One Needn't Run in Circles to Find Volunteer Opportunities in the Circle City: Andrew McCoy in Indiana Lawyer on Program Connecting Indy Lawyers to Community Organizations

The Indianapolis Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division launched a new program aimed at introducing attorneys to volunteer opportunities in the city. The program dubbed "Intro to Indy" was originally geared towards newcomers to Indianapolis, but is attracting native Hoosiers interested in volunteering as well.

Faegre Baker Daniels intellectual property associate Andrew McCoy explained to Indiana Lawyer that he was overwhelmed on where to begin when he was looking for local organizations seeking volunteers. McCoy, who is very active with The Penrod Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, said part of the importance of being an active volunteer is to show his two young children the importance of giving back to the community.

"To truly love where you live, I think it is important to engage in the community," McCoy said. "It just makes you happier. If what you see around, you feel like you contributed to, it gives you a better sense of purpose outside of your day-to-day job."