Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Volunteer: "100 Cooks Who Care" Event Volunteer

Please email Amber Griffin (amber@newhope4families.org) for more information about available volunteer roles/shifts and to sign up to volunteer.

Thank you for your support!  The proceeds from this fundraising event will help us provide shelter and early learning programs to keep families together and lift every child into a promising future.

Organization: New Hope for Families

Please email Amber Griffin (amber@newhope4families.org) for more information about available volunteer roles/shifts and to sign up to volunteer.

Thank you for your support!  The proceeds from this fundraising event will help us provide shelter and early learning programs to keep families together and lift every child into a promising future.

Organization: New Hope for Families

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 21, 2026

Zip Code: 47403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: New Hope Wish List (updated 2/10/2026)

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

Sheets and Blankets (twin and queen size)

Forks and Spoons

Baking dishes and sheet pans

Pots and pans (with lids)

Dish soap and dishwasher detergent pods

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

Shampoo and Conditioner (including natural hair care products)

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

Baby wipes (unscented)

Toddlers safety walking rope

Bed Pillows

Body wash

Deodorant

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

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

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

Organization: New Hope for Families

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

Sheets and Blankets (twin and queen size)

Forks and Spoons

Baking dishes and sheet pans

Pots and pans (with lids)

Dish soap and dishwasher detergent pods

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

Shampoo and Conditioner (including natural hair care products)

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

Baby wipes (unscented)

Toddlers safety walking rope

Bed Pillows

Body wash

Deodorant

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

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

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

Organization: New Hope for Families

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Early Learning Center Classroom Volunteers Needed

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 linked 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!

Organization: New Hope for Families

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 linked 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!

Organization: New Hope for Families

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities at New Hope for Families

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)Commitment: 2 hours weekly for at least 3 months

Admin Building Host Welcome guests, answer phones, process in-kind donations received, fill out donation "thank you" cards, help keep our admin areas clean & tidy, etc.Commitment: 2 - 4 hours weekly for at least 3 months

Shelter Host Answer phones, process in-kind donations received, assist with our food & hygiene pantry, etc.Commitment: 3 hours weekly for at least 3 months
Family Programming Volunteer Assist with fun activities & events for the children & families who live in our shelterCommitment: 1 - 2 times per month, as your schedule allows

Donation Sorter Sort & shelve in-kind donations receivedCommitment: 1 hour every 1 - 2 weeks, as your schedule allows

Hope Builder Provide regular building maintenance, yard work, light construction & repairs, etc.Commitment: This volunteer group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 1-5 PMShelter Move-Out Volunteer Help shelter families move into their new homesCommitment: as needed (a call-out email will be sent)

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.Commitment: as needed (a call-out email will be sent)
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)Commitment: as needed (a call-out email will be sent)

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!

Organization: New Hope for Families

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)Commitment: 2 hours weekly for at least 3 months

Admin Building Host Welcome guests, answer phones, process in-kind donations received, fill out donation "thank you" cards, help keep our admin areas clean & tidy, etc.Commitment: 2 - 4 hours weekly for at least 3 months

Shelter Host Answer phones, process in-kind donations received, assist with our food & hygiene pantry, etc.Commitment: 3 hours weekly for at least 3 months
Family Programming Volunteer Assist with fun activities & events for the children & families who live in our shelterCommitment: 1 - 2 times per month, as your schedule allows

Donation Sorter Sort & shelve in-kind donations receivedCommitment: 1 hour every 1 - 2 weeks, as your schedule allows

Hope Builder Provide regular building maintenance, yard work, light construction & repairs, etc.Commitment: This volunteer group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 1-5 PMShelter Move-Out Volunteer Help shelter families move into their new homesCommitment: as needed (a call-out email will be sent)

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.Commitment: as needed (a call-out email will be sent)
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)Commitment: as needed (a call-out email will be sent)

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!

Organization: New Hope for Families

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47403

Allow Groups: No