2020-2021 Volunteer Events
In these unprecedented times, it is of the utmost importance to give back to our community and show gratitude for the hardworking healthcare workers risking their lives on the frontline. In the spirit of this, Pre-Pharmacy Society’s Board Interns will be hosting a virtual volunteering event, where we will be writing letters and decorating cards for healthcare workers. Participants will have a choice to either email hospitals with pictures of their cards, or directly deliver them to any desired healthcare location. Come out to volunteer while bonding with PPS friends!
Details
Date: Saturday, May 15th, 2021 (end of Week 7)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Zoom (link will be sent to those signed up)
Stamps: Attendees – 1 stamp
The deadline to sign up for this event is Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at 11:59 PM!
If you are interested in attending, please fill out this Google Form! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Board Intern, Khue Le (khuenl@uci.edu).
Our second volunteering opportunity for this quarter is DreamLab, a free mobile app that enables smartphone users to harness the collective processing power of their mobile phones to help speed up disease research. Similar to other volunteering opportunities like BeMyEyes and 7Cups, this opportunity can be completed via a mobile application! DreamLab is an app that allows you to help researchers by letting them use your phone energy for calculations! All you have to do is plug in your phone and leave it plugged in overnight with the app open. It runs calculations while you’re asleep and you can see how many calculations were done once you wake up! DreamLab primarily focuses on cancer research projects, but they temporarily have a COVID research project you can contribute too, as well!
If you are a paid member and would like to receive a stamp for participating, please fill out this Google Form and attach a screenshot of your contribution after your first session! An example is provided further down this form! After the deadline of this Google Form has passed, you can expect the appropriate changes made on the “Stamp Card” Google Sheet shared with all paid members!
The deadline to complete this form is Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our President, Jenny Nguyen (jennn15@uci.edu).
Our first volunteering opportunity for this quarter is writing letters to those in isolation. This opportunity is unique, as we have two options for you to participate in! The first one is Letters to Elders and the second one is Cards for Hospitalized Kids. Please feel free to participate in either or both! However, they do require different steps, so I will summarize them below.
Option 1: Letters to Elders
Website: https://www.eastsideelders.
This option is rather straightforward. You will have to go to the website above and scroll down to type your message! Your letter is sent once you click the submit button.
Option 2: Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Website: http://www.
For this opportunity, please view the website above to see all the details and instructions! This option may require you to purchase some materials if you don’t have them already, like an envelope and stamp. Forever stamps can be used to mail your cards! They should be around $0.55 a piece. Although this option may require more work and effort, it’s much more personalized!
Please fill out this Google Form and attach a screenshot that you’ve submitted your letter (the thank you screen will suffice) or a photo of your stamped card, ready to be mailed out! After the deadline of this Google Form has passed, you can expect the appropriate changes made on the “Stamp Card” Google Sheet shared with all paid members! Please note that you can receive one stamp per option, so you could get a total of two stamps maximum by participating in both!
The deadline to complete this form is Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our President, Jenny Nguyen (jennn15@uci.edu).
Want to lend your support to someone in need? Then become an online volunteer listener through 7Cups, a great volunteering opportunity that you can get involved in!
For our last volunteering opportunity for the winter quarter, 7Cups is a website or app you can download that will allow you to support others through their tough times! If you have some time on your hands, want to help others, and have good listening skills or want to improve on your listening skills, this opportunity might be great for you! In order to participate, you must sign up to be a listener and complete their brief training full of tips and guides!
If you are interested, please view this website for more information! Additionally, please fill out this Google Form and send a screenshot/image of proof that you have applied, or already are participating. After the deadline of this Google Form has passed, you can expect the appropriate changes made on the “Stamp Card” Google Sheet shared with all paid members!
The deadline to complete this form is Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our President, Jenny Nguyen (jennn15@uci.edu).
Do you have athletic and/or artistic ability and would love to teach others your skills or hobbies? Then CoachArt is a great volunteering opportunity that you can get involved in!
CoachArt allows volunteers to virtually teach a young person impacted by a chronic illness about either sports or the arts! You are not required to be a professional in order to share your hobby or skill with the kid you are matched with. There are a variety of hobbies or skills you can share including cooking, basketball, singing, tennis, painting, volleyball and much more. The goal of CoachArt is to help the kids see themselves more as artists and athletes, and less as patients. The requirement is eight 1-hour lessons!
