Opportunities From: USC School of Medicine Greenville

Everything Outdoor Fest is a non-profit, annual weekend event inviting people to connect with nature, explore adventure, and discover wellness.

https://everythingoutdoorfest.com/

Your group will table and teach on an educational topic while enjoying the fishing, cycling, off-roading, camping and hiking food and beverages when you're done!  EOF is looking to showcase SOMG's commitment to Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness and we would love to offer Hands Only CPR demonstrations throughout the day along with blood pressure screenings, and even a cooking demonstration (think something easy).  You get to create (or recreate) your activity! 

Sevier Middle School is inviting medical students to return for this year’s vaping-prevention presentations! This presentation gives students a chance to connect with the Greenville community and educate middle schoolers on the health risks of vaping and tobacco use. Each presentation shift will last about 1.5–2 hours, and time for travel, setup, and cleanup will all count toward service-learning hours. Shift start times are the designated times for medical students to arrive at the middle school. The presentation will be sent out to those participating at a reasonable time before the Oct. 29th. More information will be sent out about dress-code, items you may need to bring (ID), etc. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone if you have any questions/concerns about this opportunity!

First Time? Please fill out Camp Spearhead's Weekend Program Application: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CampSpearhead/CampSpearheadsTheWeekendProgramVolunteerApplication

Grant is pretty quick to review applications and get back to you with details about the events you sign up for. Please be respectful of his time and fill out the application and background check promptly so that you can be good to go for all future events and not last-minute scrambling.

Pizza & Bowling II

Sign-up Link: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/qlxon

Once you sign up for a given weekend, you can still expect to receive an email from me (GSpikes@greenvillecounty.org) on the Monday prior with all relevant details for the upcoming Saturday activity. Spots are subject to change based on the needs of the individual weekend activity. If you wish to sign up for a weekend program that is currently full, please reach out to Grant Spikes (gspikes@greenvillecounty.org).
If you need to cancel a weekend program for any reason, please do so in a timely manner by e-mailing or texting (864-960-5967).

Thank you,
Grant

Reminder:  Complete the IDD in Healthcare course on our main page to be able to receive service learning credit for this event, respond to this event on Campus Connect, as well as sign up through the link above! Thank you all for helping Best Buddies support our fellow community organizations!

First Time? Please fill out Camp Spearhead's Weekend Program Application: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CampSpearhead/CampSpearheadsTheWeekendProgramVolunteerApplication

Grant is pretty quick to review applications and get back to you with details about the events you sign up for. Please be respectful of his time and fill out the application and background check promptly so that you can be good to go for all future events and not last-minute scrambling.

Halloween Fall Festival

Sign-up Link: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/qlxon

Once you sign up for a given weekend, you can still expect to receive an email from me (GSpikes@greenvillecounty.org) on the Monday prior with all relevant details for the upcoming Saturday activity. Spots are subject to change based on the needs of the individual weekend activity. If you wish to sign up for a weekend program that is currently full, please reach out to Grant Spikes (gspikes@greenvillecounty.org).
If you need to cancel a weekend program for any reason, please do so in a timely manner by e-mailing or texting (864-960-5967).

Thank you,
Grant

Reminder:  Complete the IDD in Healthcare course on our main page to be able to receive service learning credit for this event, respond to this event on Campus Connect, as well as sign up through the link above! Thank you all for helping Best Buddies support our fellow community organizations!

First Time? Please fill out Camp Spearhead's Weekend Program Application: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CampSpearhead/CampSpearheadsTheWeekendProgramVolunteerApplication

Grant is pretty quick to review applications and get back to you with details about the events you sign up for. Please be respectful of his time and fill out the application and background check promptly so that you can be good to go for all future events and not last-minute scrambling.

Conestee Nature Preserve

Sign-up Link: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/qlxon

Once you sign up for a given weekend, you can still expect to receive an email from me (GSpikes@greenvillecounty.org) on the Monday prior with all relevant details for the upcoming Saturday activity. Spots are subject to change based on the needs of the individual weekend activity. If you wish to sign up for a weekend program that is currently full, please reach out to Grant Spikes (gspikes@greenvillecounty.org).
If you need to cancel a weekend program for any reason, please do so in a timely manner by e-mailing or texting (864-960-5967).

