Did you know there are thousands of opportunities available to serve in the areas of disaster response, education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, public health, and veterans and military families?
As you search for the service role that best matches your needs and interests, consider your preferred time commitment (full-time or part-time, three months up to a full year or longer), service location, and project type. Below are brief descriptions of each of our program options, and you can use our fit finder tool to compare the different AmeriCorps opportunities. No matter what your background, interests, and preferences are, AmeriCorps has a service opportunity for you!
AmeriCorps NCCC – A full-time service opportunity for individuals ages 18-26 who are looking to gain valuable leadership skills through team-based service. Benefits include coverage of lodging and travel expenses, funding for future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans, and the chance to reach new heights of professional growth. Serve as an AmeriCorps member or a team leader in NCCC’s Traditional Corps or FEMA Corps program.
AmeriCorps State & National – Choose the best-fit opportunity based on your unique interests. Whether you want to tutor and mentor students, fight climate change, improve health equity, or any other cause-related project, there is a service opportunity for you.
AmeriCorps VISTA – An opportunity for anyone 18 or older looking to kickstart their professional career in nonprofit management. Serve for a year or a summer with an organization tackling poverty to generate resources, encourage volunteer service, and empower individuals and communities. Build your resume as you coordinate administrative projects such as data management, grant writing, communications and marketing materials development, and more.
Food resources map by Suyash Kumar Neupane
Ethnomusicology PhD candidates, Suyash Kumar Neupane, created this amazing food resources map! It shows specialty and global markets, farmer’s markets, food pantries, major grocery store chains, etc. He created it as a helpful resource for people who might not know what all is available, especially for new people in town. I thought your departments might find it useful, feel free to share!
Food Systems Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1T8y2QBB_WprQ7fQgt-XtNZLbXNsRtDc&usp=sharing
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Food resources available in Bloomington
in case you or another student are searching for assistance. According to the Hope Center in the fall of 2020, 34% of college students experienced food insecurity which means it is likely that we all have a friend that could use this information.
The Crimson Cupboard offers free food to any IU Bloomington students who cannot otherwise afford it. The Crimson Cupboard operates on the honor system, and they will never ask you for financial information. You can visit the pantry once a week.
The Crimson Cupboard is located in Campus View Apartments at 800 N Union Street. You can contact the pantry at 812-855-1924 or via email at cupboard@indiana.edu. The hours vary throughout the semester, so please visit their website for the most up-to-date hours: https://studentaffairs.indiana.edu/student-support/crimson-cupboard/index.html.
Campus Kitchen at IU offers boxed meals for students who need them. For availability and contact information, connect to: Campus Kitchen at Indiana University
Community resources:
Additional Pantries: Bloomington IN Food Pantries | Bloomington Indiana Food Pantries, Food Banks, Soup Kitchens
Here are additional help resources, including food and shelter:
What is a Non-Traditional Student? The answer may surprise you.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, despite age being a commonly thought characteristic, there are actually multiple other categories which classifies someone as a Non-Traditional Student: Race, Gender, Off-campus, transfer student, and type of enrollment. (https://nces.ed.gov/pubs/web/97578e.asp)
While any one of these categories can put an undue amount of pressure on a student to quit, the average Non-Traditional Student usually falls into several of these categories.
We seek to provide Non-Traditional Students support, socialization, and resource information that traditional students receive.
The Organization for Non-Traditional Students isn’t just a thing to do, it’s a place to belong.
Join here: https://beinvolved.indiana.edu/organization/ontsiub
LGBTQ+ Medical Student Mentorship Panel on Wednesday, January 25, 7-8pm in the Dogwood Room at the IU Memorial Union. This will be a panel for premedical students on LGBTQ+ health.
This event is geared toward IU Bloomington undergraduate students who are interested in attending medical school. Details from Margaret Nickerson, second year medical student, are provided below. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Margaret at mcnicker@iu.edu
5:30-5:45pm – Registration
5:45-6:45pm – Company Presentations
6:45-7:30pm – Open Networking
Business casual recommended. Since dinner will be available please RSVP!
