Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Eat Thank Love is our annual donor appreciation luncheon, where we showcase what our clubs have been able to accomplish throughout the year thanks to the generosity of our community partners. 

On Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm we are looking for volunteers to assist with this event.

This general event volunteer opportunity can have a big impact ensuring not only the safety and success of the event operations, but also being the greeting face for our special guests.  This can include anything from helping a guest find their seat, getting more supplies, answering questions or any other help that helps ensure everything runs smoothly.

All volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, business casual attire.

Eat Thank Love is our annual donor appreciation luncheon, where we showcase what our clubs have been able to accomplish throughout the year thanks to the generosity of our community partners. 

On Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm we are looking for volunteers to assist with parking for this event. This simple volunteer opportunity can have a big impact ensuring not only the safety and success of the event operations, but also being the greeting face for our special guests.

All volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, business casual attire.

Parking attendants should dress warmly, heavy coat/gloves/beanies.

Eat Thank Love is our annual donor appreciation luncheon, where we showcase what our clubs have been able to accomplish throughout the year thanks to the generosity of our community partners. 

On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 4:30pm-6:30pm we are looking for volunteers for our event set up crew to help with decorations and preparing the space for this wonderful event.

Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and be ready to move, carry, arrange, and general event set up tasks.

In the Silly Science program at the Lincoln Street Boys & Girls Club members learn science through fun experiments, games, and projects. This program will cover chemistry, biology, engineering, and physics activities.

After a full day of school we want to keep the learning going but make sure it is fun!  This program engages the youth in learning all about the science in the world around us with play, smiles and laughter, and yes, sometimes slime too!

Volunteers assist with program set up, helping the members with the activity of the day and cleaning up as the program wraps up.  No science expertise is required!

Volunteers can serve in the Club once as a guest. To volunteer in any capacity in the Club more than once volunteers must complete the volunteer onboarding process and have an active Club Volunteer Membership.

The Mindfulness Program is an opportunity for the Club members to learn about mindfulness and social emotional learning with some fun, hands-on activities!

Members will learn about emotional states with emoji games, breathing with balloons, and more!

There are so many benefits of youth utilizing mindfulness practices including increasing positive emotions, focus, memory, attention, and compassion, while decreasing stress and negative emotions. A study published in Developmental Psychology reported 15% better math scores and 24% less aggressive behaviors in elementary students for those utilizing these skills on a regular basis.

Volunteers can join this program on Mondays from 5:15-6:00 PM at the Lincoln Street Club to assist with the program and help members increase their mindfulness skills!  No experience needed.

Volunteers can serve in the Club once as a guest. To volunteer in any capacity in the Club more than once volunteers must complete the volunteer onboarding process and have an active Club Volunteer Membership.

Eat Thank Love is our annual donor appreciation luncheon, where we showcase what our clubs have been able to accomplish throughout the year thanks to the generosity of our community partners. 

On Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm we are looking for volunteers to assist with the event teardown and clean up.

Once this event ends we have a very short turnaround to have the space cleared so that the youth are able to come back to the Club after school and have their gym ready to go for that days play!

Teardown volunteers will work with our staff to collect trash, box up food, teardown tables/chairs, and anything else we need to have the Club ready to go!

All volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, business casual attire.

The look of the Club impacts our youth each and every day they enter the Club!  Help us keep the experience and environment excellent!

We will be cleaning up all of the debris and trash from around the Club from winter and have everything fresh and ready to go for the nice weather ahead. 

Volunteers will assist with things like mulching, trimming, weeding, and making the garden beds beautiful and ready to grow!  We will also clean up any trash, leaves, or other debris that has collected over the cold months.

We want our members to take pride in their clubs. We want them to see the building and be excited to be there and take part.

Dress for the weather!  Work/Garden Gloves are a plus!

The Club will provide the bags and tools to assist with clean up.

Many hands make lite work!  With a great group of volunteers this could take an hour or less.

Garden Club engages youth with gardening!

Gardening provides children with numerous benefits, including increased physical activity, improved nutrition, and enhanced mental well-being. It also fosters crucial life skills like patience, responsibility, and problem-solving, while boosting academic performance in science, math, and critical thinking. Additionally, gardening connects children with nature and increases their awareness of environmental concepts.

From tower gardens to the outdoor gardens kids at the Clubs learn how to care for plants and gardens all the way through harvesting and using the harvests!

We are looking for volunteers who would like to join in the Garden Club session(s) with our members.  Knowing about gardening is a plus but not required.

Volunteers can serve in the Club once as a guest. To volunteer in any capacity in the Club more than once volunteers must complete the volunteer onboarding process and have an active Club Volunteer Membership.

Share your smile and hospitality with Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's guests experiencing hunger and homelessness on Christmas Day celebration.  Our free community meal will take place on Christmas Day between 2 and 4 pm at our Emergency Shelter Services facility (201 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404).

Bring your family and/or friends to serve one or both of our afternoon shifts: 2-3 pm; 3-4 pm.

In addition to time, Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's team would gladly welcome any prepared homemade sides and desserts as we're anticipating providing at least 200 meals.  Any food (or paper product) donations can be delivered to 201 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404 up to 2 pm on 12/25.

As renovations take place at Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Westplex Avenue campus, our team will be preparing all of our meals at OneWorld's Kitchen Share on the northside of Bloomington.  This particular opportunity is unique in terms of timing, location, and its temporary nature.

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Thank you so much for serving alongside us during a very exciting time in the history of Wheeler Mission--Bloomington!

Considering Wheeler Mission--Bloomington serves three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and our team is temporarily preparing food at OneWorld's Kitchen Share, we are looking to fill an ongoing need for transporting food from our meal prep site to our Westplex Avenue campus before and after lunch and dinner.

If you drive a reliable vehicle and can spare a half hour, Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Food Runner volunteer opportunity is a nice way to break up your day and to serve your community; specifically, those who are experiencing homelessness and hunger.

You'll pick up food at OneWorld's Kitchen Share, located at 2361 W. Rappel Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404, and then transport it to Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Westplex Avenue campus, located at 201 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404.  This particular description applies to our 11-11:30 am shift.

Once lunch or dinner concludes, we do need volunteers to fill a Food Runner shift transporting any leftovers/used utensils from Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Westplex Avenue campus (215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404) back to OneWorld's Kitchen Share (2361 W. Rappel Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404) between 1-1:30 pm.

Donations to New Hope For Families will directly benefit families in our community navigating the crisis of homelessness. Our staff members work with families to make sure they have necessary essentials, food, and the support they need to move from homelessness to stable housing.

Donation deliveries are accepted most weekdays 9am–4pm. Please call our office at (812) 334-9840 in advance to arrange delivery.

Bath towels

Sheets and Blankets (twin and queen size)

Bed Pillows

Body wash

Shampoo and Conditioner (including natural hair care products)

Deodorant

Diapers (sizes 3–8) and Pull-ups (any size)

Baby wipes (unscented)

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Disinfecting wipes

Baking dishes and sheet pans

Pots and pans (with lids)

Plastic plates, cups, and utensils

Double stroller

Toddlers safety walking rope

Baby carriers (2)

Trash bags (heavy duty 30-gallon or 13-gallon tall kitchen size)

Cleaning supplies (toilet, bathroom, kitchen, glass/window, dish soap, etc.)

Laundry detergent pods (“free & clear” for sensitive skin)

Over-the-counter medicines (children and adult)

Baby care (rash cream, lotion, shampoo, body wash)

Kroger gift cards

Please call our office at (812) 334-9840 in advance to arrange delivery.

For questions or special arrangements, email thom@newhope4families.org

Please call our office at (812) 334-9840 in advance to arrange delivery.

For questions or special arrangements, email thom@newhope4families.org

We are a new non-profit in town offering EAS (Equine Assisted Services), and we need your help getting our programs rolling! We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and believe everyone deserves equal access to the resources each person or animal needs to thrive.  We aim to create a transformative haven where all sentient beings have a safe space to  heal from the sufferings of the world. In addition to our EAS programming, we are developing a program to grow food and feed people in need. Although we will take in-kind donations, our greatest need at this time is to meet our fundraising goal of $35,000 by March 1, 2026, so we can meet the needs of as many families as possible. Please use this link to reach our donation page https://www.crestedhill.com/donate-2 or mail donations to 2025 N. Russell Road, Bloomington, IN, 47408. We accept drop-offs at this same location, but please call ahead at (812)272-5912 to make arrangements.

Here is a link to our Amazon Wish List https://a.co/byUDNbe

Adventure Club will focus on personal growth through outdoors education and survival skills.

Adventure Club trips will include hiking, rock climbing, a canoeing day on Sugar Creek at Turkey Run State Park, an overnight camping trip at Lake Lemon, a Backcountry Cooking competition, and other outdoor games, projects and workshops.

Participants will be eligible to apply for a trip to the boundary water in Minnesota at the end of the summer with BGC staff and donors.

The trip will be a week of camping, boating and fishing in the wilderness. This program will not start until after Spring Break.