If you are interested, please view this website! It has additional information and the application to be a tutor! Additionally, please fill out this Google Form and send a screenshot/image of proof that you have applied, or already are a tutor to our President, Jenny Nguyen. After this is received, you can expect a confirmation email and the appropriate changes made on the “Stamp Card” Google Sheet shared with all paid members!
The deadline to complete this form is Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our President, Jenny Nguyen (jennn15@uci.edu).
Step Up Tutoring allows volunteers to tutor students in grades 4th-6th from the Los Angeles Unified School District. The tutoring will be held online, one-on-one, for the subjects of Math and English. The minimum requirement is 2 hours a week for at least 10 weeks! The scheduling is flexible; you will be able to pick the times and subjects you want to tutor in. Experience is not required!
If you are interested, please view this website! It has additional information and the application to be a tutor! Additionally, please fill out this Google Form and send a screenshot/image of proof that you have applied, or already are a tutor to our President, Jenny Nguyen. After this is received, you can expect a confirmation email and the appropriate changes made on the “Stamp Card” Google Sheet shared with all paid members!
The deadline to complete this form is Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our President, Jenny Nguyen (jennn15@uci.edu).
The Orange County Pharmacists Association (OCPhA) and Pre-Pharmacy Society at UCI are collaborating to help bring a pharmacy volunteering opportunity to our members! Please complete this Google Form if you are interested in getting some volunteer experience in a community pharmacy located in Orange County!
Please note that completing this interest form does not guarantee you a volunteer opportunity, because spots are limited to certain areas and availabilities! You will be notified if there is an opportunity for you in your requested area or not.
Although there is no deadline to fill out this form at the moment, we encourage you to fill it out as soon as possible because spots are limited!
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact our President, Jenny Nguyen, through email (jennn15@uci.edu).
Freerice is a website used to donate money to World Food Programme (WFP). The goal of WFP is to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030.” They provide food assistance to communities in emergency situations and work with them to improve nutrition. In order to raise money for WFP, those participating in Freerice answer questions in chosen categories and gather rice grains in return. These rice grains are simple representations of the money that will be donated to WFP.
The join code for our team is KF27B2HA. Please view the Google Form for more details!
The deadline to complete this form in order to receive a stamp is Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 at 11:59 PM. Please note that this is the deadline to complete the form, but it would be great if you continue participating in this opportunity after the deadline as well!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our President, Jenny Nguyen, at jennn15@uci.edu.
Wondering how you can volunteer online? Then make sure to download Be My Eyes, a free mobile app that aims to improve accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. The app connects blind and low-vision individuals with sighted volunteers and companies from all over the world through a live video call where you may assist them through a variety of tasks based on language and timezone.
More Information
- When a blind or low-vision Be My Eyes user needs your help, you will receive a notification on your device and if first to answer the request, you will be connected with that user through a one-way video connection
- You will only receive calls in the daytime hours of your local timezone between 8am and 9pm
If interested, please download the app on your available platform: Be My Eyes. If you have volunteered, fill out the form below to receive your stamp. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our president, Jenny Nguyen, at jennn15@uci.edu. Thank you!
The deadline to sign up for this event AND receive a stamp is this Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 @ 11:59PM!
2019-2020 Volunteer Events
Hemopet is a nonprofit greyhound rescue/adoption program and animal blood bank serving veterinary clinics nationwide. As a volunteer, you will spend quality time with these hard-at-work dogs by walking them and giving them the love and energy they deserve!
Details of Event
Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2020 (Week 9)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Location: UCI Flagpoles at 9:15 AM
Address: 11561 Salinaz Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Stamps: Attendees – 2 stamps
The deadline for this event is 11:59pm Wednesday, March 4th and spots are limited. If you’re interested in going, please fill out this google form!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email our Volunteer Coordinator Tyler Tran, at tylerdt1@uci.edu!
Pre-Pharmacy Society at UCI Is excited to take you to Mission Viejo to help hand-tie blankets for cancer patients this winter quarter! Hosted by YANA-Cancer Comfort, this event helps promote health and wellness by providing comfort and warmth to cancer patients during their treatment. People of all ages can enjoy participating in this event to touch the life of a cancer patient to let them know “You Are Not Alone”.
Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2020 (Week 5)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Meeting Location: UCI Flagpoles at 8:00 AM
Address: Norman P. Murray Community Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Stamps: Attendees – 1 stamp
If you have any questions or concerns, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Tyler Tran, at tylerdt1@uci.edu !
