Books in the College Library Career Collection

[Click on the call number following the title to check availability of print copies in UW-Madison libraries.]

Volunteer America (by Harriet Kipps)
HN 90 V64 K48

AmeriCorps: Serve Your Country and Pay for College
HD 4870 U6 A44

World Volunteers: The World Guide to Humanitarian and Development Volunteering
HN49 V64 W68 2003

Books & Databases in Campus Libraries

MadCat --Books on volunteering can be found in MadCat, the UW-Madison Library Catalog. Copy and paste the following sample searches into the MadCat search box.

To find the most current books, enter your search. When the results list displays, click on the arrow in the SORT AGAIN box and select DATE (NEWEST FIRST).

More hints for searching MadCat are available at: Using MadCat to Find Information on Careers

Campus Resources

Morgridge Center Volunteer Database -- lists service learning opportunities in Madison. The annual Volunteer Fair features over 100 agencies. The resource library covers local, regional, national and international volunteer opportunities. 716 Langdon St., Rm 154 (Red Gym) 608-265-2432.

Volunteers Abroad -- University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Travel Center--information and links on volunteer abroad.

Agricultural and Life Sciences Career Services -- UW-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences -- 103 Agriculture Hall, 1450 Linden Dr., 262-3001

Center for Biology Education -- lists internships on campus and summer research opportunities.

College of Letters and Sciences Career Services Office --links to sites with internship and job information--905 University Ave., Room 160, 262-3921.

Department of Economics -- links to sites with internships and volunteer opportunities.

Educational Placement and Career Services -- UW-Madison School of Education, B150 Education Building, 262-1756

Engineering Career Services -- UW-Madison College of Engineering -- 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-3471

Journalism -- UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication -- 5134 Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave., 263-4858

Law -- UW-Madison Law School, 131 Law Bld, 975 Bascom Mall, 262-7856

Pharmacy* -- School of Pharmacy -- 1336 Chamberlin Hall, 425 N. Charter St., 262-3717
*Job information is from the Health Sciences Library Career Page.

Internet Sites

Corporation for National Service -- is a federal government agency that oversees the AmeriCorps national service programs (including VISTA and the National Civilian Community Corps) and the National Service Scholarships Program.

Riley Guide: Volunteer Work -- by Margaret Riley-Dikel. Gives volunteer opportunity links and information on finding volunteer jobs.

Points of Light Foundation-- this foundation's site gives information on various types of volunteering and volunteering opportunities.

HUD Volunteering-- the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development volunteer site lists government volunteering programs and other government sponsored programs.

Cool Works Volunteer Opportunities-- lists current volunteer opportunities at National parks, amusement parks, and resorts.

UN Volunteers-- the United Nations has volunteer opportunities in the United States and abroad. The site gives volunteering details and applications.

VolunteerAbroad.com-- lists volunteer opportunities from around the world.

VolunteerMatch-- a database of volunteer opportunities and sponsored organizations.