Chess Club
Chess Club is the perfect place for kids who love strategy, creativity, and friendly competition. Together, members will build their skills, learn new techniques, and challenge one another through guided play. Chess offers young people meaningful cognitive, social, and emotional benefits—boosting problem-solving, concentration, memory, strategic thinking, patience, and sportsmanship while also reducing screen time and supporting academic growth, especially in math.

A volunteer who would like to be a community partner and help take ownership of this program would be fantastic! We are also open to volunteers who simply want to help out.

Volunteers should have at least a basic understanding of chess to help teach and play games with members.

Ideally, volunteers can commit to an hour a week for the 10-week program.

This program takes place on Wednesdays from 5:15–6:00 PM, and we are looking for two volunteers each week.

Signing up for this opportunity will connect you with our Club staff to learn more and see if this is the right fit for you!

SMART Girls helps girls develop toward healthy attitudes.

SMART Girls is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls. Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values as they build skills.

This program runs on Tuesday & Thursday from 5:15-6:00 PM at the Lincoln Street Club.

Female volunteers can join in the conversation, share their story, and be a mentor and inspiration for girls in the Club.

Volunteers can serve in the Club once as a guest. To volunteer in any capacity in the Club more than once volunteers must complete the volunteer onboarding process and have an active Club Volunteer Membership.

We are looking for a volunteer to help Club kids explore the fun and creativity of cooking through our Cooking Club! This opportunity is approximately an hour and a half per week for ten weeks, taking place on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:45PM starting the week of February 9th through April 16th (we will not be having sessions  during the week of spring break) at the Lincoln Street Club.

We're seeking volunteers with either experience or a basic knowledge of cooking. If you're not a professional chef but love to cook and want to share that joy with kids, we’d love for you to apply!

Safe Space will focus on fun and engaging Social-Emotional Learning activities and discussions!

We will use bubbles to discuss breathing techniques, read picture books, and do crafts together.

For any member that wants a calm space while they're at the Club, Safe Space is for them!

Volunteers for this program will assist the staff with the members and activities.

If you sign up for a single shift you can come as a guest. To sign up for more than one shift you will need to complete our volunteer onboarding process.

This program runs on Thursdays from 5:15-6:00 PM

The First Tee program introduces youth to the game of golf while helping them develop important life skills.

Participants learn not only the fundamentals of golf, but also the core values the sport embodies; integrity, respect, perseverance, and more. Through hands-on practice and supportive coaching, members build confidence on and off the course.

A volunteer who would like to be a community partner and take ownership of this program would be fantastic! We also welcome volunteers who simply want to help out.

This program takes place on Wednesdays from 5:15–6:45 PM.

Signing up for this opportunity will connect you with our Club staff to learn more and see if this is the right fit for you!

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Club allows youth to learn through play.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is the world's premier tabletop role-playing game (RPG) where players create characters, embark on imaginary adventures (dungeons, monsters, treasure), guided by a Dungeon Master (DM), using storytelling, dice, and rulebooks to collaboratively build epic fantasy tales, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and social bonding, with recent editions (like 5th Edition) making it more accessible and popular than ever.

Playing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) offers kids significant benefits, boosting social-emotional skills like empathy, teamwork, and communication, alongside cognitive growth in critical thinking, math, and problem-solving, all within a creative, collaborative narrative that enhances literacy and even mental well-being by building confidence and reducing anxiety. It's a fun, engaging tool for learning, character development, and exploring complex themes safely.

We are looking for volunteers to come teach D&D and play the game with the members.

Tuesdays from 5:15-6:45 PM running from February - April for the Spring Semester.  The program will not run on during Spring Break.

Bloomington Skateboarders!  We need you!

In the Club Riders Program, program members in the Club learn all about bike riding and the basics of safety, etiquette, and skills needed to ride your bike!

Volunteers support the staff leading the program. Volunteers can contribute knowledge and help members who need a little extra support or a helping hand.

A great volunteer will have basic biking experience. This is a biking basics program. You do not have to know any special bicycle education at all.

Many youth have an interest in biking, but do not have anywhere to learn with help. Often youth try it once without help, fall, then believe they are not capable. This program provides them the step by step instruction that enables them to be successful in learning and falling in love with biking! Bicycling helps teach youth determination, focus, confidence and that falling is not failing and how to get back up and try again.

Bikes and helmets are provided!

We are looking for volunteers for our 3rd, 4th, 5th, and teen club rider groups at the Lincoln Street Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:45 PM. 

If you are interested in volunteering on Tuesdays with the Teen group, please contact Remi Wigginton (cwigginton@bgcbloomington.org)

If you are interested in volunteering on Thursdays with the 3rd through 5th grade group, please contact Andi Alvarez (aalvarez@bgcbloomington.org)

Photography Club

Photography helps to capture life's moments, celebrate experiences and tell a story.  Understanding how to take a great photo is a wonderful life skill.  In Photography Club members will learn the basics of photography and the camera itself. They will build their skills and present a final photography project to share with the whole club.

A volunteer who would like to be a community partner to help take ownership of this program would be fantastic!  We are also open to volunteers who just want to help out.

Ideally volunteers can commit to an hour a week for the 10 weeks of programming.

This program takes place on Mondays from 5:15-6:00 PM. 

Signing up for this opportunity will get you in touch with our Club staff to learn more and see if this is the right fit for you!

Dance Club at the Lincoln Street Boys & Girls Club teaches members the basics of dance and movement. Members will learn different styles of dance including contemporary & hip hop, culminating in a performance in-Club at the end of the session. 

Looking for a volunteer that would like to take the lead and help to run this program. There is an existing curriculum, but I would love it if someone takes ownership with their own plans/curriculum to run for our members!

There will be 2 Sessions on Wednesdays running from February 9th through April 6th. from 5:15-6:00 PM and from 6:00-6:45 PM.

The program will not run on February 16th or March 16th due to closed dates or spring break.

In order to serve additional schools in our communities including Covenant Christian, Harmony, St. Charles, and Seven Oaks it requires the Clubs to provide transportation from school to the Club after school each weekday.  When Club staff are driving it means that they are away from caring for the youth that are in the Club.

We need drivers who are at least 22 years of age with a clean driving record who would like to assist with transportation from these schools to the Club. The Club vehicles are minibuses and do not require a CDL license. 

If you could drive a couple of days or all 5 days each week we need you!  This helps us continue to serve all of the youth of the community.

Signing up for this opportunity will let us know of your interest and we will be in touch to discuss further with you about helping to serve either at our Ellettsville or Lincoln Street Club.

A Motor Vehicle Report and background check will be processed to volunteer as a driver.

Photography Club

Photography helps to capture life's moments, celebrate experiences and tell a story.  Understanding how to take a great photo is a wonderful life skill.  In Photography Club members will learn the basics of photography and the camera itself. They will build their skills and present a final photography project to share with the whole club.

A volunteer who would like to be a community partner to help take ownership of this program would be fantastic!  We are also open to volunteers who just want to help out.

Ideally volunteers can commit to an hour a week for the 10 weeks of programming.

This program takes place on Fridays from 4:15-5:15 PM from February 9th through April 6th.  The program will not run on March 20th or March 27th due to Spring Break.

Signing up for this opportunity will get you in touch with our Club staff to learn more and see if this is the right fit for you!

Dance Club at the Ellettsville Boys & Girls Club teaches members the basics of dance and movement. Members will learn different styles of dance including contemporary & hip hop, culminating in a performance in-Club at the end of the session. 

Looking for a volunteer that would like to take the lead and help to run this program. There is an existing curriculum, but I would love it if someone takes ownership with their own plans/curriculum to run for our members!

There will be 2 Sessions on Tuesdays running from February 9th through April 6th.

The program will not run on February 16th or March 16th due to closed dates or spring break.

Reading Buddies at the Clubs serve such a key role.  

They provide educational support for youth to improve their reading and reading comprehension.  They provide a quieter program option for those youth who need a calmer experience.  They provide quality time with amazing adult mentors who care about them and their success.Spring

Reading Buddies at the Ellettsville Club can sign up for either Tuesdays, Thursdays, or both days each week for 10 weeks from 3:10-4:10 PM.

Reading Buddies starts February 2026 and runs through April.

The Club has a library of books for you to read with the youth of all ages.  You can always bring a book or donate books as well.

Sometimes volunteers read the books to the members.  Other times the member reads the book and the volunteer can support with more challenging words or celebrate the members growth in ability of reading.If you are interested in becoming a Reading Buddy sign up and we will reach out to get you scheduled and ready to serve.

Crochet/Knitting Club

Help youth create!  Knitting and crocheting offer a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional benefits, primarily due to their repetitive, rhythmic motions and the satisfaction of creating tangible items.

Members will learn the basics of knitting, crochet, as well as finger crochet. 

We are looking for someone with crochet and knitting knowledge to come once a week and teach members how to knit/crochet!

This program will take place on Thursdays.  There are two back to back sessions for two different age groups from 4:15-5:15 and 5:15-6:15 PM.  We would love a volunteer that can do both sessions but we are open to a volunteer that can only do one of the sessions as well.  

