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Volunteering Information Session October, 9 th , 2008

Volunteering Information Session October, 9 th , 2008. Please pick up a handout at the front. Program: Honors Specialization in Health Sciences Favorite Course: Critical Thinking 2600F, Psych 020 Least Favorite Course: Physics Favorite Prof: Dr. Mike Favorite Charity: Camp Trillium

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Volunteering Information Session October, 9 th , 2008

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  1. Volunteering Information SessionOctober, 9th, 2008 Please pick up a handout at the front

  2. Program: Honors Specialization in Health Sciences Favorite Course: Critical Thinking 2600F, Psych 020 Least Favorite Course: Physics Favorite Prof: Dr. Mike Favorite Charity: Camp Trillium Favorite Quote: “Ain’t nothing but a peanut” Paras JainVolunteer Coordinator, Pre-Med Society

  3. Laura BakerVolunteer Coordinator, Pre-Med Society Program: Honors Specialization in Medical Sciences Favorite Course: Organic Chemistry 213 or Cell Bio 282 Least Favorite Course: Biochem Favorite Prof: Dr. Ussleman Favorite Charity: Camp Trillium Favorite Quote: “Reach for moon, even if you miss you’ll land amongst the stars”

  4. Why Should I Volunteer? 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

  5. McMaster Application Questions • 1. Ethics is considered one of the most important traits in a future physician. Describe an ethical dilemma that you have faced, how you dealt with it and what you learned from it. • 2. Gauging that you have learned enough is arguably one of the more difficult aspects of a self-directed learning program. What strategies have you (or will you) use to ensure your learning is progressing at an appropriate pace? • 3. Give an example of how you have been challenged around the issue of cultural competency and how you handled it. • 4. What efforts have you made to determine if a career as a physician is the right career for you? • 5. What do you think has been the most important contribution that you have made so far in your life?

  6. Upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions and Trips • Camp Trillium • Epilepsy Support Center • Ark Aid • Mount Hope

  7. Camp 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.

  8. Volunteer Opportunities • Teen Camps • Fall Family Camps • Youth Groups • Special Friend Matching Program • Clinic Support Program • Community Teen Nights • Camp Trillium Information Night • Monday October 27th 6:30 SSC Room 3014

  9. Epilepsy Support Center • http://www.epilepsysupportcentre.com/ • Mission • "Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of people affected by seizure disorders through counseling and support services.” • Volunteer Opportunities • Adult and Children Programs • Puppeteer Educational Program • Information Night • Wednesday November 6th 6:00 Room TBA

  10. Ark 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: Tuesday, October 21st Tuesday, November 18th • Time Commitment: 6:00- 9:00pm

  11. Ark 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

  12. 2nd Semester Volunteer Events • Relay for Life • Ark Aid Trips • Service Learning Day • Mount Hope Trips

  13. London Abused Women’s Centre • London Distress Centre • London Food Bank • 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! • Alzheimer’s Society of London • 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 Other places to get involved…

  14. Thanks For Joining Us! Happy Volunteering!

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