Civic Engagement Fair - University of Southern Indiana

On August 7, our closing experience of the Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA) is not to be missed.

Join us for a screening of the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary Join or Die, followed by a discussion with the director on the decline of community connections and its impact on social isolation. After the discussion, connect with representatives from regional civic organizations to learn how you can get involved, volunteer, or become a member.

To reserve a spot for your organization at the Civic Engagement Fair, please complete the online registration form.

Interested in highlighting your organization that will be at the Civic Engagement Fair? Please submit your organization's logo and a 1 or 2 sentence description of what you do. Submissions can be sent to kacollazo@usi.edu.

Civic Engagement Fair Registration Form

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Organizations

It Takes a Village No-Kill Rescue

We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities such as vet transports, dog walking, kitty care, additional tasks (laundry, dishes, general cleaning), enrichment activity setup, events, and much more!

Wesselman Woods

Wesselman Woods is the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States. This National Natural Landmark is home to over four miles of walking trails and a 5-acre Nature Playscape, where guests are invited to explore and play off-trail. Get involved with our mission to preserve and protect Wesselman Woods and Howell Wetlands for future generations at wesselmanwoods.org.

Special Olympics Indiana Vanderburgh County

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville

Habitat serves families whose income is between 35 and 80 percent of area median income who aspire to own a simple, decent home of their own, and who would not be eligible for traditional financing. Families become homeowners by demonstrating need for housing, ability to pay a 0 %-interest mortgage, and willingness to partner with Habitat. Build and No-Hammer Volunteers are needed and welcome.

Vanderburgh County CASA

Vanderburgh County CASA’s mission is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy to all abused and neglected children in our community by giving them a voice in county. We work to establish a safe environment where they can live and thrive. We are the fact finders and champion every child deserves! We currently have over 650 children waiting for their champion advocate.

Mission First

The Sanctuary on the Hill is where Mission First does its work. The Sanctuary is a 92-acre wooded space with a 5 acre lake. We are currently building an Activity Center, Lodge, Cabins, and a horse arena for equine therapy. We are always looking for volunteers, especially in the veteran population to come out and help.

Evansville Museum Docent Association

If you enjoy meeting new people, have a passion for art, history or science, and would enjoy a rewarding community role sharing the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science with the Tri-State, we’ve got a place for you. The Evansville Museum Docent Association is recruiting new volunteers. Ready to get started? Contact education@emuseum.org to learn more.

Soutwestern Indiana Master Gardner Association

Our mission is to educate members and the general public on horticultural techniques and demonstrate proper gardening, tree and lawn care, and pest control. We provide a service to the community through improving the environment, helping others build and maintain gardens, and empowering the community to a healthy lifestyle through gardening.

4 Good Community

4 Good Community was established to make each community we touch a better place to live. We take the resources at our disposal and put them into the hands of those who need them. We make use of in-kind corporate donations to improve living standards, as well as use our volunteer network to make an impact for the community, individuals, and the environment.

USI Society for Arts & Humanities

The USI Society for Arts and Humanities enriches the lives of students and provides communication between the community and the University of Southern Indiana's various arts and humanities activities. Supporting the arts can be fun. In addition to personal contributions to University activities, Society members share in a full range of events for personal growth and enjoyment.