The program runs from February 9th through April 6th.  The program will not run on March 19th due to Spring Break.

Ideally we have someone who can commit to the majority of the weeks of this program.  Signing up for this event will simply connect you to the Club lead to learn more and help determine if this opportunity is a great fit for you.  If so, we will help you take the next steps to get started.

Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. 

Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week.  A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning!

One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor!

Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:20 pm.  Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all.  We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members.

We will be reading with kids until 5:25 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day.

Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join!

We would love to welcome you to this great event! 

Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. 

Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week.  A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning!

One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor!

Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:50 pm.  Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all.  We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members.

We will be reading with kids until 5:55 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day.

Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join!

We would love to welcome you to this great event! 

An experienced volunteer is needed to help build new wooden garden gates, attach latches and hinges and set new wood fence posts. We provide all materials needed; however, you may want to bring your own tools. The gardens are used by our youth gardeners.

Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. 

Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week.  A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning!

One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor!

Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:50 pm.  Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all.  We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members.

We will be reading with kids until 5:55 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day.

Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join!

We would love to welcome you to this great event! 

Bloomington Skateboarders!  We need you!

In the Club Skateboard Program, program members in the Club learn all about skateboarding and the basics of safety, equipment, and skills needed to skateboard!

Volunteers support the staff leading the program. Volunteers can contribute knowledge and help members who need a little extra support or a helping hand.

A great volunteer will have basic skateboard or longboard experience. This is a skateboard basics program. You do not have to know any special tricks at all.

Skill taught in this program are; Stance, Pushing, Stopping, Carving, Turning, Falling, Drop Down, etc. If you can ride a board on flat ground you have all the skill you need to be an expert in this program! The love of helping others learn to skate is the key to a great experience.

Many youth have an interest in skateboarding but do not have anywhere to learn with help. Often youth try it once without help, fall, then believe they are not capable. This program provides them the step by step instruction that enables them to be successful in learning and falling in love with skating! Skateboarding helps teach youth determination, focus, confidence and that falling is not failing and how to get back up and try again.

You do not need to bring anything. Since this takes place in our gym we only use our gym safe skateboards. We have all the helmets, pads, skateboards, and skate tools the members will use in the program.

You can sign up to come weekly for the program or can choose to come as a guest for a single session first to see what it is all about prior to committing to the full semester. If you come more than once you will go through out volunteer onboarding that includes and application, background check, reference check and online 45 minute safety training.

This program will run for 10 weeks in January - April

We are looking for volunteers for Ferguson Crestmont Club (1111 W 12th St) and Lincoln Street (311 S Lincoln St)

Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. 

Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week.  A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning!

One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor!

Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:50 pm.  Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all.  We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members.

We will be reading with kids until 5:55 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day.

Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join!

We would love to welcome you to this great event! 

Join us to help clean up Camp Rock and get it ready for the kids this Summer.

Camp Rock is located on beautiful Lake Lemon.  Fall and Winter can make a natural mess at Camp Rock and we want it in the best shape when we reopen for the youth!

This opportunity largely focuses on cleaning up key areas of the Camp Rock property.  There will be some other projects as well around the building inside and out.   If you have special construction or landscape skills let us know when you sign up.

If you have a leaf blower we would love you to bring it! We have rakes! Work Gloves and Water Bottles are good to bring.

Any questions don't hesitate to ask. This is outdoors so if we see inclement weather in the forecast that day we will send communications out in advance to keep you in the know!

See you at Camp for this wonderful outdoor opportunity!

Women of Owen County!

Are you a successful woman working in leadership or male-dominated field? This is an opportunity for career women to come talk to our members about what your success journey looks like. Our club strives to help every member learn to be a successful adult, this is an opportunity to encourage and embolden girls specifically. If you want to come inspire girls to pursue their dreams, please sign up to give a Career Presentation! One hour of your time could inspire our members for a lifetime.

If you have any questions please reach out to jpatterson@bgcbloomington.org or cpayne@bgcbloomington.org. We want to work with you to make this happen!

We are actively recruiting volunteers for the Spring Semester across multiple Club locations!

We do have a waitlist of students so the need is so important right now!

This is one of our largest needs and the greatest impact on the youth!

You can make a difference for a child in our community by becoming a Club tutor! Help a child learn and close gaps in Math or Language Arts during the after school hours at our Bloomington, Ellettsville, or Spencer locations. Training and task support provided, background check and an interview required. This is a semester long volunteer opportunity. Training is ongoing, tutoring runs through early December.  Every new volunteer starts off with a quick 15 minute phone call where I can explain the program to you, ask a few questions, and give you the opportunity to ask yours before you commit to the tutoring program. Please include your phone number in your response.

Applicants should be able to:
Plan tutoring sessions that are engaging to students
Use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning methods
Tutor in math and/or reading across multiple grade levels
Keep detailed records, monitor student progress, and provide feedback
Write semester progress reports
Manage children K-12 in focused activities in a small group setting
Communicate with other students, parents, other tutors, and staff effectively
Complete training modules successfully

Even if you do not have experience tutoring, that is OK!  We have a great team that can train you and support you through your volunteer service!

We need tutors in Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Spencer!

For questions or additional information contact kbateman@bgcbloomington.org

The First Step to be Onboarded with the Club is the Volunteer Application

We need to know who you are and get you added to our MyClubHub system!

Complete the Volunteer Application through MyClubHub here.  

Circle Mentoring is a unique style of Mentoring is especially appropriate for developing adolescents. A group of mentors provide a broad example of healthy human interaction that allows youth to develop inner resources based on a menu or palette of positive human behaviors. The group’s primary purpose is to create a safe space to develop the competency and character needed to explore and achieve important life goals. Circle mentoring is support. It is not treatment, advice giving, or “fixing.”

Volunteers are paired with a Lead Mentor, and will help to facilitate the circle. They will listen to the teens and affirm the gifts they see. They will give 2 hours a week to attending the circle at a school per week.

This opportunity takes place during the school day in our local High Schools.

A successful person is someone who cares about youth, wants to support youth through listening to them and affirming their abilities.

By showing up as a Circle Mentor, they are empowering youth to reach their full potential!

There are semi regular circle mentor meetings where we learn from each other about what is working/not working, and check-in. Training is required. You will not be in charge of youth or left alone with them.

This opportunity takes place during the school day in our local high schools.  Check with Monique about the specific schedule if you are interested.

If you are interested please contact Monique at mphilpot@bgcbloomington.org

You will have a discussion with our Circle Mentor Lead to determine the fit of this opportunity and if it is a match you will then be provided with the steps to get started.

Volunteer to usher and see the show for free!

This show will take place at the Waldron Auditorium, located at 122 S Walnut Street.

This commitment requires you to be timely, well-dressed, and courteous to our patrons. Ushers are required to arrive one hour prior to the start of a performance, wearing black bottoms and a white top.

Duties will include – but are not limited to – directing patrons to their assigned seats, handing out programs, scanning tickets, assisting with accessible seating, and generally welcoming patrons and helping them enjoy their time with us. Ushers are encouraged to attend the show they are working at no cost, and may be asked to assist the box office attendant with post-show collection of donations and/or clean-up. Volunteers are welcome to purchase snacks or non-alcoholic drinks for the show, but are required to remain alert and on duty for the performance.

*Please note that the shift time is the start of the volunteer time, not the start of the show.

Contact our Audience Services Manager, Jordan Stephens (jordan@seeconstellation.org), with any questions!

We're looking for volunteers to help staff our free bike shop, located on the B-Line in downtown Bloomington. No prior bike mechanic experience is required. We'd love to teach you new skills, like how to fix a flat or adjust brakes. If fixing bikes isn't your thing, we're always in need of people to help get the shop organized. Come by and meet us soon!

https://btownbikeproject.org

We're looking for volunteers to help staff our free bike shop, located on the B-Line in downtown Bloomington. No prior bike mechanic experience is required. We'd love to teach you new skills, like how to fix a flat or adjust brakes. If fixing bikes isn't your thing, we're always in need of people to help get the shop organized. Come by and meet us soon!

https://btownbikeproject.org/

Volunteers will help assemble mini seed starting kits for local schools. Activities include sorting seeds into small envelopes, sealing and labeling; making drainage holes in plastic trays, connecting plastic trays together to form clamshells, bagging soil. All activities will take place either indoors or in the greenhouse. 

Become a Caring Companion with Area 10 Agency on Aging and help older adults and individuals with disabilities remain independent, safe, and socially connected. 

As a volunteer, you’ll be matched with someone based on the types of support you’re comfortable providing. You can choose from a variety of helpful tasks, including: 

This is a great opportunity for students to build social service skills, families to volunteer together, or anyone who wants to brighten someone’s day.  Area 10 serves all of Monroe and Owen counties, and volunteers can choose where to help based on what’s convenient to where they live, work, or spend time. 

Commitment:  Just one hour per week, with a minimum commitment of six months (or one semester for students). 

Families welcome! Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Requirements:  Volunteers must attend an orientation, complete an application, and agree to a limited criminal history check. 

