland
AIDS Project offers training and assistance to existing community resources so
that they may become more AIDS-aware and AIDS sensitive. Could use a regular volunteer in front office
area, Counselors for alternative AIDS testing site, and assistance with
newsletter collating. TB test is
required and can be provided.
25. Inland Hospice Association (909) 399-3289
233
W. Harrison
Claremont,
CA 91711
Contact: Kathy Kane
The
hospice association assists patients and families who have a terminal diagnosis
and a life expectancy of less than 6 months.
Volunteers must attend an orientation program that takes place three
nights a week for five weeks and the next orientation and training begins
September 13 through October 13th.
They conduct three trainings a year.
Volunteers will serve as companions and care givers to patients and
serve to provide respite care for family members.
26. Kaiser Medical Center (909)
427-7150
Volunteer
Services
9961
Sierra Avenue
Fontana,
CA 92335
Contact:
Gina Mulligan, Director of Volunteer Services
There
are some limitations that are placed on volunteers. They are unable to shadow doctors, cannot interact with patients
except via giving them magazines, playing games, etc. I will send info. about our program to the Director, and she will
inquire with chief of staff about more challenging opportunities for our
students. They would like to work with
us.
27. Los Angeles County
University of Southern California
Medical Center
1200
North State Street
Los
Angeles, CA 90033
Contact:
Sharon Richards, Programs Coordinator (323)
226-6951
The
General Hospital, LAC+USC Medical Center has two volunteer programs
specifically designed for pre-med college students. A student must meet the following requirements: Be in good
standing, must be a Junior, Senior, or Post-Bac., and have grades which
indicate they are a serious contender for medical school. LAC+USC Medical Center has an Emergency
Medicine program and a Department of Internal Medicine program. Both programs require an application,
recommendation, and completion of an orientation class. Fall 1999 orientations will be held
Saturday, September 11, 1999 and Saturday, September 18, 1999.
28. Loma Linda University Medical Center (909) 824-4654
11234
Anderson St., 1191
Loma
Linda, CA 92354
Attn:
Felicia Beasley, Volunteer Coordinator
A
university based medical center with over 70 different work areas for
volunteers. An application and
orientation are required. A 6 month 100
hour commitment is required. The next
orientation will be held on July 27th, Tuesday from 3-6 PM.
29. Loma Linda University Medical Center Hospice (909) 824-4654
11275
Mountain View Ave. #B
Loma
Linda, CA 92354
Contact:
Felicia Beasley, Volunteer Coordinator
LLUMCH
provides supportive professional care for terminally ill patients and their
families in their own homes. The program includes visits by specially trained
nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains and volunteers who provide
pain and symptom management and assist families in the development of coping
skills.
30. Mt. San Antonio Gardens Congregational Homes, Inc. (909)
624-5061, x 201
900
E. Harrison Ave.
FAX (909) 621-3327
Pomona,
CA 91767
Contact:
Linnette Guidera
Mt.
San Antonio Gardens promotes the independence and participation of older adults
by providing comprehensive and secure life care services, housing, meals and
health care to 450 residents on a 29-acre garden site. Intern responsibilities:
various tasks concerned with the overall administration of Mt. San Antonio
Gardens. The position works in the main administrative office and works closely
with the Interim CEO, Chief Financial Officer, VP of Marketing, and Director of
Human Resources. All interns must have a TB inoculation.
31. Pilgrim Place Health Services Center (909) 621-9581
721
West Harrison Avenue (909)
399-5542
Claremont,
CA 91711
Contact:
Jennifer Breeze
The
center provides productive, secure, and stimulating retirement living in an
independent community setting. Quality
housing and appropriate support with long term health care services at
affordable rates are available to professional religious workers who qualify by
having been employed full time a minimum of 20 years under recognized
church/denominational or other Christian organization auspices. The volunteer
opportunities offered by Pilgrim Place include social services, indoor/outdoor
activities with the patients. There are also nursing/dietary positions open as
well as laundry and clerical office work.
32. Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles (310) 395-0098, x3505
1316
3rd Street Promenade Suite B-5
FAX (310) 393-9529
Santa
Monica, CA 90401-1328
They
have a Pomona Office
Contact:
Ann Robison
Planned
Parenthood is a private non-profit agency providing health clinics for maternal
and child health care and reproductive health issues. Nine clinics are operated
in the L.A. area, with the central office just East of downtown of Los Angeles.
Interns are needed to assist in Adolescent Self-Esteem and Pregnancy Prevention
programs in the L.A. and Pomona school districts. A 1-year commitment is
required. Communication skills, multi-cultural/bilingual preferred. Volunteers are recruited through the Santa
Monica Office.
33. Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (909)
865-9669
1798
North Garey Avenue FAX (909) 629-7336
Pomona,
CA 91707
Contact:
Stacy Mittelstaedt
This
hospital has a very extensive volunteer program. The student needs to call, and have an application sent to
them. Each prospective volunteer
attends an orientation, and meets with Laurie to discuss their interests and
where they would best serve the hospital as a volunteer. Certain positions are highly
competitive. They are required to where
white pants, white shirt, and to purchase a volunteer shirt for $15. Students have volunteered in emergency,
labor and delivery, outpatient clinics, surgical supply, and other areas. The hospital seems well set-up for college
students seeking medical school admission.
34. Prototypes Women’s Center (909) 399-0980
845
E. Arrow Highway
Contact:
Anita Dunlap
A
24-hour drug treatment center for women and their children. They have a library which aims to develop
and pool resources in the community for women as well as provide needed
training and technical assistance to other service providers. Volunteers can
help with the dual diagnosis patients, assist with intake, and observe case
management. The highly trained
multicultural and multilingual staff, use their expertise and resources to
provide up-to-date information designed to meet the particular needs of each
agency. Structured and unstructured
internships are available.
35. Queen of the Valley Hospital (626)
962-4011
Volunteer
Services (626)
814-2412
1115
S. Sunset Avenue
West
Covina, CA
Contact: Margaret Pohl, Director of Volunteer
Services
Queen
of the Valley treats the largest number of patients second to County U.S.C.
Medical Center. In order to volunteer
call the volunteer office to have an application sent to you. You must have a TB shot, and the hospital
can provide this for you. Various areas
are available including, reading to children under going radiation therapy
(radiatrics), Emergency Room, etc…
36. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (909) 949-4316
1844-C
West 11th St.
Upland,
CA 91786
Contact:
Nancy Sjoholm
Provide
recordings of books and textbooks for all ages. Volunteers are needed to direct readers and if they wish to
audition to become readers. Training
with the equipment is provided.
37. San Bernardino County Hospital, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Volunteer
Services (909)
580-6340
400
N. Pepper
Colton,
CA 92324
Contact:
Pat
A
controversial hospital in San Bernadino County, that serves a high Hispanic
population. The hospital is
controversial because the building it is housed in cost the most that any new
hospital has in the last few years. They have several areas where volunteers
can work. Once you fill out and turn in
your application they will arrange for an eight-hour training program, called
the Annual Review. You are required to
have two TB tests, and evidence of your MMR vaccinations.
38. South Bay Free Clinic
1807 Manhattan
Beach Blvd. (310) 318-2521 x15
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 FAX (310) 318-9622
Contact: Vanessa Poster
Provide quality health care for 4 hours a week,
minimum.
39. Tri City Mental Health
2008
N. Garey Ave., Suite 2A (909) 623-6131
Pomona,
CA 91767-2762 FAX (909) 623-3932
Contact:
Beth Jenks
Tri
City Mental Health is a community mental health center providing crisis
intervention, day treatment and outpatient mental health services (Spanish and
Asian Pacific programs). Clients are all ages and generally have severe
disorders. Volunteers/interns are
needed as aides in a socialization, training program, and as receptionists,
typists, and graphic artists. 10 hr/wk flexible commitment. A mental health
organization founded by the cities of La Verne and Pomona. They have several
facilities or branches with different opportunities. Very willing to work with our students. They are very flexible with several groups of clients that our
students could work with including major depression, drug addiction,
schizophrenia, and manic. She is
willing to set up individual situations depending on each person’s
interests. Some things that students
have done in the past include Living and work skill discussion groups, health
education talks, etc.
