Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Volunteer with us and join the hope movement!Volunteers are an integral part of our team at New Hope for Families!  Our volunteers help our staff provide compassionate care and solutions for children and families impacted by homelessness in our community.Opportunities to volunteer include:

Early Learning Center Classroom Volunteer provide classroom support including reading & playing with young children (infants - age 5)

Admin Building Host welcome guests, answer phones, fill out donation "thank you" cards, help keep our admin areas clean & tidy, etc.

Shelter Host answer phones, process in-kind donations received, assist with our food & hygiene pantry, etc.

Family Programming Volunteer assist with fun activities & events for the children & families who live in our shelter

Donation Sorter sort & shelve in-kind donations received

Shelter Move-Out Volunteer help shelter families move into their new homes

Service Day Volunteerjoin a group of other volunteers to help with a one-day service project such as deep-cleaning our Early Learning Center, painting walls, building fences, planting trees & shrubs, spreading mulch, etc.
Events Volunteerassist with our fundraising events, such as Hope for the Holidays Tree Festival (in November), Spring for Hope Gala (in April), and 100 Cooks Who Care (in February)

Hope Builder provide regular building maintenance, yard work, light construction & repairs, etc.

The first step to becoming a New Hope volunteer is to complete a volunteer profile.  We will then be in touch soon with more information about the next steps based on the volunteer role(s) you are interested in.

For more information or assistance signing up, please contact 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!

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.

Immediate Needs

Body wash

Shampoo and Conditioner (including natural hair care products)

Deodorant

Bath towels

Plastic plates, cups, and utensils

Children’s reusable plastic divided plates, no-spill cups (with lids), and utensils

Toddlers safety walking rope

Baby carriers (2)

Blankets/Comforters (queen size)

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

Baby wipes (unscented)

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Disinfecting wipes

Pots and pans (with lids)

Baking dishes and trays

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)

Tampons

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

Donations We Always Accept Kroger gift cards Bloomington Transit bus tickets Non-perishable food Toilet paper Paper towels Diapers and/or pull-ups (any size) Baby wipes (unscented) Disinfecting wipes Facial tissues Toiletries (hand soap, bath soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, shave cream, razors, etc.) Laundry detergent (HE pods, “free and clear” for sensitive skin) and dryer sheets Liquid dish soap and/or dishwasher detergent Feminine health & hygiene products Over-the-counter medicines (ibuprofen, cold medicine, allergy medicine, etc.) First aid supplies (antiseptic spray, bandages, cotton swabs, etc.) Cleaning supplies (toilet/bath cleaner, kitchen cleaner, window cleaner, etc.) Trash bags (13-gallon kitchen size or 30-gallon heavy duty) Freezer bags, kitchen food storage containers Plastic storage bins (3–5 gallon or 18–30 gallon) Large heavy duty tote bags Cookware (pots and pans with lids)Bakeware (baking dishes, baking sheets) Dishes (plates, bowls, cups) Silverware, flatware (cutlery), kitchen knives Kitchen utensils (spatulas, grill spatulas, whisks, serving spoons, etc.) Bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes, dish towels Sheets (sizes: twin, full, queen) and pillowcases Blankets and comforters (sizes: twin, full, queen) Crib sheets, mattress covers Pillows (standard bed pillows, please no decorative pillows!) Pack 'n Plays (a.k.a. playards, playpens)

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

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