Medical Science Community Outreach
How does it work?
For students
Who can join?
- Undergraduate students in Med Sci (BMSc), including 1st and 2nd year students (BMSc track)
- Graduate, medical, and dentistry students at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
How do I join?
- On the MaSCOt OWL page, complete the training modules and pass the quiz (80%) to receive a certificate of completion
- Log in to the Get Connected platform using your Western Identity (no need to sign up) and upload certificate and Vulnerable Sector Check*
- *If applicable. Many volunteer opportunities involve interacting with the vulnerable population, which requires a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). If required, you will need to obtain a VSC from London Police Service
- Complete profile and start responding to needs!
How do I add MaSCOt on my WCCR?
You can access and add activities on your Western Co-Curricular Record (WCCR) through Western Connect
For community organizations
What is expected from organizations when joining MaSCOt?
- Complete and sign an Affiliation Agreement, which must be in place before volunteer opportunities can be posted
- Manage volunteer postings, including reaching out to students who have signed up, to provide next steps, and keep organization's profile up-to-date on the platform, Get Connected
- We would love to see you at our MaSCOt events on campus!
We have our own volunteer onboarding process. Will we need to exempt MaSCOt students?
- No. While students are required to complete learning modules and pass a quiz to join MaSCOt, they must still complete the onboarding process (e.g., volunteer forms, police checks) and any training required by your organization
