Shadowing, Volunteering, Research

Hello everyone! I hope you’re all safe and well. Here are some resources that I have utilized to gain research, volunteering, and shadowing experience remotely! I hope this list encourages you to seek opportunities even though in-person settings are not friendly at the moment. Please remember that social distancing and wearing masks during this time demonstrates your respect for others and a sense of regard for our community!

Click on the hyperlinks to access the opportunity!

Online Research Opportunities:

CitizenScience:

• Contains projects with a focus in natural, social, and behavioral sciences

• Projects can be done at your own pace

Zooniverse:

• Explores a broader range of topics, including humanities and the arts

• More well-rounded selection of opportunities

Online Volunteering:

United Nations Volunteers

• Collection of worldwide volunteer organizations

• Require a greater time commitment than citizen science volunteering, but with a rewarding outcome

Smithsonian Digital Volunteers:

• Expands access to the Smithsonian's massive collections

• Participate in a variety of research programs

• Certain roles require special knowledge or skill, but many do not

7 Cups:

• Connect with individuals who feel the need to be heard and cared for

• Volunteer as a “listener” and talk to members through an anonymous chat

• May reach out to talk about a specific concern

• Improve your status and earn certificates for volunteer hours

Online Shadowing Opportunities:

Virtual Shadowing:

• Hosts virtual shadowing 1-2 hour sessions every Tuesday

• Registered participants are able to hear the stories of a myriad of professionals specializing in a wide range of fields

• Interact, ask questions, and receive a certificate for participation after completing a short quiz

SHADOW WITH THE PREMED SCENE!

• Subscribe to our website by hitting “Join Us!” and entering your email

• Updates will be emailed out about shadowing sessions

• 1-2 hour monthly shadowing sessions

• 2 Mini Q&As during session and 1 Grand Q&A at the end

• Take a short quiz, pass, and certificate will be emailed shortly after

There are so many more opportunities available beyond this list alone. I hope to update it periodically as we find more ways to get involved online! Hope this helps you all out!

Thank you for reading.

Stay safe & Take care,

Rachel