Interested? 

Contact: Amy Wardlow at Area 10 Agency on Aging 

812-935-2523 | awardlow@area10agency.org 

Or apply online: area10agency.org/volunteer-application

WHY DONATE? Help us continue to fight hunger.

WHO WILL BENEFIT? The people who benefit from Pantry 279 are of all ages and backgrounds.  We provide food and toiletries.

DONATION INFORMATION: Donations can be made on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11am-6pm and Saturday from 11am-3pm. at 3609 St Rd. 46, Bloomington (in Smith Pike Plaza between Urban Air and El Ranchero). Donation boxes are also located around the back if donations are made during off hours

CONTACT: Cindy Chavez, (812) 606-1524, pantry279@yahoo.com

AMAZON WISH LIST LINK

OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:

     Paypal  pantry279@yahoo.com

     Venmo   @pantry279

     Mail direct P.O. Box 312, Ellettsville, IN 47429

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL NEEDS

Help My Flying University tell the stories that are being banned, buried, forgotten, and distorted.

My Flying University (MFU) is a Bloomington-based nonprofit dedicated to helping learners make sense of the world through critical thinking, media literacy, and historical awareness. We believe that when knowledge is under attack, learning itself becomes an act of resistance.

We’re looking for writers, journalists, storytellers, subject matter experts, and people with relevant lived experiences to contribute articles for any of our four core projects:

Read Between the Headlines, where we look past the surface and into the forces currently shaping our society

Explore Silenced Stories: where we uncover the people and movements that history pushed to the margins

The War on Education, where we connect the pressure on schools to the larger struggle for democracy

Connect With Your Community, where we gather the stories, events, and resources that shape life in Bloomington and throughout Indiana

Write in any style: articles, academic papers, personal essays, opinion pieces, interviews, or collaborative deep dives. Add videos, podcasts, research, or interactive media if you like. Our team can help you with anything you don't already know how to do.

You can sign up here, or, if you prefer to stay off the radar, you can complete a volunteer application on our website, www.myflyinguniversity.org. Please email info@myflyinguniversity.org if you have any questions or need any assistance.

DONATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: 827 W. 14th Court, Bloomington IN 47404; Pathways is accepting food, cleaning, and hygiene items! We will have staff members on-site Monday- Friday from 9:30 am-4:30 pm to assist in collecting donations.
When you arrive, please ring the door bell! 

CONTACT: Jacky Perez, (812) 339-3429 ext 24, jperez@btownpathways.org

We are grateful for your continued support!!

AMAZON WISH LIST LINK

OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:

Food: 

·        Canned or dry refried, Kidney, black, baked beans, and Chili beans

·        Jelly 

·        Ramen noodles

·        Broth chicken or beef

·        Sugar 

·        baking essentials

·        Popcorn

·        Instant coffee & tea

·        Canned potatoes, carrots, and mixed veggies

·        Peaches, pineapple, fruit cups, pure pumpkin, and apple sauce

·        Easy on-the-go snacks, pudding, chips, etc.

·        Easy mac/regular mac n cheese

·        Hamburger helper, Knorr, and mashed potatoes

·        Oatmeal packs

·        Pancake mix

·        Sweet cereal

·        Chips

·        Chocolate chips

·        Sloppy joe

·        Juice 

·        Jiffy mix

For food, I wanted to see if we could look for gluten-free and non-dairy options.  It would help us be more mindful of folks' dietary needs and give them some variety. 

C+H:

·        Kids toothbrush

·        Bodywash 

·        Hand soap

·        Paper towels

·        Disinfecting wipes

·        Laundry detergent (sheets or liquid)

·        Kids toothpaste

·        Kids 3 in 1 shampoo & bodywash

·        Toilet cleaner

·        Laundry detergent

·        Sponge 

·        Adult/baby lotion

Pull ups 

Calling all Fixer-Uppers!

The Shalom Community Center is known for its love and support for Bloomington’s homeless community. But our building needs some love itself! If you are handy and enjoy house projects, you are the perfect volunteer to help keep our beloved shelter in good condition. 

These volunteers are a HUGE help to the Shalom Center, as even projects as simple as repairing a hole in the wall help keep our building safe and comfortable for our people. We are looking for someone who can communicate with our program director 1-2 times a month and keep in touch as repairs are needed.

So if you are interested in maintaining the beauty of our center, please apply using the link or the QR below!

https://beaconinc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=69936

Come and see the direct difference you can make when you volunteer with Beacon, Inc. Together, we can all be a Beacon of light!

Get your Double Dutch Jump Rope on by teaching young people to Jump, Read, Sing, Selfesteem.

WHY DONATE? When Goat Conspiracy "transfarmed" from a for-profit dairy to a nonprofit sanctuary, we had to find new, diverse sources of revenue. We offer tours, goat yoga, and private and public events, but as a young organization, we definitely rely on donors to help provide the best lives for our residents. 119 goats need literal tons of hay and regular health checks and veterinary care. Donors ensure that they can live their best lives.

WHO WILL BENEFIT? Most of our time and resources go toward taking care of our animals!

DONATION DELIVERY: 6030 E Kent Road, Bloomington, IN 47401

CONTACT: Amy Osajima, amy@thegoatconspiracy.org, 812-727-4220
If you would like to make a donation, just call or email!

The Goat Conspiracy began as a small local sustainably-oriented farm and creamery. After almost a decade of working the farm, we began to understand gaps that could not be closed with respect to sustainability and animal welfare. In the winter of 2024, we began our "transfarmation" into a sanctuary/retirement home for our goats and chickens.

We would love for you to visit the Goat Conspiracy and learn more about our story, how we saw ourselves as an alternative to factory farms, but ended up realizing the impact of dairy among other forms of animal agriculture are neither sustainable nor truly in line with animal welfare. We offer farm visits/tours, yoga classes, birthday parties and hold a variety of events on the farm (follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of our home page).

THE BIG STUFF

GENERAL SANCTUARY NEEDS

Livestock Scratching Brush Goat Scratcher Full Massage Grooming Brush

 Manna Pro Pine Shavings for Chicken Bedding

Little Giant® Muck Cart

Little Giant® Plastic Muck Tub

True Temper R6STFFEC 6 Cu. Ft Steel Tray Wheelbarrow

You can see our current Amazon wish list here.

We can also use:

YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!!

The Shalom Center day shelter provides free meals to people experiencing poverty in Bloomington. We provide breakfast for around 60 people every morning and lunch for around 120 every afternoon. This vital and life saving service is offered every day the Shalom Center is open, Monday through Friday. 

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

We have openings for those that are interested in being front and center, as well as those who would prefer to work behind the scenes! 

Our 7:30am-9:30am volunteers help with setting up breakfast, prepping for lunch, and cleaning up breakfast service. This position is a nice mix of guest interaction and quieter prep time.

Our 9:30am-11:30am volunteers help with prepping for lunch. This position is ideal for the person who wants to help but would like to do so when it's a bit quieter.

Our 11:45am-2pm volunteers are front and center! They help with serving meals directly to our guests, as well as cleaning up after lunch service. If you want the chance to interact with our guests, this shift is for you.

Do you want to help out, but really only have time around the holidays, or when IU students are gone on breaks? We need you! We are looking for volunteers to do regular, weekly shifts as well as filling in during the summer and holidays. 

Minimum age for these shifts is 14, or 10-13 with a parent/guardian present.

To apply for this opportunity, please visit the link below and fill out the application. The volunteer coordinator will then reach out to you to schedule an orientation!

https://beaconinc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=69936

JOIN OUR TEAM AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON CAN MAKE!

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Are you looking to make a direct impact on the lives of the most vulnerable in your community?

Would you like the satisfaction of leaving a 2 hour shift seeing the difference you made in someone's life?
Are you interested in learning more about people so often ignored in our society?

YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!

The Hospitality Desk is the hub of The Shalom Center day shelter. We are looking for volunteers to work the front desk any day Monday through Friday distributing guests' mail and messages, answering the telephone and taking messages, assisting with distributing toiletries and life essentials, and registering guests to take showers, do laundry, or to see a crisis caseworker. It is one of our most essential services. 

To apply for this opportunity, please visit the link below or scan the QR code and fill out the application. The volunteer coordinator will then reach out to you to schedule an orientation!

https://beaconinc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=69936

The Hospitality Desk is open during Shalom Center's operating hours, 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. Volunteer shifts are 2 hours long (8-10am, 10am-12pm, 12-2pm, and 2-4pm). Any questions? Let us know! For the fastest response, email Tory, Volunteer Coordinator, at tory@beaconinc.org 

JOIN OUR TEAM AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON CAN MAKE!

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Do you have some free time between now and January?

Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Do you want to help, but can't make a long-term commitment?

WE NEED YOU!

The Shalom Center day shelter provides free meals to people experiencing poverty in Bloomington. We provide breakfast for around 60 people every morning and lunch for around 120 every afternoon. This vital and life saving service is offered every day the Shalom Center is open, Monday through Friday.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Our 7:30am to 9:30am volunteers help with setting up breakfast, prep for lunch, and cleaning up breakfast service. This position is a nice mix of guest interaction and quieter prep time.

