Volunteering
Colleges look for applicants who are not only academically strong but also socially responsible. Volunteering helps students stand out and demonstrate their dedication to making a difference. PD1 encourages you to start this journey early!
Download this free Volunteer Service Record form to track your volunteer activities! Documentation is key!
Having trouble figuring out where to start?
No worries! PD1 is here to help! Below is a list of places where you can begin exploring to see if it's the right fit for you. Check out the job descriptions from different organizations. If you find one that interests you, click the apply button to be redirected to their website. You can also click this link for additional options!
Goshen Health
Join Goshen Health's Student Volunteer Program and gain valuable healthcare experience while making a positive impact in our community. Work alongside healthcare professionals, support patients and families and discover rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth. Apply today to contribute to compassionate care at Goshen Health.
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
Share your time and talent with the Food Bank! Individual and group volunteers are vital to the Food Bank’s operation. In 2021, 6,246 volunteers donated 34,822 hours to the Food Bank. The need continues to be great and we need you!
Center for the Homeless
Gathering together to volunteer is a great way to build teamwork and company culture. Your group can help in a variety of ways around CFH and engage with the guests who live here. You can volunteer on an ongoing, periodic, or one-time basis.
All CFH volunteers go through a quick orientation so they know more about those we serve, what volunteer opportunities align with your schedule and a chance to meet some of the CFH staff. Any volunteer under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
La Casa de Amistad
Join La Casa de Amistad, an organization empowering Latino youth and families in South Bend. Since 1973, La Casa has grown from a small home to a vital community hub, offering programs like a food pantry, preschool, and legal clinic. With a recent $3.25 million campaign, they're expanding to better serve the community. By volunteering, you can be part of a legacy that fosters cultural pride and supports success. Join La Casa de Amistad and make a meaningful impact on many lives!