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Free Career Quiz - Discover Your Path - Career Girls

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Take The Free Career Quiz!

Taking a free career quiz can help you find career paths that match your personality and interests. This career test was created to help young girls and teenagers like you find a path that truly excites you!

Do you like helping people, collecting things, or solving mysteries? Do you like talking, using computers, or playing sports? Are you independent or adventurous?

Take this personality-based quiz to see which careers might be a good match for you! Check at least three boxes to get started, then click on "More Choices" for even better results. Once you have your results, you can find more information about your options and see real, diverse role models who have pursued these careers.

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Free Career Quiz - Discover Your Path - Career Girls

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This free career quiz will help you discover which careers might be a good match for you! Find your career and learn about how to get there with real examples.

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Four Ways to Become an Officer

Officers are important leaders in the Army, tasked with making important decisions and being responsible for the safety of Soldiers under their command. To become an Officer, you must have a bachelor's degree by the time you are commissioned. Here are the four ways you can earn a commission to become an Army Officer:

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Get all the information you need on joining the Army as an enlisted Soldier or an Officer, including meeting a recruiter, fitness and academic qualifications, required documents, and more.

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Citizenship and residency

U.S. citizens and some non-citizens can join the military. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must:

Have a U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

Speak, read, and write English fluently

You cannot join the military to enter the U.S. or to get a visa.

Age limits

Each branch of the military has age limits to enlist in active duty:

Air Force: 17 - 39

Army: 17 - 35

Coast Guard: 17 - 31

Marine Corps: 17 - 28

Navy: 17 - 39

Space Force: 17 - 39

The age limits are different if you join as an officer or join the Guard or Reserve.

Education and testing requirements

ASVAB testing

Everyone who wants to enlist in the military must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Each branch sets its own minimum score to join. Your score will help decide which jobs you can do after you enlist.

Use ASVAB online resources to:

Find out where to take the test

Get tips for taking the test

See sample questions from the 10 sections

Understand ASVAB scores

Contact a recruiter, who can help you set up a time to take the ASVAB and tell you about the scores you will need.

Education requirements

You must have a high school or general equivalency diploma (GED) to enlist in the military. There are fewer spots for GED holders to enter the military. If you have a GED, you will have a better chance of joining if you have:

Earned college credits

Scored higher on the ASVAB

You must have a degree from a four-year college to join as an officer.

Physical and medical requirements

A medical exam is part of the enlistment process. The exam will assess if you are healthy enough to serve in the military.

Each branch requires recruits to be physically fit. You will have to pass a physical fitness test as part of your enlistment process. Speak with a recruiter to find out the physical requirements for the branch you want to join.

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Requirements to enlist in the U.S. military | USAGov

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Get the age, physical, educational, and other requirements for enlisting in each branch of the U.S. military. Contact a military recruiter to learn more.

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Enlisting in the Military — Today’s Military

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See the steps you’ll take once you make the decision to enlist in the United States Military.

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Welcome to the United States Air Force. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen, officers and health care professionals.

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Specific samples and example resumes

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What to Wear to an Interview: Professional, Business Casual and Smart Casual (Ft. Ingrid Nilsen)

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How to Answer the 7 Most Common Interview Questions | Best Answer Examples!

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How to not be nervous in job interviews

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How to NOT be Nervous in Job Interviews | How to be Confident in Interviews | Linda Raynier

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3 Steps to Answer Tell Me About Yourself - Example included!

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Terre Haute, IN

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To 2006 sociology and history alumnus James Webb, Indiana State was where he learned he could achieve any goal he set for himself.

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Franklin, IN

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Franklin College | Liberal Arts School in Franklin, Indiana

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Franklin College is a liberal arts college in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, about 20 miles from downtown Indianapolis. Our small class size allows students to thrive through personal interactions and individual mentorship. In addition, our liberal arts curriculum offers transformative opportunities that translate into empowered perspectives and real-world jobs.