Use this link to register: https://events.iu.edu/kelleycntinst/event/793358-1
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) is a Non-Profit Organization that focuses on preserving and restoring privately owned land in McHenry County Illinois. For more information visit: www.conservemc.org
Links to an external site.. They are looking for summer interns.
Qualifications: Do you love the outdoors and nature? Do you have an interest in learning more about the field of conservation?? If so, CLIP is for you! CLIP is a PAID internship designed to empower underserved, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students interested in pursuing a career in the field of conservation. CLIP will provide interns with relevant hands on experi-ences in the field of conservation; collectively these skills will give each participant a strong understanding of the field of conservation and serve as a springboard for a professional career in the field of conservation.
Skills/Training you will gain: Plant identification, Land management, GIS/GPS training, Prescribed fire training, Herbicide use, Rare plant monitoring, Wildlife/Stream surveys, Regenerative farming techniques, Land preservation techniques, Field safety, Scientific research/Experimental design, Art in the natural world, Career development and Professional networking.
The application period for the Conservation Leader Internship Program
Links to an external site. (CLIP) opens January 4, 2023 and closes February 27, 2023. Read about last summer in this blog
Links to an external site. and pass it along to potential applicants! We are looking for 3-4 interns to work with TLC this summer.
CLIP is a paid summer internship that will provide underrepresented and BIPOC students/youth with hands-on professional training in the field of conservation. Participants will gain experience in areas such as Plant identification, Land management, GIS/GPS training, Prescribed fire training, Herbicide use, Rare plant monitoring, Wildlife/Stream surveys, Sustainable farming techniques, Land preservation techniques, Field safety, Scientific research/Experimental design, Art in the natural world, Career development and Professional networking. Collectively, these skills will give each participant a strong understanding of the field of conservation and serve as a springboard for a professional career in the field of conservation.
Meet Returned Peace Corps volunteers and learn how they made the most out of their experience volunteering around the world.
When: Wednesday, December 7 from 7:00-8:00 pm
Where: O’Neill Graduate Center First Floor Commons
Food provided!
Check out peacecorps.gov
The laboratory of Heather A. Hundley is looking for a full-time research associate that will dedicate ~80-85% of time to research projects and 15-20% of time to lab organization (ordering, website updates, etc). Dr. Hundley is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Indiana University and has over 12 years of experience training undergraduates, postbacs, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and research associates. Many of these individuals have gone on to medical and graduate school or other scientific careers.
The Hundley lab focuses on understanding how cellular RNAs are modified and RNA-mediated gene regulation in human cells and the model organism C. elegans. This position provides an excellent opportunity to continue scientific learning, develop research skills, as well as mentor other students. The position would be ideal for a pre-graduate student with an interest in genomics, genetics, biochemistry and/or molecular biology.
Primary responsibilities are to plan, conduct, and interpret research projects focused on the molecular mechanisms that regulate RNA editing and the impacts of RNA editing on gene expression. The candidate will primarily use the model organism, Caenorhabditis elegans, but some work in human glioblastoma (brain tumor) may be needed. Techniques commonly performed in the laboratory will include; DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, DNA cloning, DNA sequencing, quantitative real-time PCR, generation of transgenic C. elegans using CRISPR technology and high-throughput sequencing library preparation.
Candidate should possess good interpersonal and communication skills; excellent organizational skills, strong work ethic and a high motivation to learn. Previous molecular biology/biochemistry lab experience preferred, but not required. Some previous work experience is required.
Ideal start date January 2023. However, May graduates will also be considered if willing to work part-time (15-20 hours per week) during the spring semester to start training.
To apply, please see the posting: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/14743
For additional questions about the position, please email Dr. Heather Hundley at hahundle@indiana.edu