**Let us know you’re going by marking “going” on the Facebook event page!**
This year, Pre-Pharmacy Society at UCI will be volunteering to support Immune Thrombocytopenic (ITP) by joining PDSA’s 8th Annual Pump it up for Platelets 5k walk. We would love to invite members of our club to volunteer or participate in this community event. There will be pharmaceutical representatives and ITP patients present that will be able to answer questions about ITP and different treatments. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided to all volunteers and participants who register!
Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2019 (Week 6)
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Meeting Location: Flagpoles at UCI, 7:00 AM
Event Location: William R. Mason Regional Park
Stamps: Attendees – 1 stamp
Rides: Rides will be provided! Spots are limited so please sign-up as soon as possible!
The DEADLINE to sign up for this event is Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 11:59 PM!
If you are interested, please fill out this Google form!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Tyler Tran, at tylerdt1@uci.edu !
**Let us know you’re going by marking “going” on the Facebook event page!**
We hope all is well and that we’ve piqued your interest in our upcoming volunteer event at the 12th Annual Zot Health: Anteater Wellness Fair! The Zot Health Fair is an event hosted to promote health and wellness across the campus by providing information in an interactive and fun venue by both on and off campus partners. We have the opportunity to booth at this event and will be playing a fun, brain-stimulating game with our fellow anteaters! This is a great opportunity to meet members of the community and learn a bit more about health and pharmacy! If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up on our Google Interest Form here!
Date: Wednesday, October 30 (Week 5)
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The DEADLINE to sign up for this event is Monday, October 28, 2019, at 11:59 PM!
If you have any questions, feel free to approach our Volunteer Coordinator, Tyler Tran, or contact him at tylerdt1@uci.edu !
**Let us know you’re going by marking “going” on the Facebook event page!**
OC Coastkeeper is an organization that hosts volunteering event where members of the community work together to pick up trash along the beach to make the world a cleaner and better place. Their mission is to protect the region’s water resources so they are swimmable, drinkable and fishable for present and future generations. Every year, PPS at UCI joins this event to help serve and promote the idea of service, conservation and bonding.
Date: Saturday, October 12 (Week 2)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Rides will be provided with priority to paid members. You will be given a stamp at the end of the volunteer event.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so paid members who have not been able to attend volunteer events will be prioritized. In order to register for this event, please fill out the Google Interest Form!
The DEADLINE to register for this event is Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions, feel free to approach our Volunteer Coordinator, Tyler Tran, or contact him at tylerdt1@uci.edu !
2018-2019 Volunteer Events
We’re sure you all have heard about how resource efficient UCI is, but have you ever gotten the chance to practice “being green” anywhere else? If not, join PPS on Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for the first volunteer event to be hosted by our board interns! We will be volunteering at the Urban Forest event under the Huntington Beach Tree Society, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to beautify local parks, educate the public about the importance of environmental sustainability, and growing existing green environments! Come help mulch, weed, and plant new trees to add to the Urban Forest’s population of 7000+ trees!
If you’re interested in practicing environmental sustainability, learning about how to give back to our Earth, and planting your very own tree, fill out this GOOGLE FORM!
The DEADLINE to register for this event is Sunday, April 28, 2019, at 11:59 PM.
Rides will be provided with priority to paid members. You will be given a stamp at the end of the volunteer event.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so paid members who have not yet gotten a chance to attend a volunteer event will be prioritized!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our board intern Alyssa Mills at millsac@uci.edu.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Some food for thought…
45% of UCI students report to be experiencing food insecurity and 5% report to be experiencing housing insecurity.
**Let us know you’re going by marking “going” on the Facebook event page!**
It’s been a great year reaching out to diverse, underserved communities, but it’s time to bring it full circle by paying attention and taking action within our own community. On Monday, April 22nd from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, we will be volunteering at FRESH Basic Needs Hub at UCI! When basic needs are not met, students are impacted through their mental and physical health, academic performance, and day to day responsibilities. FRESH offers emergency food and toiletries, connects students to critical on and off-campus resources, and promotes student accountability for wellness. We will help by restocking their pantry so Anteaters can have a healthy start to their week. As the last volunteer event organized by your Volunteer Coordinator, your VC is sincerely grateful to be able to make an impact one last time with our kind volunteers. Truly, compassion and giving a small moment of your time can completely change someone’s world.
You will receive a stamp for volunteering. Paid members who have not been able to attend volunteer events will be prioritized.