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Notre Dame, IN

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It's not just academic rigor that brings men and women from all walks of life to campus. The University of Notre Dame seeks individuals whose intellect is matched by their capacity and desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world. Our students are leaders in and out of the classroom who understand the benefits of a holistic education of mind, body, and spirit. They seek to ask enduring questions of the world, and of themselves.

Tradition

Love Thee, Notre Dame
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Undergraduate Admissions

Students seeking undergraduate admission are encouraged to use the Common Application. In addition, applicants are asked to submit a Notre Dame-specific writing supplement.

Admission criteria cover a host of factors, from academic performance in the classroom and on standardized tests to extracurricular pursuits.

Undergrad Admissions

2027 Enrolled Class Profile

34% U.S. students of color

20.5% first-generation/Pell Grant

8% international/outside of the U.S.

87% participated in community service

Graduate Admissions

The Graduate School believes Your Research Matters℠, and aims to recruit passionate, engaged students who will bring talent, integrity, and heart to a student population that is already vibrant and diverse. Requirements for admission to graduate programs at the University of Notre Dame vary by program. The Graduate School administers programs for the College of Arts and Letters, College of Engineering, College of Science, and Keough School of Global Affairs. Programs for the School of Architecture, Mendoza College of Business, and the Law School are administered separately. Applications are reviewed by committees within the respective colleges.

Notre Dame Graduate School

#2 in the nation for student Fulbright winners

More than $6 million+ awarded to graduate students from foundations such as Ford, Mellon, NSF

97% of recent graduates report current job aligns with career goals

More than 50 foreign nations hosting graduate students conducting on-site research

Financial Aid

A Notre Dame education is a valuable investment in the holistic individual-not just for their careers, but also for the person they become in mind, body, and spirit. The University shares that investment with its students: Notre Dame is one of fewer than 70 institutions in the country that is need-blind in admitting students and meets 100% of an undergraduate's demonstrated financial need.

The opportunities for assistance range from University-based scholarships to Notre Dame alumni club scholarships and student employment, in addition to University-subsidized loans.

Graduate student aid is available mostly through tuition scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships.

Financial Aid

Within Reach

We meet 100% of a student's demonstrated need

70% of all students receive some sort of financial aid

Almost 100% of students in the Graduate School receive full-tuition scholarships

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The University of Notre Dame admits individuals whose intellect is matched by their capacity and desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world.

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Terre Haute, IN

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Aspire higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a catholic liberal arts college founded in 1840. SMWC offers campus, distance and graduate programs.

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It's college. You have a whole new world to explore, where social, cultural, and other recreational opportunities abound. And our residence halls will place you in the heart of all this while offering an incredible value.

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Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State University offers about 120 majors and 100 graduate degrees through seven academic colleges.

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Butler University is a nationally recognized university in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering 85+ undergraduate and graduate degree options across six academic colleges.

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Alison Bell, WGU Regional Vice President, Central

Higher education veteran Alison Bell is the Regional Vice President of WGU's Central Region. Bell has more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience, including four years of prior experience with WGU as general manager of WGU Indiana operations from 2010-2014.

Before returning to WGU, Bell served as Director of Degree Completion at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where lead operations and supervised academic coaching and career staff.

Bell earned a B.A. in Psychology from Indiana University and a M.A. in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University.

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WGU Indiana University with Online Degrees and Programs

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Now in Indiana, you can earn a career-focused college degree from a respected university, at an accelerated pace, for an affordable price. All online. See how with WGU.

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Explore Ivy Tech Community College's associate degrees and certificates in more than 70 programs from accounting to visual communications.

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Discover IUPUI, a thriving university in downtown Indianapolis offering the best of Indiana University and Purdue University on one centrally located campus.

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Purdue University is a world-renowned, public research university that advances discoveries in science, technology, engineering and math.

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Develop the skills you need for a rewarding career, and follow in the footsteps of more than 760,000 IU alumni who are leading organizations, innovating the future, and making an impact on their communities and the world.

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One of America's leading research universities, Indiana University has campuses and medical centers located across Indiana. Our work improves lives. Our impact is global. Our vision is excellence.

