Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Volunteer: Food Pantry Organization

With Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's meal service program taking place among three separate facilities, our team needs an individual or a team to weekly organize our dry goods food pantry. Here, you'll ensure our canned goods, dried goods, and paper products are easily identifiable and ready for use in preparing meals and snacks for our guests experiencing homelessness. 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

With Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's meal service program taking place among three separate facilities, our team needs an individual or a team to weekly organize our dry goods food pantry. Here, you'll ensure our canned goods, dried goods, and paper products are easily identifiable and ready for use in preparing meals and snacks for our guests experiencing homelessness. 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Meal Service

A warm meal and smile go a long way to our guests and the general public seeking a meal (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) at Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Center for Men! Volunteers prepare trays, hand out drinks, roll silverware, help with clean up, and show Hoosier hospitality for our neighbors in need!

 

 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

A warm meal and smile go a long way to our guests and the general public seeking a meal (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) at Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Center for Men! Volunteers prepare trays, hand out drinks, roll silverware, help with clean up, and show Hoosier hospitality for our neighbors in need!

 

 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington Wish List

 

 
Please consider organizing a collection drive with your family, friends, neighbors, business, organization, or place of worship to make an immediate impact on the lives of Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's guests experiencing homelessness.

Just visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase and ship/deliver one or more of the listed referenced items

DONATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: 201 S. Westplex Ave. Bloomington IN 47404

QUESTIONS: Contact Chris-Michael (C-M) Morrison at cmmorrison@wheelermission.org.  

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

 

 
Please consider organizing a collection drive with your family, friends, neighbors, business, organization, or place of worship to make an immediate impact on the lives of Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's guests experiencing homelessness.

Just visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase and ship/deliver one or more of the listed referenced items

DONATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: 201 S. Westplex Ave. Bloomington IN 47404

QUESTIONS: Contact Chris-Michael (C-M) Morrison at cmmorrison@wheelermission.org.  

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Sack Meals for Employed Guests

Equip employed Wheeler Mission—Bloomington guests with sack meals! Purchase, assemble, and deliver 50 Sack Meals for employed guests staying at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington! Join your family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues in preparing sack meals. Sack meals should be prepared by individuals or groups in a commercial kitchen exercising proper food handling precautions.  Notes to Consider  What goes in a sack meal? Sack meals should include a sandwich (PB+J, lunchmeat, etc.), fruit, chips or cookies, granola bar, fruit snack or candy, and a drink (water/Gatorade, etc.). We DO have the ability to refrigerate so things like string cheese would be great, too. Please prepare in a brown lunch sack with the assembly date listed on the outside of the bag in Sharpie marker. Sack meals must be prepared/assembled in a commercial kitchen. Where I bring sack meals? You can bring them to the Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s Center for Men located at 215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404 When should I bring sack meals? You can bring sack meals on Wednesdays between 11 am and 4 pm.

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Equip employed Wheeler Mission—Bloomington guests with sack meals! Purchase, assemble, and deliver 50 Sack Meals for employed guests staying at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington! Join your family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues in preparing sack meals. Sack meals should be prepared by individuals or groups in a commercial kitchen exercising proper food handling precautions.  Notes to Consider  What goes in a sack meal? Sack meals should include a sandwich (PB+J, lunchmeat, etc.), fruit, chips or cookies, granola bar, fruit snack or candy, and a drink (water/Gatorade, etc.). We DO have the ability to refrigerate so things like string cheese would be great, too. Please prepare in a brown lunch sack with the assembly date listed on the outside of the bag in Sharpie marker. Sack meals must be prepared/assembled in a commercial kitchen. Where I bring sack meals? You can bring them to the Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s Center for Men located at 215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404 When should I bring sack meals? You can bring sack meals on Wednesdays between 11 am and 4 pm.

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Sack Meal Assembly

Bless our guests with sack meals!

Purchase, assemble, and deliver 120 Lunches for our guests at Wheeler Mission - Bloomington! Join your family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues in preparing sack meals. Sack meals should be prepared by individuals or groups in a commercial kitchen exercising proper food handling precautions. 

