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Disclaimer: I'm posting this under Allo but I'm also highly considering Osteo as well if that makes any difference; this forum just seems to have significantly more activity so I'm wagering more responses if I post here:
In my short time here I've gleaned the impression that LizzyM is a reputable authority when it comes to the process of getting into med school. She noted in one of my threads:
Seems like sound advice so here are my primary candidates for non-medical volunteer opportunities and their associated pro's/con's in accordance with the aforementioned advice:
1. Volunteering at an aviation museum
- Non-profit dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of aviation in Fort Worth, the North Texas region, and around the world.
Pro's:
- I'm a huge aircraft fanboi and I've grown up around planes all my life. Being ex-military also makes me a big fan of military aircraft in particular.
- I'm most interested in this opportunity and would likely do it even if I didn't need an EC for med school application
Con's:
- Doesn't really fit into the "serving the poor" category
- Unsure if it will offer any opportunity for a leadership position
- It's roughly a 45+ minute drive
2. Volunteers of America Texas
- Helping those re-entering society from prison with things such as resumes.
Pro's:
- I'm a big believer in second chances and it seems like a good opportunity to positively impact someone's life, at least in the short term.
- Seems to fit into the "serving the poor" category
Con's:
- 45+ minute drive again
- Not as personally interesting to me as the aviation museum
3. Working at a resale store for a children's charity
- Funds from the store benefit children at or below poverty level
Pro's:
- 5 minute drive
- Good cause, definitely fits the "serving the poor" category
Con's:
- The job itself doesn't seem very interesting to me.
In my short time here I've gleaned the impression that LizzyM is a reputable authority when it comes to the process of getting into med school. She noted in one of my threads:
Seems like sound advice so here are my primary candidates for non-medical volunteer opportunities and their associated pro's/con's in accordance with the aforementioned advice:
1. Volunteering at an aviation museum
- Non-profit dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of aviation in Fort Worth, the North Texas region, and around the world.
Pro's:
- I'm a huge aircraft fanboi and I've grown up around planes all my life. Being ex-military also makes me a big fan of military aircraft in particular.
- I'm most interested in this opportunity and would likely do it even if I didn't need an EC for med school application
Con's:
- Doesn't really fit into the "serving the poor" category
- Unsure if it will offer any opportunity for a leadership position
- It's roughly a 45+ minute drive
2. Volunteers of America Texas
- Helping those re-entering society from prison with things such as resumes.
Pro's:
- I'm a big believer in second chances and it seems like a good opportunity to positively impact someone's life, at least in the short term.
- Seems to fit into the "serving the poor" category
Con's:
- 45+ minute drive again
- Not as personally interesting to me as the aviation museum
3. Working at a resale store for a children's charity
- Funds from the store benefit children at or below poverty level
Pro's:
- 5 minute drive
- Good cause, definitely fits the "serving the poor" category
Con's:
- The job itself doesn't seem very interesting to me.