The DEADLINE to register for this event is Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions, feel free to approach our Volunteer Coordinator, Viviana Felix, or contact her at vdfelix@uci.edu.
Are you feeling hyped for Relay For Life yet? We’ll be having a special day making decorations for our PPS campsite on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10 AM to 4 PM in CSL 8! The theme is Harry Potter and we’ll have some ideas for us to work on together! It’s a day filled with fun, laughter, and getting creative. You do not need to go to Relay For Life to help us make decorations, so feel free to participate!
The DEADLINE to fill out the GOOGLE INTEREST FORM is Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 11:59 PM.
You will receive a stamp for your time at the end of the day for helping us out and having a great time!
If you have any questions about Decoration Making Day or Relay For Life, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Viviana Felix, at vdfelix@uci.edu.
Join us for our last volunteer event of the quarter on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at OC Food Bank! OC Food Bank is a program of Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC) that works with hundreds of local charities, soup kitchens, and organizations to help our community meet basic needs and mobilize people out of poverty and hunger. By volunteering with us, you will be making a contribution with an organization that serves populations such as low-income children, families, seniors, and veterans. You will be working with others to sort and package food boxes! Fill out the GOOGLE INTEREST FORM for another meaningful experience with your PPS team!
Rides will be provided with priority to paid members. You will be given a stamp at the end of the volunteer event. Paid members who have not been able to attend volunteer events will be prioritized.
ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED; however, you can sign up to be added to the waitlist. Paid members who have not been able to attend volunteer events will be prioritized.
The DEADLINE to register for this event is Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions, feel free to approach our Volunteer Coordinator, Viviana Felix, or contact her at vdfelix@uci.edu.
We can’t wait to make an impact with you!
PPS at UCI believes in contributing to causes that change lives while empowering volunteers to apply their new perspectives out in the world. Join us for a meaningful experience with Blind Children’s Learning Center on Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM! This non-profit organization prepares children who are blind, deaf-blind, and visually impaired for a life of independence by early intervention, building self-esteem and confidence, and family support. By volunteering, you will be contributing to a project to help fund BCLC and gain hands-on experience learning how to braille books for blind children. Fill out the Google interest form now to expand your worldview and have an unforgettable experience!
Rides will be provided with priority to paid members. You will be given a stamp at the end of the volunteer event.
SPOTS FILL UP FAST, so fill out the interest form ASAP! Paid members who have not been able to attend volunteer events will be prioritized.
The DEADLINE to register for this event is Sunday, January 27, 2019, at 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions, feel free to approach our Volunteer Coordinator, Viviana Felix, or contact her at vdfelix@uci.edu.
We can’t wait to make an impact with you!
The grind never stops and neither does the giving! Our first volunteer event of the quarter will be a special one! Pre-Pharmacy Society at UCI and Circle K at UCI are collaborating to volunteer at Hemopet! Hemopet is a nonprofit greyhound rescue/adoption program and animal blood bank serving veterinary clinics nationwide. As a volunteer, you will spend quality time with these hard-at-work dogs by walking them and giving them the love they deserve! Not to mention, you will get to meet and volunteer with wonderful individuals who are passionate about service within Circle K! You will not regret it!
Rides will be provided with priority to paid members. You will be given a stamp at the end of the volunteer event.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so paid members who have not been able to attend volunteer events will be prioritized. In order to register for this event, please fill out the Google interest form!
The DEADLINE to register for this event is Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions, feel free to approach our Volunteer Coordinator, Viviana Felix, or contact her at vdfelix@uci.edu.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Meeting Location: Flagpoles @ 7:40 AM
The DEADLINE to sign up is Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 11:59 PM!
Pre-Pharmacy Society at UCI will be boothing at the 2018 Zot Health: Anteater Wellness Fair hosted by UCI Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion! This health fair will take place on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Pacific Ballroom!
The purpose of this event is to promote health and wellness across campus and provide important resources for students. We will be playing a fun, case scenario game with students to promote healthy lifestyles and awareness of the role of modern pharmacists in the community! Pharmacy students are often out in the community advocating for better health and giving educational presentations, so this is a great opportunity to experience more about pharmacy! If you are interested in presenting our poster and facilitating the game, then sign up to volunteer with us! Feel free to drop by and learn more from our booth as well!
To register for this event, please fill out this Google form.
The DEADLINE to register is Sunday, October 14, 2018, at 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions, please feel free to approach our Volunteer Coordinator, Viviana Felix, at one of our general meetings or contact her at vdfelix@uci.edu.
