Volunteer Opportunities:
On the Cornell Campus

Student Activities Office
Whether you are interested in human or veterinary medicine investigate student organizations in the Cornell community. There are opportunities to work with organizations and services on campus of direct interest to health careers students such as those listed below. This is not, however, a comprehensive list.

Gannett Health Services
Pre-Medical Community Mentorship Program
The Pre-Medical Community Mentorship Program gives selected Cornell students the opportunity to observe up close some of the realities of the medical profession. Spending two half days shadowing a Tompkins County physician, students are connected with a mentor who can answer questions about opportunites in the diverse field of medicine and preparation for a medical career. This program is offered for Cornell undergraduates seriously considering a career in medicine. Call 607/255-4782 or find out more information about the  Mentorship Program.

The SAFETY ZONE

The SAFETY ZONE is a volunteer group within Gannett Health Services. Members of the ZONE provide sexual health information, sexual health supplies, resources, and service referrals to other students and campus organizations through "street outreach." ZONE requires a two semester commitment from students. The group meets weekly with professional health promotions staff members. Call 607/255-4782 or find more information about the ZONE.

Health Promotion 

For more information on Health Promotion activities, please visit Level 3 of Gannett or call 607/255-4782.

A sample of other health-related organizations follows:

Black Biomedical and Technical Association (BBMTA)
55 Goldwin Smith Hall, 607/255-9497

Block and Bridle Club
Denny Shaw, B93 Morrison Hall, 607/255-5465/2095

Cornell Collegiate Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Travis Park, Advisor, Department of Education,
Kennedy Hall, 607/255-8122

Cornell Collegiate 4-H (CALS)

Cornell University Emergency Medical Services
607/255-9320

Dairy Science Club
Dr. Michael Van Amburgh, Advisor
272 Morrison Hall, 607/254-4910

Empathy, Assistance, and Referral Service (EARS)
211 Willard Straight Hall, 607/255-3608

Multicultural Undergraduate Veterinary Association (MUVA)
140 Roberts Hall, 607/255-5385

Prevet Society
Terry Kinsman, Administrative Assistant
607/255-4460, or
Debbie Cherney, Advisor
607/255-2882
327 Morrison Hall

Safe (Sexual Awareness for Everyone)
A Cornell Public Service student run program that provides sexual health education.
200 Barnes Hall
safe@cornell.edu
607/255-1148

Student Health Alliance at Cornell (SHAC)
607/255-4782

The Wildlife Society
Natural Resources
Paul Curtis, Faculty Advisor
114 Fernow Hall, 607/255-2835

Remember, however, almost any service activity can help develop the kind of interpersonal and leadership skills that are useful in a health career.