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Lincoln Tech | Trade School Program Information

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PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN HIGH IN-DEMAND FIELDS

There are more than a quarter of a million jobs projected to open around the country each year in fields you can train for at Lincoln Tech.

Lincoln Tech offers diploma, degree, and certificate programs for careers across a wide range of industries. A Lincoln Tech education propels you into the workforce with in-demand skills for a job that you'll love.
Fill out the form or call us today to discuss program options at a campus near you!

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Lincoln Tech offers diploma, degree, and certificate programs. A Lincoln Tech education propels you into the workforce with in-demand skills.

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Find out college, state, and federal FAFSA® deadlines for financial aid, such as loans, grants, work-study funds, and scholarships.

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College Search - BigFuture | College Board

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Take this friendly quiz to help discover what careers might be a good choice for you.

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Quiz Results

After you complete The Princeton Review Career Quiz we will show you careers that match the "style" and "interest" colors you created. The colors have particular meanings:

Your Interest

"Interests" describe the types of activities that you are drawn to; these will need to be present in a job or career that you are considering if you are to stay motivated. It is important to note that interest in an activity does not necessarily indicate skill.

Your Style

"Style" describes the strengths that you could bring to a work environment when you are at your best. This is the way you like to get results. A work environment in which your strengths are appreciated is a big part of career satisfaction.

Recommended Careers

"Interests" describe the types of activities that you are drawn to; these will need to be present in a job or career that you are considering if you are to stay motivated. It is important to note that interest in an activity does not necessarily indicate skill.

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Take our short quiz to learn which is the right career for you.

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My Next Move provides streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. Straightforward, easy-to-read one-page career reports help guide individuals’ next move on their road to a satisfying career.

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Plan for life after high school. Compare colleges. Explore career possibilities. Learn about financial aid and scholarships.

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The Frank O'Bannon Grant includes both the Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice Award. The grant is designed to provide access for Hoosier students to attend eligible public, private and proprietary postsecondary institutions. Eligibility for the grant is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. The grant may be used toward tuition and regularly assessed fees.

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Find Indiana Scholarships | Learn More Indiana

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Scholarships are a great way to offset college costs. Discover tools that can help you navigate and find scholarships you qualify for, and start applying!

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College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics

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College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to help students, parents, high school counselors, and others get information about over 7,000 postsecondary institutions in the United States - such as programs offered, retention and graduation rates, prices, aid available, degrees awarded, campus safety, and accreditation.

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Whether you’re searching for a new career, finishing your high school diploma or exploring your options, Job Corps can provide you with free training
to jump-start your future.

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Job Corps is the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults ages 16-24. We connect you with the skills and education you need to get the career you want!

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The program is structured to connect employers to their local school district through a College and Career Readiness Advisory Council, comprised of local educators and employers, establishing a fundamental, collaborative partnership for this program and continued alignment between the business community and our education system.

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WHAT IS THE GOVERNOR'S WORK ETHIC CERTIFICATE?

The development and adoption of the community and employer-recognized Governor's Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC) is critical to providing a pipeline of skilled high school graduates for today's workforce. The employability skills recognized in the GWEC have been vetted by Hoosier employers, community based organizations and post-secondary education institutions and are designed to encourage students to meet the benchmarks that will assist them in their college or career goals.

The program is structured to connect employers to their local school district through a College and Career Readiness Advisory Council, comprised of local educators and employers, establishing a fundamental, collaborative partnership for this program and continued alignment between the business community and our education system.

For updated information, please download our Governor's Work Ethic Certificate summary and feel free to distribute it to anyone interested.

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The development and adoption of the community and employer-recognized Governor's Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC) is critical to providing a pipeline of skilled high school graduates for today's workforce. The employability skills recognized in the GWEC have been vetted by Hoosier employers, community based organizations and post-secondary education institutions and are designed to encourage students to meet the benchmarks that will assist them in their college or career goals.