Interested in getting involved and making a difference with PPS? We will be having our very first volunteer event of the year at Huntington State Beach on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 9 AM to 11 AM! This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to large-scale efforts to protect marine life and keep our oceans clean! You will also be able to meet some great people and receive a stamp! Rides will be provided!
In order to register for this event, please complete all of the following required steps to secure your spot!
Step 1: Fill out the Google form.
Step 2: Fill out the OC Coastkeeper Google form.
The DEADLINE to register for this event is Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions, feel free to approach our Volunteer Coordinator, Viviana Felix, at one of our general meetings or contact her at vdfelix@uci.edu.
We can’t wait to see you all there!
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Want to help out our very own Anteater community? And possibly even get rid of your Mondayblues? Come out to our last volunteering event of the academic year, taking place on Monday, May 14th from 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM at Mesa Lot 5. We will be helping out the student-initiated project FRESH in providing students with basic needs, such as, food and emergency toiletries! Not only is it a great opportunity to help our fellow UCI students by addressing the food insecurity on campus, but it’s an amazing way to cherish our our very last volunteer event together as a PPS family. Plus, PPS members will be receiving a stamp for attending! Please be sure to sign up soon as spots are limited. We hope to see you there!
1. Fill out the Google Form
2. RSVP on the Facebook Event Page for updates
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Siyu Liu, at (617)-820-0488 or siyul10@uci.edu
The deadline to sign up is Friday, May 11 by 11:00 PM
Shadetree Nursery Volunteering Event
In order to register for the event, please complete the following steps.
Step 1: Sign up on this Google Form
Step 2: RSVP on the Facebook Page to stay tuned with any updates!
THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17TH, BY 11PM.
Spots are limited! It will be on a first come, first served basis and paid members will get priority.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Siyu Liu, at(617)-820-0488 or siyul10@uci.edu.
We hope to see you there!
UCI Mobile Food Pantry
Do you want to end world hunger? Well, let’s start with baby steps. PPS will be volunteering at the UCI Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, December 2nd, from 7 AM – 12 PM. At this event, we will be giving out free vegetables and fruits to the local community. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to help those around us and de-stress before finals. Also, you will get a free ride and a stamp for volunteering your time! So please join us and volunteer at the UCI Mobile Food Pantry! We can’t wait to see your beautiful faces there!
Please note that the spots are full now. For those that signed up, you will get the event details two days before the event. If you weren’t able to sign up for this event, don’t worry because we have more volunteering events in the future! Thank you for your interest!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Siyu Liu, at(617)-820-0488 or siyul10@uci.edu.
We hope to see you there!
Puso Health Conference
The 19th Annual PUSO Pre-Health Conference is coming soon! The Conference will beMonday, November 13th, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM in Pacific Ballroom D, B, and Moss Cove A (Student Center). This conference aims to educate attendees on the different health professions out there. There will be information on graduate schools, medical school panels, and workshops available! There will also be FREE food, entertainment, and raffle prizes! We highly suggest you check it out and visit our booth. And if you would like to join us in educating attendees on how to take over-the-counter (OTC) medications, join us in presenting our OTC board! This is a great opportunity for you to practice your communication skills and to socialize with the PPS board and general members. Last but certainly not least, you will receive a stamp for volunteering your time!
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form. Spots are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you sign up ASAP!
Priority will be given to paid members.
THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, AT 11PM!
We hope you can join us!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Siyu Liu, atsiyul10@uci.edu.
Zot Health Anteater Wellness Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 18th
Time: 10AM- 2PM
Location: Student Center Room G319
The 10th Annual Zot Health Anteater Wellness Fair is coming soon! It will be held onWednesday, October 18th, from 10 AM-2 PM in the Student Center Room G319. This is one of the largest health fairs hosted by UCI! The event provides students with information on campus resources and promotes healthy lifestyles. For our booth, we will be educating people on how to take over-the-counter medications in a safe manner. If you would like to volunteer at our booth, which includes presenting our poster and playing games with the students, be sure to sign up and we will give you all the details! This is a great opportunity for you to practice your communication skills and socialize with PPS board members.
You will also receive a stamp for helping out!