40. Visiting Nurse Association of Pomona/San Bernardino (909)
482-0355
170
W. San Jose, Suite #200 P.O. Box 908
Claremont,
CA 91711-0908
Contact:
Sherriden
VNA
provides health care at home for ill and disabled persons. Services include
those of registered nurses; physical, occupational and speech therapists;
medical social workers; dietitians and home health aides. Medicare/Medi-Cal
certified hospice serves terminally ill patients and their families. VNA is
also looking for volunteers to mentor teenage mothers, ages 13-17 and their
children.
41. Vitas Health Care, Hospice Care (626)
918-2273
598
South Grand Avenue
Provides
medical, emotional and spiritual support to the terminally ill and their
families, welcomes assistance. The
program seeks volunteers who can devote two or more hours per week to visiting
patients, providing respite relief to caregivers and running occasional errands
for patients and families.12 hours of training are required, and they take
place in the Covina office over two Saturday mornings. They serve over 150 patients out of their
homes, and approximately 50 patients in convalescent homes. May also assist
with the Bereavement Group.
After Program Completion and
Glide Year Volunteer Opportunities
American Heart Association (650) 259-6700
1710 Gilbreth Road FAX (650) 259-6891
Burlingame, CA 94010
Contact: Shiuan Chen, Chairman of Student Research
Committee
This program encourages gifted students from all
disciplines to consider careers in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research.
Students are assigned to laboratories in California, Nevada and Utah for ten
weeks during the summer to work under the direction and supervision of
experienced scientists. Year 2001 student research program applications are due
January 16, 2001. Applications must be requested by December 15, 2000. Junior/
Senior status required and must be enrolled full-time.
American Red Cross National
Headquarters (202) 737-8300
Washington,
D.C. 20006
Contact:
Maria Smith/Frank Larkin
There
are numerous positions available in the national office of the Red Cross. Positions
include research, human resource, communications and AIDS education.
Arizona Heart Institute Foundation (602) 266-2200 Ext. 4619
Contact:
Jenni A. Ernst FAX (602) 240-5819
2632 N. 20th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
The CSS program is a free, six week summer program
designed specifically for premed students who are interested in pursuing
cardiovascular medicine. The didactic
and clinical experiences gained through the program will provide students with
a firm understanding of cardiovascular medicine and the medical field in
general.
Cedars Sinai Hospital (310)
855-2679
Contact: Marko Mijat FAX (310)
659-2563
A
college level volunteer program where you need to be sponsored by a physician
who has hospital privileges. Mr. Mijat
requires that all interested students submit their name, phone number, goal and
objective, a list of all the math, science and computer couses you have taken,
and any related research experience.
Mr. Mijat is able to place students in both research and clinical areas.
Department of Emergency
Medicine/Research Associate Program (203)
384-3748
Bridgeport Hospital
Yale
University School of Medicine
267
Grant Street
Bridgeport,
CT 06610
Contact: Keith Bradley, MD, Research Director/Trauma
Liaison, Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Emergency Medicine)
The
Research Associates (RA) Program provides students aspiring to a career in
health care with on-line experience in the place where acute medical care begins,
the Emergency Department. The RA is a
functioning member of the ER research team, with specific measurable duties,
and has a large volume of direct patient contact, including data collection
during major resuscitations. The RA is
graded on every shift by a faculty member of the Yale University School of
Medicine, and receives an evaluation at the end of the summer based on those
grades.
L.A. Care Health Plan (213)
251-8300
3530
Wilshire Blvd. 7th Floor
FAX (213) 251-8333
Los
Angeles, CA 90010
Contact:
Thuan Tran
L.A.
