SERVICE
DIVISIONS

AEΔ's service divisions are called A and Z divisions. As an electee, you will be assigned to one A division (15 hours), and one Z division (8 hours). Although you will need to complete the required amount of hours in your assigned division, you are welcome to attend any division's events. Between our eight A/Z divisions, there are a wide variety of events to attend. Read below to learn more about each of our service divisions!

A-DIVISIONS

Healing Animals

HEALING ANIMALS

Mission Statement

This division is devoted to promoting the positive impact humans have on animal welfare. We do this by educating others, advocating for conservation, and coordinating service events at local sanctuaries and shelters. Our goal is to help others understand the value domestic animals and wildlife have in our lives and all around us.

Directors: Gina Totera & Suggi Prashanth
Contact Info: healing.animals@ufaed.org

Suggi and Gina love their trips to petting zoos, farms, the Clearwater aquarium, and the Koreymonde Capuchin Rescue event!

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HOPE

Paulo and Isabel's favorite parts are giving back to their community and the Children's Table.

HOPE

HEALTH OUTREACH FOR
PROGRESS AND EQUITY

Mission Statement

HOPE seeks to serve a multitude of underserved, underrepresented, and under-appreciated communities within Gainesville and abroad. HOPE’s goal is to provide awareness through education and service, advocate for and amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and foster an opportunity to learn about and fall in love with the diversity that surrounds us.

Directors: Paulo Nares & Isabel Gomez
Contact Info: hope@ufaed.org

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STOP Cancer

STOP CANCER

Mission Statement

This division focuses on providing relief to those impacted by cancer through patient and family support, community education efforts, and cancer prevention promotion. Our goal is to bring awareness to the needs of families impacted by cancer, including cancer survivors.

Directors: Alyssa Gomez & Samay Patel
Contact Info: stop.cancer@ufaed.org

Alyssa and Samay love volunteering for cancer-related events such as Give Kids the World and Camp Boggy Creek.

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Pediatrics

Catie and Marco's favorite event is Baby Gator and they love the ability to give back our next generation.

PEDIATRICS

Mission Statement

This division focuses on engaging with children, especially those living with disabilities or battling chronic illness, in fun and interactive settings including child care facilities, nonprofit organizations, and clinical environments. Our goal is to help children live beyond their circumstances and just be kids. We aim to create a positive and inclusive environment that also supports families, expands educational opportunities to build pediatric knowledge and empathy, and broadens outreach and engagement in the Gainesville community.