In order to volunteer for this event, please fill out the Google form!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Siyu Liu,
at (617)-820-0488 or siyul10@uci.edu
Huntington Beach Cleanup
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017
Time: 9-11 AM
Location: Huntington Beach
Here is our first volunteering event of the year, where we will be helping the marine life and enjoying an ocean-view at the same time! We will be going to Huntington Beach on Saturday, October 14th, from 9-11 AM. Not only will you be helping out the environment, but this is a wonderful opportunity to make some friends! Also, did we mention you will get a free ride and a stamp for volunteering your time? What are you waiting for?! Sign up now!
In order to register for the event, please complete the following steps.
Step #1: Sign up on the google form
Step #2: Sign up on Coastkeeper’s form (link at the end of the google form)
Step #3: RSVP on the Facebook page to get updates!
THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, BY 11PM.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Siyu Liu,
at (617)-820-0488 or siyul10@uci.edu
We hope you can join us at our Huntington Beach Cleanup event!
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Relay for Life
Facebook Album: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PPSatUCI/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1470806572971967
Date: Saturday, May 6 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Location: Aldrich Park
Hello Pre–Pharmacy Society Members! Are you interested in joining PPS to support the fight against cancer? If so, join us at Pre–Pharmacy Society’s Relay for Life event! Relay for life is a 24-hour event dedicated to raising cancer awareness as well as funds for cancer research. There will be fun activities such as: Miss Relay Pageant, where 1 brave PPS member will cross-dress as a female to help our club raise funds to donate to the American Cancer Society, Opening Ceremony, Survivor Lap, Caregiver Lap, Opening Lap, Luminaria, Closing Ceremony, Silent Disco, and more! You will also have the opportunity to camp outside for a day in Aldrich Park with the PPS family! This is an opportunity you do not want to miss, because no only will you have fun, but you will also be contributing to a good cause!
In order to register for the event, please complete the following 2 steps.
Step 1: Sign up on this google form.
Step 2: Register on the American Cancer Society link to pay the $10 registration fee to secure your spot at the event:
We encourage everybody to come out to the event because 1.) It’s on campus 2.) Unite the community and give back–you’re raising money for a global cause 3.) Honor the strength of survivors and reaffirm your passion of why you want to help the community as a health professional 4.) Immerse yourself in the PPS family 5.) A stamp!
Relay for Life is ceremony of hope and remembrance, with the motto of: Celebrate. Remember. Fight back. Please join us in the fight against cancer! In addition, please RSVP to the Facebook event for the latest updates. We look forward to having you there!
Relay for Life Props Making
Facebook Album: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PPSatUCI/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1454711391248152
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2017
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Location: CSL Room 5
Hello Pre–Pharmacy Society Members! Prior to Pre–Pharmacy Society’s Relay for Life event, a 24-hour event dedicated to raising cancer awareness as well as funds for cancer research, we will need help in making fun and educational props for those who come by our booth! We encourage everybody to come out to the event because 1.) It’s on campus in CSL room 5. 2.) You get to be creative with the design 3.) Educate yourself with the different types of cancer and spread awareness about preventative measures 4.) Immerse yourself in the PPS family and bond 5.) A stamp!
Relay for Life is ceremony of hope and remembrance, with the motto of: “Celebrate. Remember. Fight back.” If you are interested in volunteering, email our Volunteer Coordinator, DanQuynh Bui, at buidc@uci.edu.
Blind Children’s Learning Center Props Making Day
Facebook Album: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PPSatUCI/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1382813691771256
Date: Saturday, February 18th, 2017
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Meet up: UCI Flagpoles at 8 AM
Location: 18542 Vanderlip Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Hello Pre–Pharmacy Society Members! Are you interested in becoming an advocate for children with visual deficits and make a difference in their lives? Introducing the Blind Children’s Learning Center large community service day! BCLC is a non-profit charity organization that provides outreach for youth with visual impairments and gives them the opportunity to be independent as well as integrate themselves into the community. The purpose of the event is to provide and create necessary resources for the children; duties include: brailing and creating multi-sensory props for the children! We encourage everybody to come out to the event because 1.) Free rides 2.) you’re helping an underserved population of children and providing them necessary tools for growth 3.) reaffirm your passion of why you want to help the community as a health professional 4.) immerse yourself in the PPS family 5.) A stamp! More details will follow after you indicate your interest. We look forward to seeing your lovely faces there!
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, DanQuynh Bui, at buidc@uci.edu, if you have any questions or concerns.
