Volunteer Opportunities

 

Law schools, medical schools, and many health professions programs prefer applicants with a commitment to service and a record of volunteering that reflects an active engagement with the world around them.  For an undergraduate student with little work experience, volunteering can be one of the most effective ways to develop a variety of professional skills that will be valued by professional schools and prospective employers.

One of the best local resources for finding volunteer opportunities in the Bloomington area is the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network Website (click on "Weekly Volunteer Update.")   This comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities is updated every week and includes something for almost everyone.

Another excellent general resource is the IRIS Guide, which lists agencies in our community that often need volunteers.

The IUB Community Connection page also lists many volunteer opportunities.

Below are also listed some individual agencies that provide very good volunteer opportunities for students.

 

Law-Related Volunteer Opportunities

Following are some volunteering opportunities that are specifically helpful for prelaw students.

Legal Services Organization of Indiana: Always looking for volunteers. Call Merta Hudson at [812] 339-7668. Many of our students have found this a unique and valuable experience.

Middle Way House Domestic Violence Volunteer: Programs including legal, childcare, crisis line; many other opportunities. This is a great organization. For more information: Call 333-7404.

Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Assistance Volunteers: Help crime victims ease their trauma by explaining how the criminal justice system works and what to expect to happen with their case. Knowledge of the system is preferred but not required. Call Theresa Deckard or Sarah Begle at 349-2670.

Victim-Offender Reconciliation: This program offers mediation for crime victims and offenders. Volunteers facilitate meetings between victims and offenders and maintain contact during the restitution process. Training and on-going support provided. Call (812) 336-8677.

Community and Family Resources Department: Volunteers are needed for the following projects: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, Commission of the Status of Women, and Council for Community Accessibility. Call Craig at 349-3430.

 

Local Service Organizations

Many of the agencies listed below frequently need volunteers.

Bloomington Hospital

Options for Better Living

Stone Belt

Volunteers in Medicine