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The volunteer spirit is alive and well at IU Bloomington and in the
community. In fact, the Bloomington campus is a major source of
volunteers, from college students mentoring local kids through Big
Brothers/Big Sisters of Monroe County to faculty members lending their
academic know-how to various city commissions.
IU students have many opportunities to volunteer, often with programs
established through academic units such as the IU Kelley
School of Business Civic Leadership Development program. More than
500 students participate in the program, providing local nonprofit
agencies with high-quality service while learning the purpose and role
of nonprofit agencies in the community.
Forty-four percent of U.S. adults volunteer (according to a 2001 survey
by Independent Sector), and Bloomington and IU offer an array of
organizations where you can put your altruistic urges to work.
Bloomington Community Resources
Campus Resources
National and International Resources
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Brian Robinson
For IU student and self-proclaimed "big animal lover" Brian Robinson,
volunteering at the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is an ideal
way to hone his marketing skills while giving of himself. Linked with
MCHA through the Kelley School of Business Civic Leadership Development
program, Robinson works on Campaign Humane, MCHA’s effort to raise funds
for a new animal shelter. Whether planning a fundraising event or writing
press releases, Robinson finds the experience rewarding. "Bloomington
has done so much for me that I wanted to give something back."
Brian Robinson represents another campus/community
connection.
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