Hello! I am a junior, Biochemistry student at Tufts University. I am interested in the health sciences, public health, and civic biology.
In my free time, I enjoy learning how to play different instruments, listening to music, reading, coloring, and spending time with friends and family.
I'm very blessed to be on this journey with you all and can't wait to get to know you better!
Hi everyone! I'm Vivian, an undergraduate junior at Tufts University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. My interests lie in neuroscience and bridging the gap between vulnerable populations and healthcare access.
I enjoy listening to music, reading, and taking walks (in the summer)!
If you're interested in any of this too or would like to chat, reach out! I'm excited to get to know everyone.
Serve the City Paris is part of a global Anglophone volunteer movement. In Paris, the chapter focuses on food distribution for people experiencing homelessness and language exchanges in English and French for asylum seekers. Learn more at https://www.servethecity.paris/
Responsibilities & Ideal Background
Activities span daytime volunteering through a structured S.A.V.E internship with specialised workshops alongside regular charity work and CSR events. Experience with homeless or displaced populations is not required but helpful.
A good fit is someone interested in food systems/repurposing waste food, language exchanges, corporate events, or fundraising for essential supplies and services. Although the organisation is Anglophone, improving French can enhance the experience.
LiA Champion
Our LiA Champion is Sali Adams. Curious about this project but not sure where to start? They can share candid insights from their experience—what the work involved, skills that proved useful, and pointers for exploring a good fit. Please contact them via the Laidlaw Scholars Network: https://laidlawscholars.network/users/sali-adams
Organisation Contact
Serve the City Paris
Zuzanna Houjeiri, Program Coordinator
Email: zuzanna.houjeiri@servethecity.paris
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