Current Volunteer Opportunities
Clinical & Patient-Facing Opportunities
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Yale New Haven Health
Website: https://www.ynhhs.org
Through Yale New Haven Health, students can volunteer in hospital units, assist with patient transport, support families in waiting areas, and contribute to patient-centered care initiatives. This experience offers valuable exposure to interdisciplinary healthcare teams and real-world clinical environments.
Volunteer Information:
https://www.ynhhs.org/volunteer
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New Haven Clinic
Website: https://www.thenewhavenclinic.org
Volunteering at the New Haven Clinic allows students to serve underserved populations. Roles often include patient intake, health education, interpretation services, and clinic coordination. This opportunity builds cultural competence and highlights healthcare disparities in action.
Volunteer Information:
https://www.thenewhavenclinic.org/get-involved
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Pediatric Hope Project
Website: https://www.pediatrichopeproject.org
The Pediatric Hope Project connects volunteers with children facing serious medical conditions who need academic support. Pre-medical students gain insight into chronic illness, family dynamics, and long-term patient care while providing meaningful mentorship.
Volunteer Information:
https://www.pediatrichopeproject.org/volunteer
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HAVEN Free Clinic (Yale School of Medicine Student-Run Clinic)
Website: https://medicine.yale.edu/haven
HAVEN Free Clinic is a student-run clinic affiliated with Yale School of Medicine that provides free care to uninsured adults in the New Haven community. Undergraduate volunteers can serve in roles such as patient services, care coordination, and community outreach, gaining insight into interdisciplinary, team-based care.
Volunteer Information:
https://medicine.yale.edu/haven/volunteer
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Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center
Website: https://www.cornellscott.org
Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center is a federally qualified health center serving Greater New Haven. Volunteers may assist with community outreach, health education, and patient support programs, contributing to efforts that reduce health disparities.
Volunteer Information:
https://www.cornellscott.org/get-involved
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Community Service & Social Determinants of Health
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Connecticut Foodshare (Serving Greater New Haven)
Website: https://www.ctfoodshare.org
Connecticut Foodshare supports food pantries and meal programs throughout the region. Volunteers assist with sorting, packing, and distributing food to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Serving at a food pantry helps pre-med students better understand social determinants of health and the direct connection between nutrition, poverty, and medical outcomes.
Volunteer Information:
https://www.ctfoodshare.org/volunteer
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Research Opportunities
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​Reach out to physicians in the hospital/medical schol to begin researchh in their lab!
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