Our 9:30am-11:30am volunteers help with prepping for lunch. This position is ideal for the person who wants to help but would like to do so when it's a bit quieter.

Our 11:45am-2pm volunteers are front and center! They help with serving meals directly to our guests, as well as clean up after lunch service. If you want the chance to interact with our guests, this shift is for you.

You don't have to have any kitchen experience to join our team! 

To apply for this opportunity, please visit the link below and fill out the application. The volunteer coordinator will then reach out to you to schedule an orientation!

https://beaconinc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=69936

JOIN OUR TEAM AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON CAN MAKE!

YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!

Friend's Place is Beacon, Inc.'s overnight shelter. We are open 7 days a week and we need YOU!

Volunteers at Friend's Place work a shift of 5pm-7pm and assist staff with checking people in for the night, handing out toiletries and various OTC medicines, light cleaning, and other tasks needed to ensure a smooth check in. 

We are looking for someone to work one day a week, but we also need people who are only available during holidays and IU breaks to help cover shifts!

The volunteers are one of the first people our guests see when they enter their safe space, and the feeling our volunteers get after helping someone get settled in for the evening, knowing they are finally safe and warm, is priceless. 

If you are looking for a two-hour weekly commitment that will directly impact someone's life for the better, this is the place!

To apply for this opportunity, please visit the link below or scan the QR code and fill out the application. The volunteer coordinator will then reach out to you to schedule an orientation!

https://beaconinc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=69936

JOIN OUR TEAM AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON CAN MAKE!

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WHY DONATE? Support our most vulnerable community members experiencing homelessness and poverty.

WHO WILL BENEFIT? The visitors who use our shelter for essential life services.

DONATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: 620 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47403

CONTACT: Tory Crowe, tory@beaconinc.org 

Amazon Wish List

OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:

Deodorant (travel size ideal)

Razors and Shaving Cream

Laundry Detergent (liquid or in pod form) 

Winter Hats, Gloves, Coats, & Jackets

Sweatshirts & Sweaters, both men and women, all adult sizes

Sweatpants, Jeans & Belts, both men and women, all adult sizes

Rain Ponchos & Umbrellas

Thermal Underwear

Sneakers & Boots, both men and women, all adult sizes

Backpacks, Carry Bags & Rolling Suitcases

Sleeping Bags, Tents & Tarps

Paper Towels

Blankets

Over the Counter Medications (pain relief, cold & flu, allergy, heartburn)

Ground Coffee 

Canned Food – Institutional Size

Postage Stamps

First Aid Supplies (triple antibiotic, bandages, gauze wraps, etc)

Shampoo and Conditioner (regular and travel sized)

Cough Drops

Washcloths and Towels

Sunscreen

For questions, please reach out to Tory Crowe at tory@beaconinc.org or 812-334-5734 x 113

Volunteer to usher and see the show for free!

This show will take place at the Waldron Auditorium, located at 122 S Walnut Street.

This commitment requires you to be timely, well-dressed, and courteous to our patrons. Ushers are required to arrive one hour prior to the start of a performance, wearing black bottoms and a white top.

Duties will include – but are not limited to – directing patrons to their assigned seats, handing out programs, scanning tickets, assisting with accessible seating, and generally welcoming patrons and helping them enjoy their time with us. Ushers are encouraged to attend the show they are working at no cost, and may be asked to assist the box office attendant with post-show collection of donations and/or clean-up. Volunteers are welcome to purchase snacks or non-alcoholic drinks for the show, but are required to remain alert and on duty for the performance.

*Please note that the shift time is the start of the volunteer time, not the start of the show.

Contact our Audience Services Manager, Jordan Stephens (jordan@seeconstellation.org), with any questions! 

Volunteer to be a Snow Buddy!

The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is looking for volunteers to help with snow removal for those with disabilities and the elderly. Volunteers will be assigned to a Bloomington neighbor needing help for the 2025-2026 winter season and will commit to shoveling a path to their entryway each time it snows.

Thank you for your interest in signing up to be a Snow Buddy this winter! The program is open to assist Bloomington residents with disabilities or who are elderly and who need help keeping a path to their entryway free of snow during the winter months.

You will be assigned to a resident in Bloomington or Monroe County. We aim to connect you with a neighbor near to you geographically, unless you are willing to travel farther.

Depending on need, you may not be assigned to help someone immediately.

The Snow Buddies program covers the removal of snow from the pathway, including steps, between the residence’s door and the sidewalk, as well as the public sidewalk along the property. Buddies are not expected to clear snow from driveways, cars, or other areas.

If your resident requests assistance with additional paths, garbage cans, vehicles, or driveways, you may provide help at your own discretion, but are not required to.

As this program was created in the spirit of volunteerism, please do not accept tips or payment above the level of an appreciatory hot beverage.

Buddies are expected to clear snow from the resident’s sidewalk and pathway within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall or to alert the program if they are unable to. If you are unable to assist (due to illness or travel, for example), please let us know so that we can coordinate a replacement.

If you have specialized snow-clearing tools, such as a truck with a plow attachment, and wish to be a Superhero Snow Buddy clearing multiple houses or driveways, please let us know!

To apply, fill out the information in this Google form.

Contact ccaassist@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3478 with any questions.

Come and volunteer with us at ReStore! The ReStore has three different positions available each day, which provide a slightly different ReStore experience.  Come and join us!

Cashiers:

- Assist customers in purchasing their items at the register
- Are a friendly face as shoppers enter the store, and answer questions about the merchandise, and pricing.
- Should have a willingness to learn our POS (point-of-sale) system at the register
- Can occasionally help by answering the phone and/or helping to schedule donation pick-ups
- When overstaffed or during a lull in business, help to organize and/or clean the showroom

 Donations Intake Assistants:
- This position is a more physical volunteer role. You will be assisting the warehouse staff with incoming donations and outgoing purchases.
- This position includes processing donations to move them out on the sales floor, and back when purchases are made, as well as loading and unloading from vehicles in the drop-off drive.
- Punctual, reliable, and consistent volunteers may also assist on our truck with donation pickups from local residents and businesses.

Showroom Assistants:
- Will mainly be on the showroom floor, assisting customers as they shop by answering questions about the merchandise, pricing, and the Habitat program.
- Help process housewares and other items by placing and organizing them on the floor.
- Assist in keeping merchandise and the sales floor clean and attractive to customers through sweeping, mopping, cleaning, wiping windows, etc.
- A keen eye for organization is a great addition to this position!

ReStore hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Closed Sunday & Monday

If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service Manager, Garrett Cox, at 812.331.2660 Ext 101 or email gcox@monroecountyhabitat.org. Thank you!

Step Team Instructors

The Bloomington Youth Basketball (BYB) League focuses on basketball fundamentals and the application of learned skills during game participation for players in grades K-6. All leagues are coed through Grade 3; girls play in a girls-only league beginning in Grade 4.

Season includes weekly practices and games on one night a week. Teams practice two nights a week for the first week of the season, then one night a week for the remainder of the season.

Practice times and days are determined by the volunteer coach. Times can vary between 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parent/player requests for placement on specific teams are not accepted. All requests must be submitted by volunteer coaches.

- Season runs January 26 – March 12.
- Practices begin the week of January 19.
- Games begin the week of January 26.
- Games may be played on Saturdays as needed due to potential weather cancellations.

This volunteer opportunity registers you for the mandatory coaches meeting and coach draft that will be held on JANUARY 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center. Upon registering, you will immediately receive a confirmation email with more detailed information. Please review it carefully.

Duties: We are looking for coaches who can commit to once-weekly practices and one game per week or weekend. Time and day of practices are determined by the coach. Volunteer coaches will enjoy making a difference in the lives of kids and can help develop our next big college basketball star.

Timeline: Prospective coaches sign up by January 2. Selected coaches must attend a mandatory Coaches Meeting and Coach Draft on JANUARY 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Program Time: Coaches plan and lead one, one-hour practice per week and one, one-hour game per week.

Age of Volunteers: 18 yrs. and up.

Other: Returning coaches and parents have first priority for placement. Volunteers should commit for the entire season. All coaches are required to undergo a background check; you can save time by downloading/completing the Background Check Authorization form prior to the Coaches Meeting. (Please click HERE to submit the Background Check Authorization Form online).

** IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT:  Before your first shift as a Winter Contingency Monitor, you will be required to complete a scheduled, volunteer onboarding and shelter orientation session with our Wheeler Mission—Bloomington team.  Please review our Winter Contingency Monitor Orientation schedule here to sign up to attend.

Winter Contingency Monitors play a crucial frontline role at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington in ensuring that our neighbors experiencing homelessness have a safe, warm, and welcoming environment during the coldest months of the year. Volunteers assist staff with guest check-in, provide hospitality, support basic shelter operations, and help maintain a calm and respectful environment within our Emergency Shelter Services building.