Thank you,
Grant

Reminder:  Complete the IDD in Healthcare course on our main page to be able to receive service learning credit for this event, respond to this event on Campus Connect, as well as sign up through the link above! Thank you all for helping Best Buddies support our fellow community organizations!

Students will have the opportunity to shadow a registered dietician, Annie Anderson, MS, RD, CSOWM, LD in order to observe how she builds report with patients and their families. Annie will demonstrate how various nutritional and lifestyle topics can be communicated to clients from all backgrounds and how to engage them as partners in their care. Please remember, you are a representative of USCSOMG and need to conduct yourself with professionalism at all times. We will provide a virtual link for you to attend Annie‘s sessions/classes with her clients (as long as her clients are okay with that) .Please follow all of Annie’s directives in terms of how/when you communicate with the patient. She has asked that you ensure to mute yourself when joining phone/zoom/teams meetings.

EMT Volunteers Needed for event coverage!  Student volunteers will assist EMS at the Everything Outdoor Fest. There will be a paramedic onsite that you will be assisting.

USC SOMG Students are not permitted to puncture skin, draw blood, etc.  Please wear you SOMG EMT branded uniforms.

Learn more about the Everything Outdoor Fest here: Link

Counsel Dr. Hood's patients on a variety of health literacy topics, including medication management, preventive care, understanding medical instructions, and navigating healthcare resources, just to name a few.

Short Introductory PowerPoint for New Volunteers

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VKAzDn-1_LiAA2hckqs-lCipI8ZDkE1PilbG8c4jvDw/edit?usp=sharing

Dr. Hood's expectations

1. Arrive on time,  business casual with badge (white coat is optional), and ready to learn! 

2. These are real patients, not SPs. Be mentally prepared for any potential negative attitudes or comments from patients. If an uncomfortable feeling arises, excuse yourself, leave the room, and inform Dr. Hood. 

3. You represent USCSOMG and Prisma Health. It is essential to speak and act professionally. 

4. No time limit in the room, however patient’s seem to get restless after >10 minutes of counseling. Read the room and the patient’s comfort level.

Sideline coverage for high school football.  First responder and injury assessment. 

SIGN UP HERE:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA9A823A4FA7-57884497-fall?useFullSite=true#/

Cherrydale Elementary School on 10/29/25

Thank you for your willingness to help with KIND! We couldn’t provide this important education without your support. 

KIND of the Upstate is a nonprofit located in Greenville, SC. KIND stands for Kids Including and Nurturing Disabilities. KIND hosts "KIND Days" during which we teach students about kindness, inclusion and disabilities. We read a book together as a class, discuss disabilities, recite and sign a kindness pledge, and participate in a writing or drawing activity. We hope you can join us for a wonderful morning session with students.

When signing up, you may choose to serve as either a Leader or a Helper in the classroom.

Leaders will guide the class through the provided lesson plan.

Whether you are a first time volunteer or a returning one, anyone can be a leader! Join our brief Zoom session to learn everything you need to feel confident stepping into the role. Participation is encouraged but not required. It is also a good chance for potential volunteers to learn more about a KIND Day run. There is no requirement to become a leader if you attend this zoom informational session. For more information, contact: KindDay@kindoftheupstate.org 

Helpers will assist the Leader in carrying out the activities and supporting the students.

If you would like to request a specific teacher’s classroom, please include that in the comment box when you sign up. While we do our best to honor requests, we cannot guarantee placement in a particular classroom.

As KIND Day approaches, you will receive an email with all the details you’ll need about helping in the classroom.

We are continuously adding schools and dates, so check back regularly.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rebecca Huntington at KindDay@kindoftheupstate.org.

Reminder:  Complete the IDD in Healthcare course on our main page to be able to receive service learning credit for this event, respond to this event on Campus Connect, as well as sign up through the link above! Thank you all for helping Best Buddies support our fellow community organizations!

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA9A823A4FA7-57884497-fall?useFullSite=true#/

Pelham Road Elementary School (1st Grade) on 11/4/25

Thank you for your willingness to help with KIND! We couldn’t provide this important education without your support. 

KIND of the Upstate is a nonprofit located in Greenville, SC. KIND stands for Kids Including and Nurturing Disabilities. KIND hosts "KIND Days" during which we teach students about kindness, inclusion and disabilities. We read a book together as a class, discuss disabilities, recite and sign a kindness pledge, and participate in a writing or drawing activity. We hope you can join us for a wonderful morning session with students.

