Get Involved
Volunteer opportunities
Medical Reserve Corps
Helping when public health emergencies or natural disasters strike.
For more information, contact Ann Becker, R.N., 577-5193; e-mail umassmrc@uhs.umass.edu.
ALANA Health Education and Outreach
A healthcare access and information resource for students of African, Latino/a, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American heritage.
Feedback Groups and Research
Your opinion counts! If you’d like to help shape outreach and education efforts, here’s your chance.
Health Reach International (HRI)
Helping international students, scholars and their families stay healthy.
Not Ready for Bedtime Players
UMass Amherst’s award-winning sex education theatre troupe.
Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB)
The officially recognized voice of the student body at University Health Services.
Women's Health Project (WHP)
Empowering women through positive choices since 1965!
For more information, call Health Education, 577-5181.
Academic courses
CHAMPS Life Skills
A one-credit seminar (EDUC 193A) required for all first-year student athletes. Developed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, it provides tools to achieve academic and athletic excellence, a balanced lifestyle, career and community commitment.
Voices Against Violence
A three-credit class (EDUC 292A); independent study and practicum credits may be available by arrangement.
Peer Health Education
A six-credit, year-long class (PUBHLTH 213 & 214). Both classes can be used for the culture, health and science certificate, and toward the undergraduate Public Health major requirements.
For more information, call Health Education, 577-5181.