Notes to Consider  What goes in a sack meal?: Lunches should include a sandwich (PB+J, lunchmeat, etc.), apple or orange, chips or cookies, granola bar, fruit snack or candy, and a drink (water/Gatorade, etc.). We DO have the ability to refrigerate so things like string cheese would be great, too. Please prepare in a brown lunch sack with the date listed on the outside of the bag in Sharpie marker. Sack meals must be prepared/assembled in a commercial kitchen. Where I bring sack meals?: You can bring them to the Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s Center for Men located at 215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404 When should I bring sack meals?: You can bring them at 11am or 4pm on the day you signed up. 

We are looking for groups willing to do one of these two options:

Groups to donate, assemble, and deliver sack meals every week Groups to donate, assemble, and deliver sack meals once a month

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Bless our guests with sack meals!

Purchase, assemble, and deliver 120 Lunches for our guests at Wheeler Mission - Bloomington! Join your family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues in preparing sack meals. Sack meals should be prepared by individuals or groups in a commercial kitchen exercising proper food handling precautions. 

Notes to Consider  What goes in a sack meal?: Lunches should include a sandwich (PB+J, lunchmeat, etc.), apple or orange, chips or cookies, granola bar, fruit snack or candy, and a drink (water/Gatorade, etc.). We DO have the ability to refrigerate so things like string cheese would be great, too. Please prepare in a brown lunch sack with the date listed on the outside of the bag in Sharpie marker. Sack meals must be prepared/assembled in a commercial kitchen. Where I bring sack meals?: You can bring them to the Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s Center for Men located at 215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404 When should I bring sack meals?: You can bring them at 11am or 4pm on the day you signed up. 

We are looking for groups willing to do one of these two options:

Groups to donate, assemble, and deliver sack meals every week Groups to donate, assemble, and deliver sack meals once a month

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Provide & assemble hygiene Kits for those in need!

Volunteer offsite by assembling hygiene kits of various items for Wheeler Mission--Bloomington guests! Each kit can have a variation of hygiene products. These kits can include, razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, comb, etc. Kits can be placed in gallon plastic bags, mesh bags, drawstring backpacks, or other shower bags. Donated hygiene items/bags can be dropped off at Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Center for Men (215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404) between 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 6 pm on weekends.

 

 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Volunteer offsite by assembling hygiene kits of various items for Wheeler Mission--Bloomington guests! Each kit can have a variation of hygiene products. These kits can include, razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, comb, etc. Kits can be placed in gallon plastic bags, mesh bags, drawstring backpacks, or other shower bags. Donated hygiene items/bags can be dropped off at Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Center for Men (215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404) between 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 6 pm on weekends.

 

 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Meal Prep

Volunteers will assist our team offsite at OneWorld Kitchen Share in prepping food for meals that will be served in the future. Volunteers may be asked to clean up dishes as well. 

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.

Entrance and Sign In 

Location: OneWorld Kitchen Share: 2361 W. Rappel Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404Parking: You may park in the lot in front of OneWorld Kitchen Share.  Just look for a large number of vehicles upon arrival.Entrance: Look for the garage door/delivery dock on OneWorld Kitchen Share's eastside of the facility, and a Wheeler Mission--Bloomington team member will be on the lookout for you to greet you and to show you our meal preparation area.

Other Information 

Dress code: Please wear close-toed shoes. Personal belongings: Please leave belongings in a locked vehicle and out of sight. Wheeler Mission--Bloomington is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Be Flexible: We ask that you come to your scheduled volunteer time with a patient heart and extend flexibility if your opportunity does not go as anticipated!? 

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

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Volunteers will assist our team offsite at OneWorld Kitchen Share in prepping food for meals that will be served in the future. Volunteers may be asked to clean up dishes as well. 

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.

Entrance and Sign In 

Location: OneWorld Kitchen Share: 2361 W. Rappel Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404Parking: You may park in the lot in front of OneWorld Kitchen Share.  Just look for a large number of vehicles upon arrival.Entrance: Look for the garage door/delivery dock on OneWorld Kitchen Share's eastside of the facility, and a Wheeler Mission--Bloomington team member will be on the lookout for you to greet you and to show you our meal preparation area.

