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The Office of Career Services is committed to assisting you as a student or graduate of Robert Morris University in your career endeavor. Starting the exploration of opportunities early on in your educational track is the first step to success. We will assist students with securing employment beginning their first day of classes. Career Services provides the RMU student body with the necessary resources and skill development required for success. 

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Midwest Asian American Center
http://maacedu.org/
Assists new immigrants in becoming productive American Citizens. Dedicated to improving intergenerational intercultural understanding among Chicago area residents through programs to promote education, health and recreation.
Volunteers needed to provide education and skill training.
Contact Vandana Dalal, Executive Director, 773-262-8650

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/ILD/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/index.aspx
A collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis.
Volunteers needed in the areas of graphic design, development, event coordinators.
To find out more on how to get involved,  please visit the website.

New Moms Inc.
http://www.newmomsinc.org/
Seeks to enable, empower, and equip at-risk adolescent parents and their children through services and mentoring based on Christian values.
In need of volunteers to help at fundraisers, mailers, or help with our speakers bureau (a longer commitment that needs training).
Contact Mary Griffith, MGriffin@newmomsinc.org, 773-252-3253

Peace Corps
http://www.peacecorps.gov/
An American volunteer program run by the United States Government, as well as a governmental agency of the same name.
Volunteers are needed to serve overseas in the areas of education, business, technology, community development, health, agriculture/forestry.
Contact: Kristin Wegner, Peace Corps Recruiter, kwegner@peacecorps.gov, 312-353-6122

Rape Victim Advocates
www.rapevictimadvocates.org
 Assures that survivors of sexual assault are treated with dignity and compassion; affects changes in the way the legal system, medical institutions and society as a whole respond to survivors.
Volunteers needed as medical advocates or prevention educators.
Contact Monica Jones, MA, Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator, volunteer@rapevictimadvocates.org, 312-443-9603 ext. 26

Robert Morris University Volunteer Club
http://www.robertmorris.edu/clubs/
Identify, share and engage in volunteer service opportunities that support RMU's values and that positively impact the communities in which we work, study and reside.
Volunteer members needed from all majors.
Contact Natalie John, Volunteer Club Representative,volunteerclub@robertmorris.edu

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Creating a positive relationship between people and nature through collaborations, education, research and collections, exhibits and public forums that fosters urban connections to our region’s nature and science.
Volunteers needed in the areas of museum naturalist, special events, visitor services, public and interprative programs.
Contact Jill Doub, Manager of Volunteers and Interns, jill.doub@naturemuseum.org, 773-755-5142

Youth Outreach Services
www.yos.org
Dedicated to caring for Chicago’s most vulnerable youth, inspiring positive development in their lives, families and communities.
Volunteers needed in the area of Activity Leader to share your skill and knowledge of arts, crafts, drama, writing, dance or visual arts with youth ages 11-17. Volunteers are needed to facilitate activities in our Summer Programs in the Austin and Leyden-Proviso communities.
Contact: Ellen Sausser, Volunteer Coordinator, ellens@yos.org, 773-777-7112 x7338

YWCA
www.ywcachicago.org
The Sexual Violence and Support Services program provides assistance to victims of sexual assault, educates about the effects of violence in our community and promotes general health and wellness.
Volunteer opportunties include answering our 24-hour rape crisis hotline, providing assistance to survivors in the ER as a medical advocate, and helping with outreach and education about sexual assault.
Contact Jane Hereth, Volunteer Recruiter/Trainer, jane.hereth@ywcachicago.org, 312-762-2714