This is one of the most impactful volunteer opportunities during the winter season — helping save lives when temperatures drop.

Key Responsibilities

WHY DONATE? Help us enable our clients to successfully re-enter into our community

WHO WILL BENEFIT? In the community, New Leaf – New Life operates a Transition Support Center. Many people are released from correctional centers with nothing but the clothes they were wearing when arrested. New Leaf – New Life works together with our legally impacted neighbors to develop and reach their goals and make a successful transition.

DONATION DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: Please call ahead BEFORE delivering donations (812) 355-6842. Office: 1010 S. Walnut St., Ste H Bloomington IN 47404

CONTACT: Our office (812) 355-6842 or info@newleafnewlife.org

SEASONAL REQUESTS:

Opportunity House Thrift Store is supported by donations of goods from the Bloomington community. Money raised from sales goes to support the programs of Btown Pathways, including their income based childcare and self sufficiency program.

It's gets busy in our intake area! We are seeking volunteers to assist our part time staff with receiving donations and organizing them. Good communication and customer service skills are a plus; some heavy lifting required. Shifts are flexible approximately 3 hrs once a week (or more if desired) between 10-3 Monday- Saturday.

Opportunity House is looking for a Social Media Volunteer to produce and post our weekly sales and other articles of interest on Facebook,  Instagram and our New TikTok account.

This is a very flexible position only requiring a visit to the store once a week to take photographs/videos and check in with supervisor.

Experience with social media and photography is important as well as a good eye for detail.

If you love social media or thrifting you’ll enjoy this chance to get more involved.

As temperatures drop, Wheeler Mission–Bloomington extends overnight emergency shelter to ensure that everyone in our community has a safe, warm place to stay. Volunteers serving as Winter Contingency Monitors play a vital role in this life-saving effort—helping provide hospitality, safety, and support to guests during the coldest months of the year.

Join us for a Winter Contingency Monitor Orientation to learn about volunteer responsibilities, shelter procedures, and how your presence can make a meaningful difference this winter. Orientations are held weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:00–6:45 PM at our Opportunity Lane location.

Help us extend warmth and hope this winter—sign up for an orientation session today!

Join our volunteer team and make a real impact this tax season! 

The Free Community Tax Service, led by United Way South Central Indiana, provides free federal and state tax preparation to low- and moderate-income residents across south central Indiana (Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties). Last year, 78 volunteers helped file 851 returns, saving residents over $212,750 in tax preparation fees and bringing back more than $1,047,364 in refunds and credits! 

Volunteer Roles: 

• Greeter: Welcomes clients, assists with the intake process and administrative tasks 

• Bilingual Interpreter: Assists with communication between a tax preparer and client 

• Intake Specialists*: Assists with the drop-off of tax documents and/or the virtual tax process 

• Tax Preparers*: Prepares accurate tax returns 

• Quality Reviewers*: Reviews completed tax returns 

• Assistant Site Coordinator*: Oversees the tax site 
(*IRS certification required — training and certification are completely FREE!)

No prior experience needed! One of the best perks of volunteering is getting certified to file taxes — for free! You’ll gain valuable skills, professional experience, and make a lasting impact on your community.

Time Commitment: 1 shift (3–4 hrs) per week, late January–early April. Flexible scheduling available. 

Recruitment closes: First week of January 2026 

Interest form: https://forms.gle/149SXx1YnT9skJrY6  

My Flying University needs your help to create online lessons that unpack current events and uncover the stories history tried to erase.

My Flying University (MFU) is a Bloomington-based nonprofit dedicated to helping learners make sense of the world through critical thinking, media literacy, and historical awareness. We believe that when knowledge is under attack, learning itself becomes an act of resistance.

We’re looking for educators, instructional designers, subject matter experts, and those with relevant lived experiences to help us build digital lessons in WordPress for three of our core projects:

Read Between the Headlines, where we analyze current events from multiple perspectives to reveal the deeper social, political, and psychological forces shaping our world

Explore Silenced Stories, which spotlights people and movements whose voices and victories were erased or distorted by history

The War on Education, which focuses on the latest attacks, gag orders, and other news about K-12 and higher education

Connect With Your Community, which focuses on the history and current issues of Bloomington, IN, and the state of Indiana as a whole

No prior e-learning experience is required. If you’re comfortable with technology (or willing to learn) we’ll show you how to build engaging lessons using the templates and tools we provide. We’ll help you grow your digital skills while working alongside others who care deeply about education and justice.

This is an ongoing, flexible, remote volunteer opportunity that is suitable for anyone who wants to help make truth, context, and history accessible to all… and for those who carry the spirit of Bloomington’s creative, curious, and activist heart wherever they are.  

You can sign up here, or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can complete a volunteer application on our website, www.myflyinguniversity.org. Please email info@myflyinguniversity.org if you have any questions or need any assistance.

https://bloomington.in.gov/animal-shelter/volunteer

The Area 10 Agency on Aging Mobile Food Pantry uses decorated barrels to collect food donations — and after more than a decade of service, they’re in need of a refresh. Some are painted, others are covered in collage art, and many are showing signs of wear.

Here’s what we need help with:

Please note: Volunteers will need to provide their own arts and crafts materials, such as paint, brushes, adhesives, and collage supplies.

Need help with logistics? We can assist with dropping off and picking up barrels to make it easier for your group to participate. Let us know how many barrels your group would like to work on.

Whether you're a community organization, school club, scout troop, or just a group of friends who love a good DIY challenge, we’d love your help.

Interested?

Please contact Suzanne Donnelly at 812-935-2553 or sdonnelly@area10agency.org, or Amy Wardlow at 812-935-2523 or awardlow@area10agency.org.

The Area 10 Agency on Aging Mobile Food Pantry provides monthly supplemental groceries to homebound, income-eligible individuals, helping them maintain independence through better access to food and nutritional education.

Perry Township Trustee/ Bobby's Pantry is in need of donations including;

Donations can be made Mon.-Fri. from 9am-3pm at 1010 S. Walnut St., Suite A, Bloomington, IN 47401

For more information or assistance contact: Nancy Duncan, Food Pantry Manager/Coordinator at foodpantry@perrytownship.info  or call 812-336-3713.

BSWERS is seeking volunteers to offer overnight hospitality at our emergency winter shelter. We are working to build our volunteer base for the 2025-2026 winter season! B-WERS provides shelter to up to 30 community members on extremely cold or snowy nights at our rotating host sites: First Christian, First United Methodist, and First Presbyterian Churches. We are staffed primarily by volunteers who choose from the following shifts. No long term commitment necessary; volunteers are encouraged to fill in as their schedule allows!

1. Set-up shift (7:15-8:15 PM): This is the only shift where volunteers under age 18 may serve; families are welcome! Volunteers set up the registration desk, dormitory, and beverage station, and ensure cleanliness.

2. Check-in shift (8:15-11:45 PM): Volunteers check in guests, administer security screenings, and demonstrate hospitality as our guests settle in for the night. Great for volunteers who want to engage with and get to know our guests!

3. Overnight 1 shift (11:30 PM-2:45 AM): Volunteers supervise our space. Most guests will be sleeping, so volunteers are welcome to read, study, etc. if environment allows.

4. Overnight 2 shift (2:30-5:45 AM): Volunteers supervise our space and prepare beverages as guests wake up. Most guests will be sleeping, so volunteers are welcome to read, study, etc. if environment allows.

5. Wake-up/Clean-up shift (5:30-8:00 am): Volunteers help wake up guests and ensure they have belongings, coffee, etc. as they transition out of the shelter by 7 AM. Then, clean-up will ensue.

BSWERS volunteers have the opportunity to provide essential, life-saving service while forming community and engaging in meaningful interactions with guests and volunteers alike. Prospective volunteers are encouraged to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form (https://forms.gle/poGpKDc3o8WYKxpx7) or email btownsevereshelter@gmail.com. 

The Hoosier Diaper Program is Desperate for Diapers!  

We need diapers sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (NOT newborn, 1 or 2) and training pant sizes 2T/3T, 3T/4T, 4T/5T, 5T/6T.

We also need wipes.

You can order them for us (we're not picky on brands) on Amazon via our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/c8JApl5

We are also looking for local groups and organizations to run diaper drives for us.  We would prefer if you would do a drive for a specific size (or just wipes!), that helps ensure folks don't donate sizes newborn, 1, or 2, which we are well stocked on for many months. 

We distribute >20,000 diapers per month, so partners interested in doing an annual drive would be amazing.  We're willing to help make your drive a success!

We do get intermittent mass restocks via the Indiana Diaper Bank, but it's not enough to fill local (and growing) need.

Monroe County CASA needs Child Visit Monitors, a position created in 2018 to help observe the situation of children on CASA’s waitlist. A Child Visit Monitor will help to monitor the children through monthly visits until a CASA advocate is available. The Child Visit Monitor will visit a child or sibling group each month in the current placement location and then report back to CASA staff. Child Visit Monitors also help transition a case to a CASA advocate, allowing a smoother transition for the child(ren) involved.

