Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Volunteer: Monster Mash Halloween Dance | Event Volunteers

Twice a year the Boys & Girls Clubs hosts a dance that is open to all families in the community to come and dance the night away!  Over a hundred families come and participate in these events and we need you to help make the night one to remember!

This year the Lincoln Street Club will be combining the Fall Ball and the Halloween Party into one spooky fun night with this years Monster Mash dance!

This year the event will take place on Friday, October 23rd at the Lincoln Street Club.

The Event Crew will be responsible for helping to run the event activities and deliver all the joy and positive energy! This can include assisting with crafts, running the photo booth, making slime, leading karaoke, face painting, snacks, running games, manning the bounce house, parking and of course fun and dancing!  All the great activities that will make this a night to remember!

The volunteer opportunity will run from 5:30-8:30 PM at the Lincoln Street Club

This opportunity does not require any volunteer onboarding and is a great way to make a difference and see all the joy this event brings!

Thank you!

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Twice a year the Boys & Girls Clubs hosts a dance that is open to all families in the community to come and dance the night away!  Over a hundred families come and participate in these events and we need you to help make the night one to remember!

This year the Lincoln Street Club will be combining the Fall Ball and the Halloween Party into one spooky fun night with this years Monster Mash dance!

This year the event will take place on Friday, October 23rd at the Lincoln Street Club.

The Event Crew will be responsible for helping to run the event activities and deliver all the joy and positive energy! This can include assisting with crafts, running the photo booth, making slime, leading karaoke, face painting, snacks, running games, manning the bounce house, parking and of course fun and dancing!  All the great activities that will make this a night to remember!

The volunteer opportunity will run from 5:30-8:30 PM at the Lincoln Street Club

This opportunity does not require any volunteer onboarding and is a great way to make a difference and see all the joy this event brings!

Thank you!

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 23, 2026

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Monster Mash Halloween Dance | Set Up Volunteers

Twice a year the Boys & Girls Clubs hosts a dance that is open to all families in the community to come and dance the night away!  Over a hundred families come and participate in these events and we need you to help make the night one to remember!

This year the Lincoln Street Club will be combining the Fall Ball and the Halloween Party into one spooky fun night with this years Monster Mash dance!

This year the event will take place on Friday, October 23rd at the Lincoln Street Club.

The Setup Crew will be responsible for getting the Club setup for the evening. This will include setting up tables, chairs, decorations, food, activities and more that will set the stage for a night to remember.

Setup will take place from 3:00-5:00 PM at the Lincoln Street Club This opportunity does not require any volunteer onboarding and is a great way to make a difference and still have your Friday night free!


Thank you!

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Twice a year the Boys & Girls Clubs hosts a dance that is open to all families in the community to come and dance the night away!  Over a hundred families come and participate in these events and we need you to help make the night one to remember!

This year the Lincoln Street Club will be combining the Fall Ball and the Halloween Party into one spooky fun night with this years Monster Mash dance!

This year the event will take place on Friday, October 23rd at the Lincoln Street Club.

The Setup Crew will be responsible for getting the Club setup for the evening. This will include setting up tables, chairs, decorations, food, activities and more that will set the stage for a night to remember.

Setup will take place from 3:00-5:00 PM at the Lincoln Street Club This opportunity does not require any volunteer onboarding and is a great way to make a difference and still have your Friday night free!


Thank you!

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 23, 2026

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Career Presenter Guest Volunteers

Do you have a great job you would love to share to inspire teens who will be considering the workforce in the years ahead?

Is your industry looking to engage more young people to build your workforce?

Joining the Boys & Girls Club as a guest career presenter is a great way to achieve both!

We are looking for businesses and individuals that would like to come in and share information on their career, why they chose it, and how they got there with the teens across our Clubs!

Presentations are generally around 30 minutes and guest should plan to be at the Club for an hour.  The rest of the time our staff will help you with the community builder, question session, reflection, and recognition that will round out the program.

If you sign up we will provide you a guide with tips and tricks for an engaging presentation and answer any questions you may have to help set you up for success!

These are the times locations we run this program at each of our Clubs in Monroe County.  If you want to reach Owen County we can help with that too!