Blind Children’s Learning Center
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Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Meet-Up: UCI Flagpoles
Location: Blind Children’s Learning Center in Santa Ana
Hello Pre-Pharmacy Society Members! Are you interested in becoming an advocate for children with visual deficits and make a difference in their lives? Introducing the Blind Children’s Learning Center large community service day! BCLC is a non-profit charity organization that provides outreach for youth with visual impairments and gives them the opportunity to be independent as well as integrate themselves into the community. The purpose of the event is to provide and create necessary resources for the children; duties include: brailing, mail preparation, organizing classrooms, gardening and many more! We encourage everybody to come out to the event because 1.) Free rides 2.) you’re helping an underserved population of children and providing them necessary tools for growth 3.) reaffirm your passion of why you want to help the community as a health professional 4.) immerse yourself in the PPS family 5.) A stamp! More details will follow after you indicate your interest. We look forward to seeing your lovely faces there!
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, DanQuynh Bui, at buidc@uci.edu, if you have any questions or concerns. RVSP Before 11/17 11:55PM. Spots are limited and priority goes to paid members.
Zot Health Fair
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Date: Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Location: Pacific Ballroom (Student Center)
Do you want to be an advocate for both physical and mental fitness? The 9th annual Zot Health Anteater Wellness Fair is coming up, and it is one of the largest Health fairs at UCI, with over 800+ participants. The purpose of Zot Health Anteater Wellness Fair is to engage students with the campus resources to promote and support a healthy campus lifestyle.
We encourage everybody to come out to the event because 1.) it’s on campus 2.) it will give you insight on how to perform well academically and socially through mental fitness 3.) visit other health-professional booths! 4.) A stamp!
**Sign-ups open after Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00PM.
**Please sign up before Thursday, October 6th at 11:55PM!
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, DanQuynh Bui, at buidc@uci.edu, if you have any questions or concerns.
Huntington Beach Harbor Clean-Up
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Date: Sunday, October 2nd, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
Meet-Up: UCI Flagpoles
Location: 16732 Pacific Coast Highway
Do you want to bring awareness to overlooked concerns? Look no further because here is an event that will enable you to protect the environment and have loads of fun. Presenting our first volunteer event of the quarter: Huntington Harbor Clean-up! No experience is needed. You will be removing trash throughout the waterways around the harbor.
We encourage everybody to come out to the event because 1.) free rides. 2.) sightseeing around the harbor 3.) you’re helping an underserved population—sea critters; do you know how inland pollution of waterways will lead to pollution of oceans! No? OK, learn and spread the awareness! 4.) immerse yourself in the PPS family. 5.) A stamp!
RVSP opens after 7PM on Wednesday 9/28
RVSP ends after 11:55PM on Thursday 9/29
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, DanQuynh Bui, through buidc@uci.edu, if you have any questions or concerns.
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2015-2016 Volunteer Events [top]
Beach Clean-Up!
Where to meet up for rides: UCI Flagpoles
Date: Saturday, May 14th
Time: 8:30 am – 11: 20 am
Location: Huntington Beach, Lifeguard Tower #2
With the weather increasing lately, it is natural for us to go to the beach to relax and have some fun. Why not commit some of that time to making the beach clean by signing up for our beach cleanup on Saturday May 14th at 8:30am.This is a great opportunity to bond with fellow PPS members and help the community out.
Please feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Anna Zhao, at azhao3@uci.edu if you have any questions.
**If you are driving yourself, please arrive at the beach at around 9am. Make sure you are there before 9:20am!**
**Note: Paid members will have priority for rides.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS ON FRIDAY May 8 AT 2PM!
RSVP Form: https://docs.google.com/a/uci.edu/forms/d/1T9mmFghuCvV-OSs_LJio1V-Gy8gY5-U6RMAfPO1FY9U/viewform
Help PPS make Hygiene Kits!
Hello PPS members! Do you like making things? Are you interested in helping out the homeless population? If so, join PPS in making hygiene kits to help those living on the streets stay clean.
When: Tuesday May 10, 2016 @ 5-7pm
Where: CSL 8
How to Sign Up: RSVP on google form linked below.
Deadline to RSVP: N/A
Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator, Anna Zhao at azhao3@uci.edu
Google Form: http://goo.gl/forms/Mqiy0tD9XK
Beach Clean-Up!
Help the environment! Help both people and marine animals! This is a great way to start getting involved with PPS.
When: Saturday, October 10th, 2015 from 9AM-11AM
Where: Huntington Beach
Please fill out BOTH WAIVERS
OC Coastkeeper: Beach Clean-Up Liability and Risk Waiver
*Rides will be provided for paid members only.