Community members interested in becoming a Child Visit Monitor must be 21 years of age or older, have access to the internet for visit reporting, and be willing to travel outside Monroe County for visits if needed. This volunteer position requires approximately three hours per month of volunteer time and at least one year of service. A CVM does not go to court or participate in other case-related meetings. This is a great volunteer opportunity for someone interested in the CASA program but cannot commit the time to be an advocate.

CASA's waitlist of children in need of an advocate is growing. The Child Visit Monitor position is vital in helping us monitor these cases while waiting for an available advocate.

To apply for the Child Visit Monitor training position, please visit www.monroecountycasa.org/volunteer or call 812-333-2272 for more information. Child Visit Monitor trainings are scheduled on an as-needed basis and last approximately 6 hours, typically spread over two days.

Our next Child Visit Monitor training is scheduled for November 5th and 12th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Please apply on our website by October 15th.

If you enjoy spending time with young children and believe that every child deserves high-quality care in a safe and compassionate environment, we invite you to volunteer in our Early Learning Center classrooms!  At New Hope for families, we provide full-day care (Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM) for infants up through age 5.  We welcome children of all income levels and prioritize enrollment for children impacted by homelessness in a mixed-income cohort.

As an Early Learning Center (ELC) Classroom Volunteer, you can look forward to engaging with children in conversation and play, assisting with art and science projects, keeping the children engaged during times of transition (such as lunch/snack time), and simply being a compassionate and caring friend.  This volunteer role is for those age 18 and up, though teens age 16-17 may volunteer with a parent.  Volunteers should expect to commit to a shift of 2 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months.

If you are interested in becoming an Early Learning Center (ELC) Classroom Volunteer, please complete a volunteer profile on our website (https://www.newhope4families.org/volunteer).  We will then reach out to you to discuss the next steps, which include scheduling a volunteer onboarding session.  Questions may be directed to our Volunteer Specialist, Amber Griffin, via email (amber@newhope4families.org) or phone (812-334-9840 ext 119).

We look forward to you joining the hope movement as a volunteer!

WHY DONATE? Empower young people at all of our locations. 

WHO WILL BENEFIT? Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington has four different units: Lincoln Street, Ferguson Crestmont, Ellettsville and Owen County.  Donations will benefit youth at all locations!

DONATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: 803 N. Monroe St. Bloomington, IN 47402

CONTACT: Rachel Dobias - rdobias@bgcbloomington.org

CLUB PROGRAM WISH LIST: Please Click Here to View*

CLUB PROGRAM WISH LIST (AMAZON): Please Click Here

From emergency shelter, restroom/shower facilities, a commercial kitchen and cafeteria, community day rooms, long-term, residential programming, and communal space, Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's team has a lot to maintain each and every day.  We're looking for volunteer groups to walk alongside us to deep clean facilities within our Westplex Avenue campus on Saturday mornings.  

Due to our campus being renovated, please park in front of Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Annex (135 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404) upon arrival.

Are you interested in making fair housing a reality in Central Indiana? The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) needs a diverse group of dependable, conscientious people 18 years and older to assist in gathering information about housing practices. These persons are commonly referred to as “fair housing testers” or “mystery shoppers.” Testers are provided training and a stipend for their time and related expenses. Stipends vary depending on the task assigned.

FHCCI testers must be located in and have an Indiana address.

If you have any questions or are interested in applying, contact the FHCCI for more information or to receive an application at info@fhcci.org with “Fair Housing Tester” in the email header. You’ll be contacted shortly after receipt about next steps.

My Sister's Closet is looking for a Marketing/Social Media Lead.  This position will develop ads and postings to our social media channels.  Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Alignable and LinkedIn. 

Looking for someone with strong organizational skills to coordinate and schedule our volunteers. Experience in similar roles required.

We are looking for someone to help with our herbs, vegetables, seedlings, and landscaping. Experience with gardening preferred.

We are looking for someone to help us to leave as small a footprint on the environment as possible. Our future goals are to build a greenhouse and grow vegetables all year long. We also plan to create a system to conserve and irrigate rainwater. If you are interested in sustainability, farming, and inclusivity, please reach out!

We are looking for volunteers to help us clean and condition our bridles and saddles. No experience is necessary. 

We are looking for someone to do odd jobs--from weed eating, to helping with repairs around the farm. Skills include carpentry, using a lawn mower, good communication, and following directions.

Helps with feeding horses, turn out, cleaning stalls, making sure horses are healthy and have what they need.  Applicant must have at least three years of horse experience and be able to lift 50 pounds for this position. 

Helps with horses: bathing, grooming, tacking and untacking, warm-up and cool-down. Must have at least two years of horse experience with these types of tasks.

We are looking for more working board members who have experience as a treasurer or secretary or have skills for either role. Skills that are helpful but not mandatory: grant writing, managing funds, taking minutes at meetings, and fundraising.

We are a brand new organization and need help with marketing.  Applicants should have experience with web design, digital marketing, content creation, and project management.

Click here to apply! 

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. Community Educators:

The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

Help us care for our shelter animals in Nashville, while they wait for their new homes.

At the Brown County Humane Society, we pride ourselves on how well we care for our animals, and our shelter. Every morning, our staff and volunteers care for our dogs and cats by cleaning their living space, supplying new blankets and toys, and giving them food, water and treats. We make sure that the environment our animals are in is as clean, comfortable, and safe as possible. Position also involves helping staff with daily tasks like dishes, laundry and general shelter cleaning. Along the way, there are plenty of cuddles, pets, and laughs. It's a great way to spend time with the animals and get to know other volunteers, and it's an essential part of our successful adoptions.

Volunteers will need their own transportation to the shelter in Nashville, which is about 25 minutes from the east side of Bloomington.

You must be able to bend, reach, kneel and lift. Training is provided.

Requires one shift per week on a regular schedule. Shifts are from 9am to 11am/Noon depending on animal population.  NEW OPTION: If you cannot commit to a set day of the week, we are now accepting volunteers to help on a sign-up basis. We ask that you commit to one day at least every other week, but it will not be a set schedule.

Applicants should fill out the BCHS volunteer application online at: http://www.bchumane.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

Some dogs and cats need a little extra love and personal attention, and that’s where our incredible volunteers step in! Whether it’s offering a comforting presence to a shy animal by sitting quietly by their side or engaging an energetic pup in a fun-filled play session, every moment spent with them makes a difference. Our animal socialization volunteers provide one-on-one attention for those in need of a little extra time. This program ensures that these special pets get the companionship, confidence, and care they need, helping them feel safe, happy, and ready for their forever homes!

Socialization volunteers can choose to spend time with both dogs and cats, or they can choose to focus on one or the other. These volunteers will also sometimes help to prep enrichment items for the animals to enjoy at a later time. 

Volunteers sign up for days based on their availability (no weekly commitment required). A Google calendar is used for sign-ups. Volunteers perform their duties between 9am and 5pm and spend as long as they like interacting with selected pets. Age 18 or older.

This committee is responsible for helping to promote Brown County Humane Society to the community. Members play a crucial role in getting the word out via our website, social media, print and television. We are looking to grow our reach in 2025 to extend throughout the region and beyond, and we need more members to help make this happen.

This committee meets monthly with the remainder of your commitment being completed virtually. Meeting attendance is not mandatory if you are interested in helping, simply let us know and we can see what area of the committee would be the best fit. 

If you enjoy writing, keeping up on the latest social media trends or just sharing your passion for animals with the world - this is the group for you.

Order online from our Amazon wish list. Quantity can be changed in the Cart. Choose the Gift Registry Address Teachers Warehouse and items will be shipped directly to Teachers Warehouse.

Purchase school supplies locally or gather up items you already own and deliver in person to 524 N. Fairview Ave. in Bloomington. 

DONATION HOURS:  M-T-W-Th from 3:30-6:00 and Sat. from 9:30-12:30, except holiday weekends

Not Accepted:

Please do not donate items that are torn or dirty.

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The City of Bloomington’s Office of the City Clerk and the Office of the Mayor are accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the City’s boards or commissions.

Below is a list of boards and commissions that have available seats as of August 12th, 2025.

Bloomington Arts Commission – Provides a means for the City of Bloomington to stimulate and promote community appreciation for and participation in the arts.

·  Seat(s) available: 2 • Appointed by: Mayor (1), Common Council (1) 

·  Eligibility Requirements: Must be a City of Bloomington resident

Board of Housing Quality Appeals – Hears appeals from individuals who are the subject of, or directly impacted by, a ruling or decision of the enforcing officer or any administration official, in any matter relative to the interpretation or enforcement of any of the provisions of Title 16 of the Bloomington Municipal Code. The board is authorized to make investigations relative to the appeal and may overrule the decisions of any administrative officer, including the neighborhood development division. 

·  Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Common Council 

·  Eligibility Requirements: Must be a City of Bloomington resident

CDBG Funding Citizens Advisory Committee – Reviews and recommends Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for various community development projects.

