Volunteer Spotlights
Our volunteers have remarkable stories. Learn about the people who give their time and talent to make the University of Rochester community ever better.
Have a story to share? We’d love to hear your story as a volunteer. If you’re interested in sharing, please fill out our quick Volunteer Profile Form.
Passionate music educator, Tanya Chanphanitpornkit ’15E, makes an impact by serving on the Network Leadership Council, Diversity Advisory Committee, and Alumni Board.
Latin Alumni Network co-chair, Iveth Reynolds ’12S (MBA), is also a member of the Diversity Advisory Council and finds value in the progress their work has made on the University.
Volunteer Impact
We are excited to share with you the FY22 Volunteer Impact Report, highlighting the incredible work you have accomplished in making the University and its Medical Center ever better.
Volunteers in Partnership Leadership Receptions
Join us as we celebrate University of Rochester volunteers throughout the country at our upcoming VIP Leadership Receptions.
Rochester
April 11, 2023 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET
Boston
April 11, 2023 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET
Metro NYC
May 2, 2023 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET
Los Angeles
May 4, 2023 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. PT
San Francisco
May 7, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT
Philadelphia
May 9, 2023 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET
Washington, DC
May 10, 2023 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET
The University of Rochester’s annual Day of Giving returns on April 19. Make a gift to any area of the University or Medical Center that inspires you. Any amount that is meaningful to you is meaningful to the University.
Stay connected
There are always new opportunities to stay involved! Learn about the different ways you can volunteer with the University of Rochester.
Margaret Schweizer, Director of Meals on Wheels; Malik Evans ’02, Mayor of Rochester; Andy LaManna, Advisory Committee member; and Julie Cunningham, Volunteer Manager
Meals on Wheels
“I am a big believer in giving back when and where possible. By volunteering, I’ve learned that I can be an advocate for those who may not have the voice to help themselves.” – Andy LaManna, Advisory Committee member, Meals on Wheels
Mervyn Winn ’26 and Nadia Niyogushima ’26
Affinity Networks
Through the efforts of the Black Alumni Network and generous donors, the University of Rochester was able to award its first two Black Alumni Network Scholarships this year. Learn about the two scholarship recipients, Mervyn Winn ’26 and Nadia Niyogushima ’26.
“This scholarship is an honor, and it helps make the cost of college less of a burden for me and my mom. It’s the first time I’ve been given something like this, too, which is really humbling.” – Mervyn Winn ’26
Heidi Schwarz, ’83M (MD), ’89M (Res)
Women in Medicine
Formed in 2017, School of Medicine and Dentistry’s Women in Medicine provides resources and creates community among students, residents, fellows, alumnae, clinicians, and faculty members affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center.
“There is a powerful, shared experience around which our group coalesces, and we know that the work we are doing helps so many women in our field.” – Heidi Schwarz, ’83M (MD), ’89M (Res), Women in Medicine cochair and professor of clinical neurology at URMC.
Elliot Richman ’70, ’75 PhD
The Meliora Collective and mentorship
This scientist, teacher, writer, and musician serves as a sounding board for University students and recent graduates through The Meliora Collective’s Mentorship Program.
“I signed up as a mentor because I realized that the insights I’d collected from my education, career, and life could be useful to someone just starting out. I also knew how much I could’ve benefitted from having a mentor when I was a young man and I wanted to be that person for someone else.” – Elliot Richman ’70, ’75 PhD