Lincoln Street Club - 311 S. Lincoln Street, Bloomington, IN 

Monday 4:15-5:15


Ferguson Crestmont Club: 1111 W. 12th Street, Bloomington, IN 

Tuesdays 4:30-5:10


Ellettsville Club: 621 W. Temperance Street, Ellettsville, IN 

Mondays 4:30-5:15


Signing up will initiate us reaching out to you to discuss this more and get you on the schedule at one or all of the Clubs.

If your career is best shown through a virtual presentations where you take the members through a virtual tour, demo, or other presentation of your career or industry we can look at that option as well.


We really hope you opt in to sharing your career journey!

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Do you have a great job you would love to share to inspire teens who will be considering the workforce in the years ahead?

Is your industry looking to engage more young people to build your workforce?

Joining the Boys & Girls Club as a guest career presenter is a great way to achieve both!

We are looking for businesses and individuals that would like to come in and share information on their career, why they chose it, and how they got there with the teens across our Clubs!

Presentations are generally around 30 minutes and guest should plan to be at the Club for an hour.  The rest of the time our staff will help you with the community builder, question session, reflection, and recognition that will round out the program.

If you sign up we will provide you a guide with tips and tricks for an engaging presentation and answer any questions you may have to help set you up for success!

These are the times locations we run this program at each of our Clubs in Monroe County.  If you want to reach Owen County we can help with that too!


Lincoln Street Club - 311 S. Lincoln Street, Bloomington, IN 

Monday 4:15-5:15


Ferguson Crestmont Club: 1111 W. 12th Street, Bloomington, IN 

Tuesdays 4:30-5:10


Ellettsville Club: 621 W. Temperance Street, Ellettsville, IN 

Mondays 4:30-5:15


Signing up will initiate us reaching out to you to discuss this more and get you on the schedule at one or all of the Clubs.

If your career is best shown through a virtual presentations where you take the members through a virtual tour, demo, or other presentation of your career or industry we can look at that option as well.


We really hope you opt in to sharing your career journey!

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Blue Door Donor Appreciation Cookout Setup Volunteers

Blue Door is our annual donor celebration cookout at our Camp Rock location on Lake Lemon.

We'd love creative volunteers that enjoy being outdoors to help with this event!

Setup crew will help with decorations and food table prep.

Celebrating our donors encourages them to stay engaged to the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington.  Your time supporting this event helps make this possible.

Dress code is casual. A refillable water bottle is encouraged.

We will have water bottles and small snacks to enjoy during this shift.

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Blue Door is our annual donor celebration cookout at our Camp Rock location on Lake Lemon.

We'd love creative volunteers that enjoy being outdoors to help with this event!

Setup crew will help with decorations and food table prep.

Celebrating our donors encourages them to stay engaged to the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington.  Your time supporting this event helps make this possible.

Dress code is casual. A refillable water bottle is encouraged.

We will have water bottles and small snacks to enjoy during this shift.

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 13, 2026

Zip Code: 47468

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Blue Door Donor Appreciation Cookout Volunteers

Blue Door is our annual Donor Appreciation Cookout at our Camp Rock location on Lake Lemon. There will be food, drinks, live music, boat rides, and good vibes.

We're looking for event crew to help us run our Donor Appreciation Cookout on Lake Lemon! Volunteers will help with guiding guests through the event: parking, food lines, general help, and clean-up.

We're looking for volunteers that have a friendly demeanor, love the outdoors, and want to help us celebrate our donors that make the work we do at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington possible!

Making our donors feel appreciated and connected to our mission helps us keep them engaged with our Clubs. Having a team of friendly faces to help us celebrate this good work is essential to our event running smoothly.

Dress code is casual.

We'll be providing food and drinks for volunteers.

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Blue Door is our annual Donor Appreciation Cookout at our Camp Rock location on Lake Lemon. There will be food, drinks, live music, boat rides, and good vibes.

We're looking for event crew to help us run our Donor Appreciation Cookout on Lake Lemon! Volunteers will help with guiding guests through the event: parking, food lines, general help, and clean-up.

We're looking for volunteers that have a friendly demeanor, love the outdoors, and want to help us celebrate our donors that make the work we do at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington possible!