PRIORITY TO MEMBERS WHO OFFER TO PROVIDE RIDES AND PAID MEMBERS
- 1 stamp for attending event
- 2 stamps for attending and driving
Deadline to sign-up: Wednesday, October 7th at 11PM
Spots are limited so sign up ASAP! If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Anna Zhao at azhao3@uci.edu
UCI Health Education Center’s 8th Annual iHealth Fair
When: Tuesday, Oct 13th, 2015 10am-3pm
Where: UCI Student Center Pacific Ballroom C/D
We are again participating in the iHealth Fair this year! Come show your support by helping us at our booth! Join us for the opportunity to learn and educate others on proper drug disposal! This will be a great opportunity to gain more insight about pharmacy while bonding with PPS!
We will also need a team of dedicated members to help us out with the poster on Friday, October 9 from 10am-1pm. (Location TBA)
If interested in volunteering, please email our volunteer coordinator, Anna Zhao, at azhao3@uci.edu with your name and availability by Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 11:59PM
2014-2015 Volunteering Events
Connect to College Tutoring Program and the Type to College Typing Program: This is a unique volunteer opportunity for undergraduate students interested in working with underserved communities and will provide you exceptional mentorship and leadership experiences. We are currently looking for volunteers to work with students at Anaheim High School, Anaheim, CA. These are programs that enable undergraduate students to work with underserved high school students in hopes of increasing these students’ opportunities to pursue higher education. If you have any questions email this program’s coordinator Sara Arastoo, sarastoo@uci.edu.
Veteran Care Package: PPS assembled 90 care packages that were sent out to the Marines of Camp Pendleton in order to thank them for their service and welcome them back home!
Corona Health Fair: PPS went as a group to volunteer at the Corona-Norco Free Medical Health Screening on March 16th, 2012 at Corona High School, 1150, West 10th. Street, Corona, CA, 92882 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. We participated as volunteers in medical, dental, and vision screenings to serve the very needy families in the Corona-Norco area.
Thrive Health Fair: Thrive is a community outreach program that advocates for both physical and mental fitness. The goal of Thrive is to promote healthy lifestyles and educate our local community members about different health issues that are becoming prevalent in today’s society. On Feb. 23rd, Thrive will be hosting their third annual health fair at the Rancho Senior Center located in Irvine, California. Since February is American Heart Month, this particular Thrive event will focus on heart health for middle aged adults and senior citizens. Local health-related organizations and health professionals will be hosting informational booths at the event pertaining to the theme of physical and mental health for senior citizens.
Helping Hearts for the Homeless – December 1st
Want to give back to the community? Head down together with PPS+Helping Hearts for the Homeless club to give food/clothing to the homeless on skid row.
WesternU Preview Day – December 1st
Western University of Health Sciences is inviting us to attend their Preview Day on December 1st! Come learn about all the opportunities WesternU has to offer.
PharmSC Third Annual Interdisciplinary Health Fair:
When: Saturday, November 10th, 2012, Time: 9am – 1pm
Where: Alhambra YMCA @ 401 Corto Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Pilipino Pre-Health Undergraduate Student Organization 14th annual
Pre-Health Conference – “The Sounds of Pre-Health: Composing Your Own
Track,” held on the 15th of November from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm!
iHealth Fair: Our focus will be on proper disposal of unused prescriptions and prescribed drug abuse. A team of dedicated PPS general members is needed to make a presentable poster board and to present that information at the fair.
UCIHealth Education Center’s iHealth Fair
When: Wednesday, October 16 — 10am – 3pm
Where: UCI Student Center – Pacific Ballroom
We are again participating in the iHealth Fair, so come show your support by taking a shift throughout the day. A team of dedicated PPS general members is needed to make a presentable poster board and to present that information at the fair.
KAPSA
When: Saturday, October 26th — 8:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Berendo Street Baptist Church
975 South Berendo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006
KAPSA, the Korean American Pharmacy Student Association at USC School of Pharmacy needs volunteers who are Korean speakers who are able to serve as translators at their health fair. This is a great opportunity to get involved at a health fair! Also, if you are not a Korean speaker, but would like to volunteer they also need people for crowd control and helping to set up.
Walk to Cure Diabetes
When: Sunday, November 3 — 9am
Where: UCI Campus
PPS has their own team in the the Walk to Cure Diabetes! If you are able to, please donate $5 to the organization when you register to help fight diabetes.