Service Learning Assistants
CSL supported 141 Service Learning Course Assistants last year, totaling $213,430 in scholarships. If you would like more information about this scholarship, see the link below!
George Washington Community School just opened a new Wellness Center – free access all others that live and work on the Near Westside can use for $20/year!!!
Contact Patty Mathison for more information on events and other resources sponsored by the Office of Community Service.
There are many ways to get involved in your community and at IUPUI. One way to get connected to volunteer opportunities is by signing up for the volunteer opportunities email list.
Recent Newsleter Updates & Opportunities:
Whether you are looking for a one-time or ongoing service opportunity, WFYI is a great place to volunteer! You are sure to gain valuable experience at WFYI and engage your community, all while benefiting this local non-profit. Here is a short list of ways you can get involved at WFYI:
Sid the Science Kid at the Conner Prairie County Fair
Saturday, September 19th
Volunteer Needs:
One volunteer to be Sid the Science Kid from 9:00 - 4:00 (hot air balloon ride included!)
One volunteer to be the mascot handler from 9:00 - 4:00 (hot air balloon ride included!)
Two information table volunteers from 10:30 - 1:30
Two information table volunteers from 1:00 - 4:00
WFYI Fall TV Membership Campaign - Phone volunteers are needed for the following shifts:
Saturday, September 19th, 11:30 - 3:30, 3:30 - 7:30, 7:15 - 10:30pm
Sunday, September 20th, 11:30 - 3:30, 3:30 - 7:30, 7:15 - 10:30pm
Monday, September 21st, 7:00 - 10:30pm
Tuesday, September 22nd, 6:45 - 10:30pm
Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:30 - 10:30pm
Thursday, September 24th, 7:30 - 10:30pm
Saturday, September 26th, 11:30 - 3:30, 3:30 - 7:30, 7:15 – 10:30pm
Sunday, September 27th, 11:30 - 3:30, 3:30 - 7:30, 7:15 - 10:30pm
Word Girl at Fort Harrison State Park
Sunday, September 27th
Volunteer Needs:
One volunteer to be Word Girl from 9:30 - 4:00
One volunteer to be the mascot handler from 9:30 - 4:00
Two information table volunteers per shift: 9-12, 12-3, and 3-6pm
Data Entry Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with data entry in several departments of WFYI. Volunteers must be available during normal business hours (8:30 - 5:00) Contact Tiffany for more information.
For more information, get in touch with Tiffany Rife at (317) 614-0461 or trife@wfyi.org. Explore more opportunities and fill out a volunteer interest form here: http://www.wfyi.org/volunteer.asp.
Always a meaningful experience, volunteering at one of Habitat for Humanity’s “Build Sites” is an easy way to make a big difference.
Habitat volunteer build days are divided into 2 shifts.
-1st shift 7:30-11:30AM (Lunch provided for 1st shift volunteers)
-2nd shift 12:30-4:30PM
Saturday, September 12TH 8am-1pm
Monday, September 14TH – 8am-1pm
Tuesday, September 15TH – 8am-1pm
Thursday, September 17TH – 8am-1pm
Friday, September 18TH
Saturday, September 19TH - 8am-1pm
Friday, October 2nd
Friday, October 9th
All spots are filled on a first-come/first-served basis. Besides working on a Build Site, many other fun and important opportunities are available, such as working in the Habitat ReStore, being a P.A.L. (mentor for a Habitat family), helping in the front office, or work in event-planning and fundraising, just to name a few. A detailed list can be found here: http://www.indyhabitat.org/volunteer/index.php.
For questions or to volunteer, please contact Volunteer and Development Coordinator, Jessica Conway (921-2121 x114 jconway@indyhabitat.org), or Volunteer Coordinator, Beth Butcher (921-2121 x101 bbutcher@indyhabitat.org).
The vision of Faith, Hope and Love International., Inc., (FHL) is to build communities of faith, hope and love around the world and the Indianapolis community. This is done by encouraging the active participation of churches, ministries, businesses, government and educational institutions to serve people unconditionally in a joint effort to bridge the social, economic and spiritual gaps in the community. FHL always has something going on!
Upcoming opportunities include:
(9/11, 1pm-4pm) - Kindness Day at Martindale-Brightwood Community. Join dozens of IUPUI volunteers for neighborhood clean-up and light construction.
(9/26, 1pm-6pm) - Mobile Food Pantry at 30th/Central. Come serve those in need through food distribution.
(9/19, 9am-4pm) - Westside Pride Park at 2350 N Girl's School Rd. Volunteers will be doing landscaping at the park and painting a pavilion area.
You can also get in touch here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6112681637, and the newly updated website: www.fhlinternational.org. For more information regarding FHL and these opportunities, please contact Merlin Gonzales at (merlin@fhlinternational.org) or 578-3370.
Compassionate individuals are invited to volunteer for a successful and growing service agency assisting children, women, and men who are victims of violence.
Legacy House is a non-profit community resource dedicated to providing a variety of free support services to all victims of violence. Located in the basement of the North Arlington Health Center, 2505 N. Arlington, Legacy House is seeking caring volunteers willing to fulfill a broad range of support services. Help is needed in childcare (while parents attend groups or counseling), clerical work (answering phones), special events (community affairs/booths), fundraising, and as host families for the foster pet program (provide temporary homes for pets of domestic abuse victims while they secure stable housing).
Volunteers are also needed to assist with a client self-sufficiency program that covers important areas like budgeting, car maintenance, nutrition planning, housing searches, tutoring, and mentoring.
Potential volunteers must have a commitment to helping others, be at least 18 years of age, undergo a background check, complete a personal interview, and participate in mandatory training. Health screenings may also be required.
For more information you may contact Linda at (317) 625-4479 or goldilocks@indy.rr.com.
PROJECT ANGEL
Every year the Hendricks County Sherriff's Dept. and Project A.N.G.E.L put on a haunted event. This year you can help haunt a corn maze at Beasly's Apple Orchard just east of Danville. In the past years, IUPUI students have enjoyed serving at this event which is entirely run by volunteers, and the maze proceeds benefit the local charity Project A.N.G.E.L. (http://www.hcprojectangel.org/). If you would like to participate in this year’s haunted maze, please fill out this brief online form.
For more information about the event: http://www.scarecrew.webs.com. If you have any questions, please contact Megen Morgan at wingslion@aol.com, and feel free to register to help at this website: http://www.hcprojectangel.org/volunteersignup.html.
IUPUI Center for Service and Learning
801 West Michigan Street | Business/SPEA Building Room BS2010 | Indianapolis, IN 46202 | Phone: 317-278-2662 | Fax: 317-278-7683