Other Information 

Dress code: Please wear close-toed shoes. Personal belongings: Please leave belongings in a locked vehicle and out of sight. Wheeler Mission--Bloomington is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Be Flexible: We ask that you come to your scheduled volunteer time with a patient heart and extend flexibility if your opportunity does not go as anticipated!? 

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

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Front Desk Support

Hospitality Service volunteers greet individuals experiencing homelessness and other visitors at Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Guest Services Desk, help guests store their belongings, answer phone calls, and perform a variety of duties related to the security and protection of those in our care. These tasks may include ensuring guests walk through a metal detector, searching property so that prohibited items are not brought into our Emergency Shelter Services facility, and maintaining a safe environment. Volunteers will not only help facilitate day-to-day operations but give encouragement to all who visit our Bloomington campus.

 

 

 

 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Hospitality Service volunteers greet individuals experiencing homelessness and other visitors at Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Guest Services Desk, help guests store their belongings, answer phone calls, and perform a variety of duties related to the security and protection of those in our care. These tasks may include ensuring guests walk through a metal detector, searching property so that prohibited items are not brought into our Emergency Shelter Services facility, and maintaining a safe environment. Volunteers will not only help facilitate day-to-day operations but give encouragement to all who visit our Bloomington campus.

 

 

 

 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Runners

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.


Organization: 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.


Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: COATS! Collect coats and winter supplies!

Wheeler Mission--Bloomington is in desperate need of new or gently-used coats, along with winter accessories.  Donations can be delivered to our Center For Men facility (215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404) at any time.  

 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Wheeler Mission--Bloomington is in desperate need of new or gently-used coats, along with winter accessories.  Donations can be delivered to our Center For Men facility (215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404) at any time.  

 

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Barbers/Stylists

We all know how a good haircut makes us feel - clean, confident, and professional! Barbers/Stylists are needed to put their learned skills of hair cutting and styling to use at Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Center For Men.

For this shift, we will create a sign-up sheet prior to your scheduled arrival, and you will come with all the supplies to cut hair for the men residing at our Westplex Avenue campus in the near west side of Bloomington.

Depending on the duration of your stay and your speed you could cut between 5-20 heads during your shift. We are open to most days and times and are happy to work around your availability. Let's talk about your schedule!

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

We all know how a good haircut makes us feel - clean, confident, and professional! Barbers/Stylists are needed to put their learned skills of hair cutting and styling to use at Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Center For Men.

For this shift, we will create a sign-up sheet prior to your scheduled arrival, and you will come with all the supplies to cut hair for the men residing at our Westplex Avenue campus in the near west side of Bloomington.

Depending on the duration of your stay and your speed you could cut between 5-20 heads during your shift. We are open to most days and times and are happy to work around your availability. Let's talk about your schedule!

Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Energy Navigator! Canvasser

Volunteers are needed to canvass neighborhoods and invite homeowners and renters to attend Energy Navigator! presentations.
Attendees will discover the benefits of energy-efficient appliances, such as HVAC
heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, solar, batteries, EVs, and more.
We will guide you through local incentives, rebates, and potential financing
options (up to 100% cost savings available).
Each volunteer team will contact about 30 homes over approximately two hours. Shifts will begin at 2 pm each Saturday and Sunday with training to deliver a brief benefits statement at the door. They will end with sharing snacks and information about the experience.

Website: https://www.bloomingtonenergyworks.com/energy-navigator

Organization: Bloomington Energy Works

Volunteers are needed to canvass neighborhoods and invite homeowners and renters to attend Energy Navigator! presentations.
Attendees will discover the benefits of energy-efficient appliances, such as HVAC
heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, solar, batteries, EVs, and more.
We will guide you through local incentives, rebates, and potential financing
options (up to 100% cost savings available).
Each volunteer team will contact about 30 homes over approximately two hours. Shifts will begin at 2 pm each Saturday and Sunday with training to deliver a brief benefits statement at the door. They will end with sharing snacks and information about the experience.

Website: https://www.bloomingtonenergyworks.com/energy-navigator

Organization: Bloomington Energy Works

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Snow Buddies 2025-2026

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.

Organization: City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility

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.

Organization: City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No