When signing up, you may choose to serve as either a Leader or a Helper in the classroom.

Leaders will guide the class through the provided lesson plan.

Whether you are a first time volunteer or a returning one, anyone can be a leader! Join our brief Zoom session to learn everything you need to feel confident stepping into the role. Participation is encouraged but not required. It is also a good chance for potential volunteers to learn more about a KIND Day run. There is no requirement to become a leader if you attend this zoom informational session. For more information, contact: KindDay@kindoftheupstate.org 

Helpers will assist the Leader in carrying out the activities and supporting the students.

If you would like to request a specific teacher’s classroom, please include that in the comment box when you sign up. While we do our best to honor requests, we cannot guarantee placement in a particular classroom.

As KIND Day approaches, you will receive an email with all the details you’ll need about helping in the classroom.

We are continuously adding schools and dates, so check back regularly.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rebecca Huntington at KindDay@kindoftheupstate.org.

Reminder:  Complete the IDD in Healthcare course on our main page to be able to receive service learning credit for this event, respond to this event on Campus Connect, as well as sign up through the link above! Thank you all for helping Best Buddies support our fellow community organizations!

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA9A823A4FA7-57884497-fall?useFullSite=true#/

Sara Collins Elementary School (1st Grade) on 11/6/25

Thank you for your willingness to help with KIND! We couldn’t provide this important education without your support. 

KIND of the Upstate is a nonprofit located in Greenville, SC. KIND stands for Kids Including and Nurturing Disabilities. KIND hosts "KIND Days" during which we teach students about kindness, inclusion and disabilities. We read a book together as a class, discuss disabilities, recite and sign a kindness pledge, and participate in a writing or drawing activity. We hope you can join us for a wonderful morning session with students.

When signing up, you may choose to serve as either a Leader or a Helper in the classroom.

Leaders will guide the class through the provided lesson plan.

Whether you are a first time volunteer or a returning one, anyone can be a leader! Join our brief Zoom session to learn everything you need to feel confident stepping into the role. Participation is encouraged but not required. It is also a good chance for potential volunteers to learn more about a KIND Day run. There is no requirement to become a leader if you attend this zoom informational session. For more information, contact: KindDay@kindoftheupstate.org 

Helpers will assist the Leader in carrying out the activities and supporting the students.

If you would like to request a specific teacher’s classroom, please include that in the comment box when you sign up. While we do our best to honor requests, we cannot guarantee placement in a particular classroom.

As KIND Day approaches, you will receive an email with all the details you’ll need about helping in the classroom.

We are continuously adding schools and dates, so check back regularly.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rebecca Huntington at KindDay@kindoftheupstate.org.

SIGN UP HERE:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA9A823A4FA7-57884497-fall?useFullSite=true#/

Reedy Laurel Elementary School on 11/12/25

Thank you for your willingness to help with KIND! We couldn’t provide this important education without your support. 

KIND of the Upstate is a nonprofit located in Greenville, SC. KIND stands for Kids Including and Nurturing Disabilities. KIND hosts "KIND Days" during which we teach students about kindness, inclusion and disabilities. We read a book together as a class, discuss disabilities, recite and sign a kindness pledge, and participate in a writing or drawing activity. We hope you can join us for a wonderful morning session with students.

When signing up, you may choose to serve as either a Leader or a Helper in the classroom.

Leaders will guide the class through the provided lesson plan.

Whether you are a first time volunteer or a returning one, anyone can be a leader! Join our brief Zoom session to learn everything you need to feel confident stepping into the role. Participation is encouraged but not required. It is also a good chance for potential volunteers to learn more about a KIND Day run. There is no requirement to become a leader if you attend this zoom informational session. For more information, contact: KindDay@kindoftheupstate.org 

Helpers will assist the Leader in carrying out the activities and supporting the students.

If you would like to request a specific teacher’s classroom, please include that in the comment box when you sign up. While we do our best to honor requests, we cannot guarantee placement in a particular classroom.

As KIND Day approaches, you will receive an email with all the details you’ll need about helping in the classroom.

We are continuously adding schools and dates, so check back regularly.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rebecca Huntington at KindDay@kindoftheupstate.org.

GFMC volunteering in September

Sideline coverage for high school football.  First response and injury evaluation of athletic injuries.  Sports Medicine Fellow and Athletic Trainers will be onsite for direct supervision. 

