Indiana University East's Volunteer Action Center encourages students, faculty, and staff to use their gifts and talents to serve the surrounding community. It does so by...
- Organizing campus-wide service projects
- Helping students find meaningful and safe volunteer opportunities that match their interests and schedules
Volunteer Incentive Program (V.I.P.)
Indiana University East and Purdue University Program students of any class standing or status will be eligible to register for the program. If you have any questions regarding the VIP, please contact Natasha Hamilton, Volunteer Action Center Coordinator.
Do you have volunteer hours to report? Turn them in!
Volunteer Opportunities
- Richmond Community Schools
- Tutoring and mentoring students of various ages
- Hayes Arboretum
- Various indoor and outdoor activites including some with children or school groups
- Genesis
- Clerical and office duties as well as working with women and children who are victims
- HELP the Animals
- Socializing the animlas so that they are friendly and less afraid of strangers
- Me's Zoo
- General maintenance of grounds and animals (located in Parker City)
- Cope Environmental Center
- Various indoor and outdoor activities related to conservation
- Boys and Girls Club
- Tutoring, playing, leading activities, observing, etc
- Circle You Help Center
- Preparing and serving food, organizing the food pantry, organizing clothing, etc.
- Human Rights Commission
- Assist with investigations, data collection, and being a "tester" during an investigation
