About

Mission Statement

To be leaders in creating and sustaining focused corporate volunteer activities that build a stronger, more productive, and caring community and enhance employees' personal and professional growth.

Focus

ScrippsAssists™ seeks to provide volunteer opportunities that match the skills and interests of members and encourage their participation in group activities.

Goals

  • To improve the quality of life for the people of San Diego County
  • To demonstrate concern for the community reflective of Scripps Research values
  • To enhance employee morale by building a sense of teamwork through volunteer service 

Amanda Roberts, Associate Professor of Molecular Neurosciences, Committee Co-Advisor

Mishelle McClanahan-Shinn, Project Lead for Annual Craft Fair, Back-to-School Backpack Drive and San Diego Food Bank monthly service project and special events, Committee Chair & Treasurer

Annabel Zhang, Project Lead for Torrey Pines State Reserve Monthly Trail Maintenance & Lagoon Restoration Projects

Leslie Madden, Project Lead for on-campus San Diego Blood Bank Drives

 

...In need... 
New Project lead for digital media updates (webpage, Facebook, etc.), American Cancer Society Relay for Life events and Project Lead for Epilepsy Foundation events

 ScrippsAssists Committee meetings are held as needed in BCC405 - Chemistry Office Conference Room. If you would like to join a meeting or have a project to propose, please contact us at sagroup@scripps.edu

Leadership Opportunities