UMass Chan employees have the option of volunteering their time through the UMass Chan Cares volunteer paid time off (Volunteer PTO) initiative. Employees may use up to 16 hours of scheduled work time per year to support their favorite causes and institutions as volunteers. Those interested in volunteering may 1) volunteer individually, 2) seek assistance from the Office of Community and Government Relations (OCGR) to arrange a departmental volunteer effort, or 3) participate in one of the school-wide monthly volunteer activities organized by OCGR. June volunteer opportunities include:

Community Cleanup partnered with City of Worcester’s Quality of Life Team

When: Thursday, June 20, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (rain date June 27) - tasks include trash cleanup and light landscaping.

Where: to be determined one week before the event based on the area most in need of a timely cleanup. An email will be sent to all volunteers with the location before the event.

Volunteer PTO Eligibility: This event takes place during work hours and volunteer PTO is available.

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Veteran’s Inc- Stand Down Event

When: Friday, June 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - volunteers will assist in organizing and distributing clothing and personal care items to veterans and their families and direct them to various service agencies present at the event. 

Where: 69 Grove Street, Worcester MA 01605

Volunteer PTO Eligibility: This event takes place during work hours and volunteer PTO is available.

location - 237 Millbury Street, Worcester

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UMass Chan’s North Quadrant Support Services (NQSS) Advisory Committee recently awarded more than $36,000 to fund 29 initiatives submitted by teachers and staff at schools in Worcester’s North Quadrant. 

The classroom enrichment mini grants are available to teachers and staff at any of the North Quadrant schools as part of the NQSS initiative. In all, 46 proposals were submitted to funds initiatives for which city or school funding is not available. Funded proposals included several field trips, robotics equipment for an after school club, expansion of the North High community garden and purchase of diverse books and learning materials. The mini-grant program is funded by the generosity of UMass Chan Medical School employees through the UMass Chan Cares annual giving campaign.



by Pat Sargent

Local people interested in the biotechnology industry visited UMass Chan Medical School recently to learn about career opportunities at every level and the educational requirements to pursue a new career pathway.

The free LabCentral Ignite community workshop, “What the Heck is Biotech?,” was held in partnership with MassBioEd, a statewide program working toward building a sustainable life sciences workforce, and co-hosted by ScienceLIVE, a UMass Chan STEM outreach program aiming to increase science literacy and inspire individuals who are interested in pursuing STEM careers.

Join the Diversity and Inclusion Office for activities and giveaways and learn about ways to show continued support and solidarity for Black equity, justice and lives in our internal and external community.

June 18, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Albert Sherman Center