Care needs a Community Relations Intern who will assist in local community
educational presentations throughout L.A. County. In addition, the intern will
assist with leadership development workshops, producing a newsletter, a needs
assessment and other projects as they develop. The Intern should have an
interest in developing a working knowledge and understanding of community based
programs, California Medi-Cal program, and Managed Care. Req. 20 hours a week.
PacifiCare Health Systems Research
& Market Analysis Department
M/S
1210 5995 Plaza Drive (714)
229-2751
Cypress,
CA 90630
Contact:
Bruce Mayes
PacifiCare
Health Systems, a managed care company is currently seeking an intern to work
20-30 per week. The task is to maintain the periodical, technical, and general
business publications. Additionally, from time to time, the intern may be asked
to conduct searches on the Lexis/Nexis system and retrieve data from our
demographic data bases. BS in Business, Economics or related field required.
Fourth yr. Students considered.
Partnership for Services-Learning (212)
986-0989
815
Second Ave., Suite 315
New
York, NY 10017-4594
Contact:
Howard a. Berry
In
each program, the students study the history, culture, language, literature,
political science and economics of the lost culture under the direction of
qualified faculty and, upon successful completion of the required academic
work, are awarded an official transcript by the in country college or
university. Each student is placed as a volunteer in a community agency serving
the people of that culture through such activities as teaching, health care,
and community development projects. Academic study, hands on experience, and
tuition required. Registration is required by January 20, late registration
after January 21.
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles (310) 395-0098
Los Angeles, CA FAX (310) 393-9529
Contact: Christy Vuu
Undergraduate and Graduate interns to assist in
adolescent self-esteem and pregnancy prevention programs in the Los Angeles
Unified School District. Interns are paid an hourly stipend. Our programs are
designed to reach 4th-8th grade students. These programs
cover topics such as: pregnancy, prevention, sexually transmitted infection
preventions, anatomy, puberty, assertiveness skills, social messages, etc.
Interns must complete 40/hr. paid training in the sex education curriculum.
Work average 10-12 hours per week. Must be available during school hours
(7am-3pm) and must provide transportation. There is a special need for
bilingual speakers and male role models- however ANYONE can apply.
Presbyterian Church-Volunteers in
Mission The Program Agency
100
Witherspoon St.
Louisville,
KY 40202-6300
Contact:
NA
The
Volunteers In Mission program overseas focuses mainly upon education and health
services. Volunteers work with partner churches or institutions of those
churches overseas, with assistance in from VIM. The program is designed so that
financial restraints do not deter volunteer service.
Roche Bioscience FAX (650) 852-1330
Contact: Leslie Viezee ,Internship Coordinator
Roche Bioscience offers full-time internships from
approximately mid-June through the end of August in areas such as:
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry,
Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Finance, Human Resources and Information
Technology. $12.00/hr per 40 hour work week. Open to university Juniors and
Seniors . Prospective Interns must be US citizens or eligible to work in the US
, and must be available to interview at our campus. Pre-employment health
screens are required. Please end fax of
resume, academic transcripts, references, and letter expressing interest and
availability , and email address.
School of Veterinary Medicine (530)
752-1383
University of California, Davis FAX (530) 752-2801
Contact: Yasmin Williams, ymwilliams@ucdavis.edu
Veterinary Medicine Intern: This Five week Summer
Enrichment Program is directed towards disadvantaged and low-income college
students whoa re considering applying to the School of Veterinary Medicine. Students
receive hands-on experience through participation of rounds at the Veterinary
Medical Teaching Hospital. Participants obtain experience in various
departments including the small and large animal clinics, radiology, equine
reproduction, small animal ICU and the animal resource service. In addition,
students are instructed on how to master study skills and hear speakers from
different fields. It usually runs mid-July through mid-August. Contact the
office in late march to be placed on the mailing list for applications, sent
out in April.