Making our donors feel appreciated and connected to our mission helps us keep them engaged with our Clubs. Having a team of friendly faces to help us celebrate this good work is essential to our event running smoothly.

Dress code is casual.

We'll be providing food and drinks for volunteers.

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 13, 2026

Zip Code: 47468

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Skateboard Volunteer

Bloomington Skateboarders!  We need you!

We are seeking volunteers for the 26-27 School Year!

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 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 September-November

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


Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Bloomington Skateboarders!  We need you!

We are seeking volunteers for the 26-27 School Year!

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 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 September-November

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


Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Club Tutor | Inspire Learning

We are recruiting volunteers for the 2026-2027 School Year across multiple Club locations!

This is one of the 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 or Ellettsville locations. Training and task support provided, background check and an interview required. This is a semester long volunteer opportunity (10 weeks). 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. We like to have FUN! Our members know that coming to tutoring is an opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun while doing it. Join us!

Our tutors love what they do and the impact they have on the youth of our community:

My favorite moment was when a member told me she wants to be placed into ALPS (Accelerated Learning Program for Students) next year, and that tutoring has shown her that she can do it if she focuses and works hard!My favorite memory this semester has been one of my students being able to do her 12s in multiplication without my help after she had been struggling for most of the semester! My favorite memory from tutoring this semester was when, as I was walking in, one of the students saw me in the lobby and excitedly ran up to me to say hi and ask what we were doing in tutoring that day! My favorite story is when one of my students told me that he went to class and already knew the math lesson because we had learned it the week before in tutoring!One of my favorite memories was when I had a student tell me that he wasn't sure how to solve the problem, but he wanted to give it a try anyway. His growth mindset was really inspiring!

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
Manage children K-12 in focused activities in a small group setting
Communicate with other students, 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 and Ellettsville!


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.  


Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

We are recruiting volunteers for the 2026-2027 School Year across multiple Club locations!

This is one of the 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 or Ellettsville locations. Training and task support provided, background check and an interview required. This is a semester long volunteer opportunity (10 weeks). 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. We like to have FUN! Our members know that coming to tutoring is an opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun while doing it. Join us!

Our tutors love what they do and the impact they have on the youth of our community:

My favorite moment was when a member told me she wants to be placed into ALPS (Accelerated Learning Program for Students) next year, and that tutoring has shown her that she can do it if she focuses and works hard!My favorite memory this semester has been one of my students being able to do her 12s in multiplication without my help after she had been struggling for most of the semester! My favorite memory from tutoring this semester was when, as I was walking in, one of the students saw me in the lobby and excitedly ran up to me to say hi and ask what we were doing in tutoring that day! My favorite story is when one of my students told me that he went to class and already knew the math lesson because we had learned it the week before in tutoring!One of my favorite memories was when I had a student tell me that he wasn't sure how to solve the problem, but he wanted to give it a try anyway. His growth mindset was really inspiring!

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
Manage children K-12 in focused activities in a small group setting
Communicate with other students, 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 and Ellettsville!


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.  


Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Circle Mentoring

We are looking for mentors for the 26-27 School Year!

Circle Mentoring is a unique style of Mentoring and 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 and relies on volunteers who can commit to the full semester.

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.

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

We are looking for mentors for the 26-27 School Year!

Circle Mentoring is a unique style of Mentoring and 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 and relies on volunteers who can commit to the full semester.

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.

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Boys & Girls Club Wish List

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

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington, members receive Club Bucks from staff when they exhibit caring, productive, respectful, responsible, safe (or "CPRRS") behavior. Staff explain to members why they are receiving a Club Buck, which members can in turn save to spend at "The Club Buck Store." This system is one the pillars of our organization to help reinforce character development in club members, helping them grow as caring, productive, and responsible citizens.      

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


Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

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

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington, members receive Club Bucks from staff when they exhibit caring, productive, respectful, responsible, safe (or "CPRRS") behavior. Staff explain to members why they are receiving a Club Buck, which members can in turn save to spend at "The Club Buck Store." This system is one the pillars of our organization to help reinforce character development in club members, helping them grow as caring, productive, and responsible citizens.      

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


Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47402

Allow Groups: No