A popular place to look for volunteer opportunities, the majority of hospital volunteers are pre-med students, although it is not a requirement. Cornell University students should register with the Cornell Civitas office before contacting the hospital. Juniors and seniors in college are encouraged to volunteer for a semester. Contact the volunteer office at 274-4323. Greater Ithaca Activities Center Volunteers are needed for GIAC's after-school programs.
People can help with tutoring, computer and recreation programs.
An orientation will be held for those interested in volunteering for the after-school programs. Call GIAC at 272-3622 for more information. With 45 hours of training, people can volunteer to be a crisis counselor on the staff's 24-hour crisis hotline. Counselors provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and accompaniment through medical and legal procedures to victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment, and to their families and friends. The office also assists adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.