REACH relies on volunteers — from Rush, from the community and from the ranks of REACH alumni — for everything from mentoring students to participating in panel discussions to supporting our annual Hats Day of Service. Whatever your interests and skills, whether you’d like to volunteer once or regularly, we invite you to join us.
Short-term volunteering gives Rush staff, students, and community members in STEM and healthcare fields the opportunity to volunteer at one-time events with our students. Volunteers have an opportunity to play a key role in sparking interest, igniting awareness, and expanding possibilities for student growth. By connecting with students for academic and professional enrichment, our volunteers will have the chance to help them increase their chances for success.
As a mentor, Chicagoland healthcare professional and graduate students have the opportunity to share their experiences and play a role in workforce development and healthcare career exploration for our youth. Mentors will be paired with one of our rising senior MedSTEM Pathways Interns to provide college- and career-focused mentoring throughout the summer and fall semester.
As a preceptor, Rush staff will serve as the point of contact for the intern(s) in their department. Departments can host one or more interns from our high school and/or college internship programs during one or more sessions. It is the responsibility of the preceptor and host department to oversee intern work, but the Rush Education and Career Hub provides all payment, onboarding, and support for managing interns.