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Benefits of Volunteering

Satisfaction/Experience

Assurance of a role in the continued growth of USI, Indiana's fastest growing University
Volunteers can gain valuable work experience that can benefit them in a search for employment
The opportunity to interact with many different people.
The greatest reward any volunteer can receive is self-satisfaction gained from sharing time and services with others. USI volunteers become partners in continued growth and success of the University.

University Benefits

Access to walk-in services of the Rice Library
Volunteer identification card
University publications including the USI Magazine and University Notes
Access to the University's Children's Center.
An annual volunteer recognition event will honor the service provided by all volunteers who have at least 20 hours of volunteer service during the prior USI fiscal year. Volunteers will be recognized for 250, 500, 750, and 1,000+ total service hours.

Tax Deductions

The IRS allows volunteers to deduct un-reimbursed expenditures made incident to the rendering of services to the University of Southern Indiana. Examples of deductible expenses include automobile mileage, bus and cab fares, parking and toll fees, special uniforms, telephone bills, entertainment, and mails. The IRS does not allow deductions for the value of volunteer time.
A complete description of federal deductions for volunteers can be found in IRS Publication #526, Deductions for Charitable Contributions.

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