Volunteer Opportunities for Psychology Students
The Mt. Pleasant area offers a number of volunteer opportunities for psychology students. Volunteering offers a chance to help others, explore your interests, gain valuable educational or job related experience, grow as a person, and increase your competitiveness as a job applicant. Moreover, some graduate program admissions committees consider volunteer experience when evaluating applications. Opportunities are available to work with all age groups. Examples include the following:
Adult Literacy Tutor
Friendly Visitor for Seniors
After School Tutor
Big Brother Big Sister
Crisis Intervention
After School Mentoring Program
Crisis Phone Line Worker
Peer Advocate for Healthy Living
The primary resource for students interested in volunteering is The Volunteer Center at CMU. The Volunteer Center compiles a comprehensive list of area volunteer opportunities so that students can find a match for their interests and skills. Sign up on line and search for opportunities that appeal to you at www.stulife.cmich.edu/volunteer/ or visit them on campus at the following address:
The Volunteer Center
Bovee University Center 107
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
Telephone ─ (989) 774-7685
Email ─ volunteer.center@mail.cmich.edu
Many students find a placement by contacting the following agencies directly:
Listening Ear (a crisis line)
107 E. Illinois
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone (989) 772-2918
The Volunteer Center of Isabella County
402 S. University Ave.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone (989) 772-6194
United Way of Isabella County
402 S. University Ave.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone (989) 773-9863