Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

The ILS board is made up of carvers and other folks interested in preserving the carving tradition.  We are looking for people who would be interested in serving on the board.

One need, in particular, is for a treasurer. 

The Indiana Limestone Symposium (ILS) is a non-profit organization.  Its mission is to teach and share the art and tradition of limestone carving.  Its flagship event is held every June at the Bybee Stone Company where carvers from around the country come to work on individual projects and teach adult and youth carving. [This year it will be in July because of Covid.]  The ILS has partnered with Monroe County Parks and Recreation at a new site at Karst Farm Park to hold events throughout the year for more opportunities to share the art of limestone carving.

For more information about the organization please check out their website at limestonesymposium.org.

My Sister's Closet of Monroe County (MSC)  is seeking a community member with experience with donation management.  This position also serves as a member of the Fundraising Committee. 

The Development Chair assists the Executive Director and other Board Members with the cultivation and stewardship of new and existing donors for the organization through various methods, events, drives, auctions, etc. This person should have a passion for people and commitment to work with other Chair-people and committees to put together strong collaborative, successful initiatives. 

In addition, this person will be a full member of the Board of Directors and, as such, will:

My Sister's Closet of Monroe County (MSC) is seeking a volunteer Building Facilities Manager who will be responsible for:

Hours are flexible. 5-10 hours/month as needed. Volunteers earn $1/hour towards store credit, as well as a 25% discount on merchandise! Hours are recorded via Civic Champs app. 

To apply, visit https://sisterscloset.org/getinvolved 

My Sister's Closet of Monroe County (MSC) is seeking an HR Manager to fill a crucial seat on the Board of Directors. This person should be someone with a degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration and who works in HR.  

This person will:

Prefer someone who can volunteer at least 15-20 hours/month. Ideal for someone with previous community service and/or management experience. Volunteers earn $1/hour towards store credit, as well as a 25% discount on merchandise! Hours are recorded on the Civic Champs app.  

To apply, visit https://sisterscloset.org/getinvolved 

My Sister's Closet of Monroe County (MSC) is seeking at least 4 people to participate in our Event Planning Committee. These community service-minded individuals will plan, coordinate and carry out in-store, after-hours events on behalf of MSC. The committee, under direction of the Event Planning Chair will:

Committee Members serve one-year terms, can be renewed. Previous Customer Service is very important, as is prior experience in event planning and coordination. 

Apply online at https://sisterscloset.org/getinvolved on the Leadership Team application

What is the purpose of the Jr. Stewards Team?   

The Jr. Stewards Team helps plan and lead classes, events, and activities for young, aspiring orchardistas around the community—in local schools’ classrooms, at youth organizations, and at the flagship orchard site.

What are the Jr. Stewards Team’s annual commitments?

Each year we work to:

How can I get involved?  Is experience necessary?

There are many ways to get involved, and experience is not necessary – just open-minded enthusiasm and a desire to learn and help! If you have or are interested in building skills in any of the following areas, the BCO Jr. Stewards Team would love to have you involved!

Are leadership opportunities available?

Yes!  Team members have the opportunity to take the lead on or spearhead initiatives throughout the year.

What is the time commitment like?

Time commitment is flexible – it’s what you make it!  Team members generally attend a monthly meeting that lasts 1-2 hours, and support our team’s initiatives as schedules allow.  We understand this is a volunteer opportunity, and want you to get as much out of your involvement as you put in – let’s make a tangible difference, together.   

​Reimagining Opera for Kids (ROK) is a non-profit community arts and education organization based in Bloomington, IN.  It has twin goals: to introduce children to opera through engaging first experiences, and to give developing professional musicians the opportunity to hone their performance skills.  Led by Jacobs School of Music faculty coach Kimberly Carballo, ROK is a community partner in service learning for Indiana University students.  The artists donate their preparation and performance time, and ROK provides free performances and curriculum guides to K-12 students.  

ROK has been enthusiastically received in many of the area elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as public libraries, home-school groups, hospitals, and community centers.  As cuts to education and the arts have increased, schools in particular are eager to take advantage of this opportunity for their students, which comes at no cost to the school system.

What is the purpose of the Communications Team?   

The Communications Team promotes the activities of the Orchard to the broader community, through our website, educational kiosks at the flagship Orchard site, monthly newsletter, and social media.

What are the Communications Team’s annual commitments?

Each year we work to:

How can I get involved?  Is experience necessary?

There are many ways to get involved, and experience is not necessary – just open-minded enthusiasm and a desire to learn and help! If you have or are interested in building skills in any of the following areas, the BCO Communications Team would love to have you involved!

Are leadership opportunities available?

Yes!  Team members have the opportunity to take the lead on or spearhead initiatives throughout the year.

What is the time commitment like?

Time commitment is flexible – it’s what you make it!  Team members generally attend a monthly meeting that lasts 1-2 hours, and support our team’s initiatives as schedules allow.  We understand this is a volunteer opportunity, and want you to get as much out of your involvement as you put in – let’s make a tangible difference, together.   

Volunteer Development Committee Member

Are you passionate about urban agriculture and sustainable community building?  How would you like to help make a tangible impact that will be enjoyed and shared for generations to come?  The Bloomington Community Orchard (BCO) is looking for leaders to advance our mission - to dream, build and share an Orchard community, while cultivating thriving systems of growing and sharing healthful food.  We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals, who are interested in learning through hands-on education, improving local resilience, and making a sustainable difference in our local and at-large communities and food systems.

Why Join the Bloomington Community Orchard?

As one of the forerunners of a rapidly growing movement, the Bloomington Community Orchard is on the forefront of sustainable living and community building. Incredible volunteers have helped the BCO take root as a resource nurtured by the community, for the community. But our efforts go much farther. Each year we help educate and empower individuals and organizations around the world, looking to grow their own collaborative commons around our sustainable model.

What does the Development Committee do?

The Development Committee raises the funds needed to support the orchard’s mission and vision.  Each year the Development Committee helps oversee our strategic development plan through grant applications, events, donor solicitations, fundraising campaigns and other development initiatives. Innovations and inspiration are always welcome!

What is the Development Committee Member’s Role?

As a member of the Development Committee, you would take part in creating and nourishing partnerships with local businesses and corporations, writing and sending individual donor solicitation requests, tabling events and interacting with potential donors, planning and executing 1-2 fundraising events a year, assisting the Orchard’s Grants Manager with researching and writing grants, and exploring new avenues for fundraising. If you have a particular interest in any of these areas or another piece of development, we encourage committee members to pursue those passions and take this opportunity to learn and grow these skills for a good cause. On average, this role takes about 5 to 8 hours per month including a required monthly meeting (1-2 hours), and the schedule is flexible to your ability to contribute.

Desired Skills and Experience

We are looking for individuals who are confident in sharing their passion for improving the overall health of the community by connecting people with their food systems and empowering urban agriculture initiatives through hands-on education. We cultivate leaders who can be involved in various stages of fundraising. No prior experience in fundraising or development is required, just a willingness to learn and collaborate.

Amethyst House is currently seeking to add new members to our Board of Directors.