Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Volunteer: Fixing Up the Shalom Center!


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!


Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center


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!


Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Kitchen Assistants

Are you looking to make a direct impact in 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 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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Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Are you looking to make a direct impact in 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 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!

**Please do NOT reply to this message.**

 

 

 

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hospitality Desk Volunteers


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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Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center


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!

**Please do NOT reply to this message.**

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Break Kitchen Assistants

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!

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

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!

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Friend's Place Shelter Volunteers

Do you love the idea of people having a safe place to sleep? 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!

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!

** Please do NOT reply to this message.**

 

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Do you love the idea of people having a safe place to sleep? 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!

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!

** Please do NOT reply to this message.**

 

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47403

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fall/Winter In-Kind Donation Wishlist

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

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

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

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Make the Southside Shine!

SUMMER IS HERE, which means fresh air, fun with friends and family, and exploring neighborhoods! Some of our areas need a little help to be ready for explorers, and that's where we need you!

Crawford Homes Program strives to be a good neighbor, and part of that is making sure the surrounding areas are free from litter. We are looking for volunteers to help clean up our property, as well as neighboring properties. This would be about an hour a week, and you would have flexibility with the day and time.

So if you are interested in keeping our community clean and beautiful, 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!

For assistance or more information please contact Tory Crowe at tory@beaconinc.org or 812-334-5734 x 113.

Please do NOT reply to this message.

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

SUMMER IS HERE, which means fresh air, fun with friends and family, and exploring neighborhoods! Some of our areas need a little help to be ready for explorers, and that's where we need you!

Crawford Homes Program strives to be a good neighbor, and part of that is making sure the surrounding areas are free from litter. We are looking for volunteers to help clean up our property, as well as neighboring properties. This would be about an hour a week, and you would have flexibility with the day and time.

So if you are interested in keeping our community clean and beautiful, 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!

For assistance or more information please contact Tory Crowe at tory@beaconinc.org or 812-334-5734 x 113.

Please do NOT reply to this message.

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Beautify The Neighborhood at Shalom Center!

SUMMER IS HERE, which means fresh air, fun with friends and family, and exploring neighborhoods! Some of our areas need a little help to be ready for explorers, and that's where we need you!

The Shalom Community Center strives to be a good neighbor, and part of that is making sure the surrounding areas are free from litter. We are looking for volunteers to help clean up our neighboring properties. This would be about an hour a week, and you would have flexibility with the day and time.

So if you are interested in keeping our community clean and beautiful, please apply using the link or use 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!

For assistance or more information please contact Tory Crowe at tory@beaconinc.org or 812-334-5734 x 113. Please do NOT reply to this message.

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

SUMMER IS HERE, which means fresh air, fun with friends and family, and exploring neighborhoods! Some of our areas need a little help to be ready for explorers, and that's where we need you!

The Shalom Community Center strives to be a good neighbor, and part of that is making sure the surrounding areas are free from litter. We are looking for volunteers to help clean up our neighboring properties. This would be about an hour a week, and you would have flexibility with the day and time.

So if you are interested in keeping our community clean and beautiful, please apply using the link or use 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!

For assistance or more information please contact Tory Crowe at tory@beaconinc.org or 812-334-5734 x 113. Please do NOT reply to this message.

Organization: Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: No