Sideline coverage for high school football.  First response and injury evaluation of athletic injuries.  Sports Medicine Fellow and Athletic Trainers will be onsite for direct supervision. 

Sideline coverage for NCAA football.  First response and injury evaluation of athletic injuries. 

Please contact head team physician: Dr. Christina Gutta (christina.gutta@prismahealth.org) for game day instructions prior to the date of your shift.

To track your hours-

1) Register for this opportunity

2) Click on your profile logo (upper right side of the page)

3) Navigate to "Track Hours"

4) Select "Add Hours" or scroll to the bottom of the page. 

5) Fill out the details of the form each time you meet with your mentee, and make sure to choose  "Mentor Upstate (on-going)" as the opportunity. 

6) Click on the "Submit Hour Entry" button at the bottom. 

Join your fellow students and local athletes with disabilities for weekly running workouts. Special events and race opportunities may come available so look out for announcements! RSVP to attend a practice by emailing Abigail Rohr (aej33@email.sc.edu) or by joining our GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/68338207/OwpacOSH

This opportunity is for planning meetings only, not day of the event participation.

Sign up for your shift here, don't forget to log your hours under the Track Hours tab!

Sign up for your shift here, don't forget to log your hours under the Track Hours tab!

We will work as a class to craft hand written letters to Seniors living alone or Seniors entering rehabilitation or long term care. These letters will serve as a means of connection to combat social isolation in the Upstate, and our partners include Meals on Wheels and The Woodlands at Furman University.

Alternatively, letters can be written to the SC State Legislature to advocate for the needs of Seniors in our state. This will be done after researching the specific needs as expressed by the  SC Dept. on Aging.

Sideline coverage for NCAA football.  First response and injury evaluation of athletic injuries. 

Volunteering at the Taylors Free Medical Clinic

Walk with a Future Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare provider and medical student, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. Every 3rd Saturday of every month!

Please log your volunteer hours at the clinic using this opportunity. However, continue to sign up for shifts using the google doc. Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for all you do! 

I educate who are studying to take the GED science exam. I relate the content that they are learning back to their own health as I believe it is important to grow their health literacy while growing their general education.

Mentoring for Clemson undergrads to include one-on-one mentoring meetings, lectures/tours given throughout the semester, application help session, etc. 

Assisting residents of Phoenix Center with medication reconciliation. Helping Phoenix Center organize medications. 

Please log this hour under your respective IPM tab as soon as you complete the handwashing training and the online training course. This hour will NOT be approved until you work your first volunteer training shift! But go ahead and log it as soon as you complete it so you don't forget and it will be approved later by the IPM faculty!

Premedical Youth immersion camp for Upstate South Carolina High School Students

Kleats for Kids is an initiative dedicated to providing new and gently used sports equipment to children and schools in underserved communities. By ensuring every child has access to the gear they need, we empower young athletes to stay active and pursue their passions without financial barriers. Beyond donations, we also promote healthy living by educating kids and families on the importance of nutrition and an active lifestyle. Together, we’re building healthier, happier communities through the power of sports and education.

This opportunity is specifically for MOTM subcommittee members.

Use this opportunity to track the amount of time you have spent volunteering with your hospice patients. 

This opportunity is for the online asynchronous portion of Interim Hospice Volunteer training.

Collaborate on an educational healthy holiday guide for residents of Safe Harbor and collect needed medical supplies for the shelter.

This opportunity is for people who are volunteers through the Child Life Program at Prisma Health Children's Hospital. You must sign up for volunteering through the Child Life website (https://prismahealthchildrens.org/ways-to-help/volunteer)

This can be used as service learning for IPM, as long as you write a written reflection on how your experience will work to improve the health of your patients. This reflection should be sent to Dr. Springhart.

Partner with an immigrant family who has a child with special healthcare needs (attend their clinic, assist with phone calls, check ins, etc.) Develop educational materials with Juntos Student Leadership to support health literacy and health systems navigation (such as developing videos or filling prescriptions, calling clinics after hours, etc.)

Please log your volunteer hours at the clinic using this opportunity. However, continue to sign up for shifts using the google doc. Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for all you do! 

Help to deliver harm reduction services to people who use drugs on the mobile unit.

Provide education around MOUD (Medications for Opoid Use Disorder) and other health related needs.

Assist with wound care

Assist with data collection