Scripps Research Institute FAX (858) 784-8071
10550 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
Contact: Melissa Evans , Employment Representative
Scientific Volunteer/Intern for Molecular and
Experimental Medicine Department. Techniques include general lab methods,
plasmid preparation, DNA/RNA isolation and assays, cloning, PCR southern,
northern and western blots, protein and enzyme Assays, mammalian tissue
culture, small animal handling, pH measurement, sterile technique. $6-7.00
/hour, Per Diem 19 variable hours/week, M-F. Preferably an undergraduate
majoring in biological science with lab experience and IBM, Macintosh and word
processing skills. Additional hours may be available during the summer. Send
resumes to Melissa.
Summer Scholars Program at the VA
Palo Alto Health Care System
Spinal Cord Injury Service (650) 493-5000, x65496
The
PVA/SCI Summer Scholars Program
VA
Palo Alto Healthcare System
SCI
Service (128)
3801
Miranda Avenue
Palo
Alto, CA 94303
A
ten week research opportunity in a clinical setting. Six positions available with a $1,500 stipend. The Scholars are assigned to a medical staff
researcher who has developed a project on which the scholar will work. The program strives to expose students to
the clinical and research aspects involved with a career in medicine.
University of California, Los
Angeles (310) 206-2182
PO Box 951606 FAX (310) 267-2219
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606
Contact: Richard Weiss, Professor Of Biochemistry uri@lifesci.ucla.edu
Each student will be employed as part of the faculty
mentor’s research group for hands-on research and attend instructional
workshops on the preparation and presentation of research data. The program
features seminars on topics such as the nature of academic life, career
opportunities in biomedical science, and applying to graduate schools.
Participants also attend workshops that provide practical information on such
academic subjects as how to write a personal statement, give a research
presentation, and GRE test preparation. There are also many opportunities to
participate in many cultural enrichment activities. Each student will give a
poster presentation at an undergraduate research conference. 8 week program:
June 26- August 18, 2001. Must be a US
citizen or permanent resident entering junior or senior year, cumulative GPA
2.8 or higher, student should intend to pursue Ph.D or M.D./Ph.D.
Underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. $250/week ,
room, board, housing and transportation provided. Must live in University
Housing.
UCSF AIDS Health Project (415) 476-3890
Box
0884 FAX (415) 476-3613
San
Francisco, CA 94141-0884
Contact:
Susan
University
of California, San Francisco is a major research center in the search for new
treatments and a cure for the HIV virus. AIDS Health Project focuses on
prevention, education, counseling and mental health. Internship assignments are
for one year and can start any time between July 1 and August 1, 1997.
Remuneration consists of housing assistance, either provided at approved sites
or as a $500.00 monthly payment to a landlord. Applications must be returned by
March 1. Most openings occur in the Spring and Summer but applications can be
sent at any time during the year. Along with the formal internship program, one
can volunteer part-time at the center.
UCSF-Summer Undergraduate Research Training Programs (415)
514-0840
Campus
Box #0523, 1308 Third Avenue, Room 101 FAX (415) 514-0844
Contact:
N/A srtp@itsa.ucsf.edu
The
program goal is to work closely with well-qualified, outstanding undergraduates
to increase their competitiveness for admission to prestigious graduate and
professional research institutions, as well as increase student diversity in
the UC graduate and professional school programs. Over the past fifteen years,
the UCSF summer program has attracted applicants from diverse populations and
backgrounds. All undergraduates attend weekly seminars/ workshops, submit
abstracts and written reports, and present oral and poster presentations,
committing to full –time participation on a research project. Research areas include: Biological Sciences
– Biochemistry, Biomedical sciences, Cell Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience,
Biophysics; Biopharmaceutical sciences/Pharmacy; Bioengineering; medical
Informational sciences; Oral Biology/Dental; Clinical Psychology; Nursing; Medical
Sociology; Medical Anthropology, and Physical Therapy. Juniors who are pursuing
a Ph.D in health sciences are eligible for the program, and the $2300 stipend.
Travel Support (airline ticket and local transportation pass provided) and
Housing (furnished apartments provided in the urban area) are provided.