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The Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program is a state-based, national non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students of promise who have experienced challenging or traumatic life experiences achieve success through graduation. JAG is a resiliency-building workforce program that helps students learn in-demand employability skills and provides a bridge to post-secondary education and career advancement opportunities.

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DWD and its WorkOne partners offer workstations that contain assistive technology designed to help Hoosiers with disabilities in their search for gainful employment. These workstations can be found at over 20 WorkOne Career Centers throughout the state. WorkOne assistive technology workstations include adjustable workstations, articulating arm supports, large print keyboards, and ultra-HD video magnifiers. WorkOne team members have been participating in regular training sessions to learn new strategies for assisting individuals with disabilities in their job search.

Learn more about WorkOne assistive technology here.

WorkOne Assistance for Hoosiers with Disabilities

WorkOne welcomes all Hoosiers and provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that its buildings, programs, and services are accessible. View WorkOne locations.

Employment Assistance: WorkOne provides services in both individual and group settings. Some locations may require job seekers to attend an orientation session to identify the services they are eligible that fit their individual needs. Hoosiers can visit their local WorkOne to find out how to get started.

Reasonable Accommodations: Materials in alternate formats and reasonable accommodations are provided to job seekers upon request. Depending on the specific request, advance notice may be required. Hoosiers can visit their local WorkOne office to inquire about reasonable accommodations and/or receive information on services offered. Examples of reasonable accommodations include:

Materials in alternate formats;

An individual meeting rather than group orientation; and

Assistance with filling out forms.

Disability Resources

Ticket to Work

Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program available to people ages 18 through 64 who are blind or have a disability, and who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Individuals participating in the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program can connect with Certified Benefits Counselors to discuss how returning to work impacts Social Security benefits.

The goal of Ticket is to decrease the beneficiary's dependence on their cash benefits by increasing their work effort and achieving self-sufficiency. Additional information about Ticket can be located at http://www.ssa.gov/work.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) provides quality individualized services to enhance and support people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain or retain and advance in employment. The individuals will work closely with a VR Counselor throughout the process. Through active participation in their rehabilitation, people with disabilities achieve greater level of independence in their work place and living environments. VR is a program of the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) within the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA). Learn more about programs and services provided through VR.

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DWD and its WorkOne partners offer workstations that contain assistive technology designed to help Hoosiers with disabilities in their search for gainful employment. These workstations can be found at over 20 WorkOne Career Centers throughout the state. WorkOne assistive technology workstations include adjustable workstations, articulating arm supports, large print keyboards, and ultra-HD video magnifiers.

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INDemand Jobs focuses on high-demand, high-wage jobs for today and tomorrow. The INDemand focus will help ensure a long and rewarding career. The demand indicator used is based on a methodology that ranks all Indiana jobs based on future growth and wages.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteers can find both long-term opportunities, short-term, or even one-time only events at which to serve. Volunteers can serve in a variety of settings: hospitals, religious organizations, schools, homeless shelters, food banks, and more. With so many options, it can be difficult to find the right opportunity for you. This website can link you to volunteer resources and organizations that can help you find the best volunteer opportunity for you.

Volunteer Center Associations

The Indiana Association of Volunteer Centers (IAVC) is a group of organizations and a great place to start to connect with volunteer opportunities. They can help you find a site that fits your skills, your schedule, and your values. The IAVC's mission is to act as a unified voice to strengthen volunteer centers, volunteer programs, and to promote volunteerism statewide.
Find a volunteer center near you, just click here for a list of IAVC's.
Points of Light Foundation (POLF) is a national network of volunteer centers. POLF sets standards for volunteer excellence, encourages volunteer leadership, and often has great resources for personal volunteer development.
Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network (POLF).
Online Volunteer Matching Sites
Find a Volunteer Opportunity Volunteer Central Indiana IndyHub 1-800-Volunteer Volunteer Solutions Idealist.org Network For Good genearationOn Volunteering In Public Health
Resources for Volunteers

Energize Inc. is a website full of articles and tips for maximizing the volunteer experience. Check out helpful articles on using volunteer experience to build your resume and more.

Service Leader.org provides tools and information to help you volunteer more effectively and learn to record your experiences.