·  Seat(s) available: 6 • Appointed by: Mayor

·  Eligibility Requirements: Must be a City of Bloomington resident

Commission on Hispanic and Latiné Affairs – Works to identify and research the issues that impact the Hispanic and Latino populations in Bloomington, especially in the areas of health, education, public safety, and cultural competency. 

·  Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Common Council (Advisory Seat. These seats do not have voting privileges) 

·  Eligibility Requirements: Can be either a City of Bloomington or Monroe County resident

Commission on the Status of Children and Youth – Promotes connections that empower, enhance, and nurture children and youth. The Commission will access resources and information to make recommendations to people and organizations with the authority to create and support systems that encourage the healthy development of children and youth.

·  Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Common Council 

·  Eligibility Requirements: Can be either a City of Bloomington or Monroe County resident 

Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission – Advises the Bloomington City Council on community perceptions of and preferences for public safety.

·  Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Common Council

·  Eligibility Requirements: Must be a City of Bloomington resident

Environmental Commission – Advises the City of Bloomington on how its actions and policies may preserve and enhance the quality of Bloomington’s environment, including the life-supporting processes that natural ecological systems provide to humans and other organisms. 

·  Seat(s) available: 2 • Appointed by: Mayor 

·  Eligibility Requirements: Must be a City of Bloomington resident

Fire Merit Commission – Establishes and/or administers policies based on merit for the appointment, promotion, demotion, and dismissal of members of the fire department. 

·  Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Mayor

·  Eligibility Requirements:

o  Each commissioner must have been a City of Bloomington resident for three (3) consecutive years immediately preceding their term

o  A commissioner must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age

o  A commissioner may not be an active member of a police or fire department or agency

o  No more than two (2) of the commissioners may be past members of a police or fire department or agency

o  A commissioner may not receive any remuneration as a salary from a police or fire department or agency

Historic Preservation Commission – Ensures the historic preservation of and design-conscious development in Bloomington's historic neighborhoods and buildings.

·  Seat(s) available: 3 • Appointed by: Mayor (1), Common Council (2, Advisory Seats) (The Common Council appointment seats on this commission do not have voting privileges.)

·  Eligibility Requirements: Must be a City of Bloomington resident 

Transportation Commission – The Transportation Commission is a new commission that will make recommendations on relevant transportation and parking sections of the Bloomington Municipal Code, review all transportation-related projects, and propose policies that promote safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation and parking policies and decisions.  

·  Seat(s) available: 2 • Appointed by: Mayor (1), Common Council (1)

·  Eligibility Requirements: Must be a City of Bloomington resident 

Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA) – Works to improve the economic, physical, and social environment for BUEA Zone residents and businesses. The BUEA Zone is an area north, west, and south of Downtown whose residents and businesses are eligible for scholarships, arts and business grants, and tax incentives.

·  Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Common Council

·  Eligibility Requirements: Must be a Zone Resident, and of a differing political party than the other appointed zone resident

After submitting an application, candidates must be appointed to the boards or commissions by either the Bloomington Common Council or Mayor Kerry Thomson. City residency is required for most, but not all, of the boards and commissions.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a meeting of their board or commission of interest before applying. 

Meeting schedules for each body can be accessed at bloomington.in.gov/public-meetings. All board and commission meetings are open to the public, allowing prospective members to gain a clear understanding of the work involved.

The City’s boards and commissions give residents the opportunity to provide input on the policies that shape their government and their city. There are currently more than 45 boards and commissions that advise the Mayor and City Council on a vast array of issues.  In addition to their advisory function, these bodies may work cooperatively with City departments to contribute to policy, approve resolutions, and fund projects, among other responsibilities.

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After applying, members must be appointed to each body by the Mayor, council, or another board or commission. 
Please note: city residency is required for membership on most of the boards and commissions. 

BloomingOUT, WFHB’s weekly live public affairs program devoted to covering LGBTQ+ issues in Bloomington and beyond, is seeking a volunteer news reporter to research, write and produce stories relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. The reporter will contribute timely news pieces to the program, including local, state, national and international updates.

In this role, you will conduct interviews, gather information from multiple sources, and prepare stories for both on-air and web publication. Training will be provided and all levels of experience are welcome.

Responsibilities:

Research and write LGBTQ+-focused news stories for BloomingOUT.

Conduct interviews, on the phone or in person (or in Zoom), and select soundbites for air.

Package stories, which includes recording voice-over and editing together pieces.

Collaborate with the BloomingOUT team to ensure stories align with the program’s mission.

Monitor current events and emerging issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Skills:
You will learn how to edit audio, record interviews, and write for radio and web publication. You will also gain experience in Wordpress, SEO and LGBTQ+-focused journalism.

BloomingOUT, WFHB’s weekly live public affairs program dedicated to covering LGBTQ+ issues in Bloomington and beyond, is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded host to join our volunteer team. The host will be responsible for leading engaging and thought-provoking conversations on-air, introducing segments, and interviewing guests. This position requires a passion for LGBTQ+ issues, a commitment to inclusive and ethical journalism and the ability to create a welcoming space for listeners and guests alike.

Training will be provided and all levels of experience are welcome.

Responsibilities:

Host BloomingOUT live on-air, introducing topics, segments, and guests.

Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews, asking thoughtful and informed questions.

Collaborate with the BloomingOUT production team to plan each week’s program.

Engage with the local LGBTQ+ community to develop show topics and book guests.

Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and professional tone on-air.

Assist with show promotion via WFHB’s website and social media when needed.

Skills:
You will learn how to host a live radio show, conduct broadcast-quality interviews, and produce compelling on-air content. You will also gain skills in audio production, Wordpress and community engagement.

Are you ready to change a child's story?

CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as officers of the court. As a CASA you establish and maintain contact with a child. CASA advocates are community volunteers who are professionally trained to gather information about the child and his/her family, identify needs and possible services, and speak on behalf of the child in court. They also monitor court orders and case plans to help keep the case moving forward. Responsibilities include meeting with the child monthly, communicating with case managers, parents, and foster parents, writing reports, and attending court hearings.

Our waitlist is growing, and our list of available volunteers is at its lowest level in years. CASA needs caring, compassionate adult volunteers ready to be a consistent figure in a child's life and speak on their behalf in court.

Monroe County CASA advocates for over 300 children each year. Often, the number of children waiting for a CASA is over 40. 

Requirements to become a CASA Volunteer

Upcoming 2025 training class dates are:

October 9-November 3, 2025
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
*Applications due by September 25th

All trainings are in person unless otherwise noted.

To apply online please visit https://in-monroe.evintosolutions.com/VolunteerApplication. 

The MCHA Pet Food & Supply Pantry provides support to families experiencing temporary financial difficulties while ensuring no pet goes hungry. MCHA is deeply committed to keeping pets with their families and reducing the number of animals surrendered. By doing so, we aim to foster a community where every pet is valued, cared for, and safe in their homes. This program is designed to give extra help alongside your pet’s usual food, not to be the only food they rely on for nutrition. 

In 2023, MCHA distributed more than 12.5 tons (25,000 lbs of food) of pet food to our community.

Questions? Contact Liz Austin at eaustin@monroehumane.org or 812-333-6242

OUR DONATION WISH LIST

Pet food donations can be dropped off at our Animal Care Campus, located at 791 S Fieldstone Blvd.

Amazon.com wish list: 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YJK78BB6YQ3K/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Chewy.com wish list:

https://www.chewy.com/g/monroe-county-humane-association_b69049289

When ordering items from online, please ship to: Monroe County Humane Association, 791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington, IN 47403

Join our passionate team at Monroe County Humane Association and make a difference in the lives of animals and our community!

For further details regarding our volunteer opportunities, please refer to our website and apply via the application link ; https://www.monroehumane.org/volunteer/

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster parent for the Monroe County Humane Association! Fostering is a rewarding and vital role that not only helps provide care and love to animals in need but also directly supports The E. Susan Bartlett Crisis Housing Program. This program serves as a beacon of hope for individuals and families in immediate crisis offering free or low-cost support. Whether individuals are fleeing domestic abuse, grappling with housing instability, or facing unforeseen medical emergencies, our program provides essential assistance precisely when it’s needed most. By opening your home and heart to a foster animal, you are giving them the chance at staying with their forever home.

As a foster parent, you will be responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for your foster animal, and basic care such as feeding, grooming, and socialization. You will also work closely with our Crisis Housing Center Team, which collaborates with local law enforcement agencies, domestic violence shelters, social workers, and community shelters to ensure that your foster animal receives any necessary medical attention and behavior support.

Fostering is a temporary commitment, typically ranging from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the needs of the animal. During this time, MCHA will provide you with all the support and resources you need to successfully care for your foster animal. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of animals in our community while also contributing to a comprehensive and supportive network for those in crisis.

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please complete our online application, and a member of our team will be in touch with you soon to talk about next steps. Thank you for considering this rewarding opportunity! 

For further details regarding our volunteer opportunities, please refer to our website and apply via the application link ; https://www.monroehumane.org/volunteer/foster/