INVOAD The mission of the Indiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is to bring together voluntary organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective response to the people of Indiana in times of disaster through cooperation, coordination, communication, education, convening mechanism, and legislation.

CASA The mission of the Clay County CASA Program is to provide advocacy for the best interests of the children involved in Juvenile Court proceedings, as defined by the laws of the State of IN. We support the development, growth, recruitment, and training of community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Volunteer Lake County! Volunteer Lake Count! creates opportunities for people to volunteer, learn and lead in their communities. We strive to provide volunteers with a high-quality experience that fuels further action, and we envision a day when everyone is inspired and equipped to be the change they wish to see in the world.

IUPUI University Library Special Collections: IUPUI has created the National Service Archives. The collection contains documents telling the stories of civic service and volunteerism in America.

Trainings and Certifications

Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CIAVA)
CVA certification is not a curriculum, but a credentialing program that tests a person's "knowledge in use." CIAVA has hosted a study group for individuals who apply for certification.

Indiana Non-Profit Resource Network
The Non-Profit Resource Network is "a regionally-based service providing affordable, accessible, and high quality public and private workshops, board retreats, and consultant referral. "

Volunteer Recognition

Serve Indiana Awards for Excellence
The most prestigious award in the State of Indiana for volunteerism and service. An annual event honors recipients of that year's awards. Multiple categories exist for a multitude of volunteer actions and focuses.

Disaster Relief

Indiana has a vast network of organizations that come together during disaster to help the community recover. During a disaster, Serve Indiana works alongside government and community organizations such as:

How We Communicate

During a disaster, Serve Indiana communicates with the public through the use of social media sources like Facebook and Twitter. Visit our Contact Us page to learn how to connect. Individuals in need of disaster related services should contact Connect 2 Help or dial 211 on a phone. Community organizations, nonprofits, and volunteer groups should contact Indiana VOAD.

Pre-Disaster Resources

Post-Disaster Resources

How You Can Help

Everyone is moved when they hear the news that disaster has struck a community. By learning the best ways to donate and volunteer, we can all make a huge difference in the lives of those affected.

The most effective donation is a financial contribution to a recognized disaster relief organization. When the public supports these voluntary organizations with financial contributions, it helps ensure a steady flow of important services to the people in need after a disaster.
A financial donation
Is the most needed and the most efficient way of helping those impacted by disaster.

Allows voluntary organizations to fund response and recovery efforts, obtain goods and services locally, and provide direct financial assistance to disaster survivors to meet their own needs.

Allows you to direct the contribution to the voluntary organization of your choice.

If you need help in determining who to give to, Indiana and National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster are listed at the National Donations Management Network.

Volunteer with a recognized organization involved in disaster response and recovery prior to the next disaster event. There are many organizations and faith-based groups in your community that have active disaster programs and need volunteers.

Volunteer with a nonprofit organization and be trained before the next event to find meaningful volunteer opportunities following a disaster.

Get training and register to volunteer at Indiana VOAD .

The generosity and kindness of people around the country does a lot to help communities heal from the tragic consequences of disasters. Confirm what is needed by volunteer organization BEFORE taking action!

Donate in-kind goods that are specifically requested or needed by recognized organizations.

Unsolicited donated goods such as used clothing, miscellaneous household items, and mixed or perishable foodstuffs require helping agencies to redirect valuable resources away from the greatest needs so they can provide services to sort, package, transport, warehouse, and distribute items that may not meet the needs of disaster survivors.

If you have a quantity of a given item or class of item to donate, and you need help in determining which organizations to give to, you can make your offer through the National Donations Management Network.

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Volunteers can find both long-term opportunities, short-term, or even one-time only events at which to serve. Volunteers can serve in a variety of settings: hospitals, religious organizations, schools, homeless shelters, food banks, and more. With so many options, it can be difficult to find the right opportunity for you.

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Explore Indiana jobs, salaries and career paths in Fields of Interest, plus internships, apprenticeships and more education opportunities for Indiana students.