Volunteer: Food Pantry OrganizationWith 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: Bike Project Shop Cleanup Day!Looking for a place to help out your community on MLK Day? Head to the Bike Project (behind Bloomingfoods West on the B-Line) where we'll be cleaning and organizing the shop starting at 4p! If you've ever been here, you know that we have a lot of stuff, that stuff is everywhere, and we can always use extra hands to get the place organized. No bicycle maintenance experience necessary for this session, just an urge to tidy up and make the shop easier to navigate for the community. See you soon. Organization: Bloomington Community Bike Project Looking for a place to help out your community on MLK Day? Head to the Bike Project (behind Bloomingfoods West on the B-Line) where we'll be cleaning and organizing the shop starting at 4p! If you've ever been here, you know that we have a lot of stuff, that stuff is everywhere, and we can always use extra hands to get the place organized. No bicycle maintenance experience necessary for this session, just an urge to tidy up and make the shop easier to navigate for the community. See you soon. Organization: Bloomington Community Bike Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 47404 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Lincoln Street Club Reading Fest | Inspire a life of reading!Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week. A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning! One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor! Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:50 pm. Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all. We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members. We will be reading with kids until 5:55 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day. Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join! We would love to welcome you to this great event!! If there is an obstacle signing up on Bloomington Volunteer Network you can simply email cpayne@bgcbloomington.org with the event that you would like to attend and we can do that for you. Or you can text or call 812-322-5254. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week. A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning! One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor! Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:50 pm. Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all. We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members. We will be reading with kids until 5:55 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day. Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join! We would love to welcome you to this great event!! If there is an obstacle signing up on Bloomington Volunteer Network you can simply email cpayne@bgcbloomington.org with the event that you would like to attend and we can do that for you. Or you can text or call 812-322-5254. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 21, 2026 Zip Code: 47401 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Ellettsville Club Reading Fest | Inspire a life of reading!Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week. A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning! One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor! Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:50 pm. Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all. We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members. We will be reading with kids until 5:55 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day. Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join! We would love to welcome you to this great event!! If there is an obstacle signing up on Bloomington Volunteer Network you can simply email cpayne@bgcbloomington.org with the event that you would like to attend and we can do that for you. Or you can text or call 812-322-5254. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week. A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning! One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor! Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:50 pm. Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all. We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members. We will be reading with kids until 5:55 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day. Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join! We would love to welcome you to this great event!! If there is an obstacle signing up on Bloomington Volunteer Network you can simply email cpayne@bgcbloomington.org with the event that you would like to attend and we can do that for you. Or you can text or call 812-322-5254. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 22, 2026 Zip Code: 47429 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Meal ServiceA 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 GuestsEquip 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 AssemblyBless 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 monthOrganization: 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 monthOrganization: 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 PrepVolunteers 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 SupportHospitality 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 RunnersConsidering 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: Deep CleaningFrom emergency shelter, restroom/shower facilities, a commercial kitchen and cafeteria, community day rooms, long-term, residential programming, and communal space, Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's team has a lot to maintain each and every day. We're looking for volunteer groups to walk alongside us to deep clean facilities within our Westplex Avenue campus on Saturday mornings. Due to our campus being renovated, please park in front of Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Annex (135 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404) upon arrival. Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington From emergency shelter, restroom/shower facilities, a commercial kitchen and cafeteria, community day rooms, long-term, residential programming, and communal space, Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's team has a lot to maintain each and every day. We're looking for volunteer groups to walk alongside us to deep clean facilities within our Westplex Avenue campus on Saturday mornings. Due to our campus being renovated, please park in front of Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's Annex (135 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404) upon arrival. Organization: Wheeler Mission--Bloomington Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 47404 Allow Groups: Yes |
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/StylistsWe 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: Ferguson Crestmont Club Reading Fest | Inspire a life of reading!Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week. A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning! One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor! Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:50 pm. Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all. We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members. We will be reading with kids until 5:55 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day. Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join! We would love to welcome you to this great event!! If there is an obstacle signing up on Bloomington Volunteer Network you can simply email cpayne@bgcbloomington.org with the event that you would like to attend and we can do that for you. Or you can text or call 812-322-5254. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Reading Fest is a week long celebration in all of the Boys & Girls Club sites. Members have a week full of reading inspired programs and chances to read to achieve goals for the week. A week of reading inspiration to inspire a life of reading and learning! One special day at each Club we invite volunteers from the community to join us in the Club and help our young readers explore a book with a great community mentor! Volunteers will arrive at the Club by 4:50 pm. Our volunteer coordinators will greet all volunteers and walk you through process and provide helpful tips for a quality experience for all. We will join a program space, select a book and read to 1-2 members. We will be reading with kids until 5:55 pm when we will all help the members put everything away and prepare to transition to the final program of the day. Sometimes you will have the same youth for the full time but sometimes a child may be picked up during the program and we will welcome a new member to join! We would love to welcome you to this great event!! If there is an obstacle signing up on Bloomington Volunteer Network you can simply email cpayne@bgcbloomington.org with the event that you would like to attend and we can do that for you. Or you can text or call 812-322-5254. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 23, 2026 Zip Code: 47404 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Native Plant Winter SowingAll are invited to the Harmony School gymnasium between 1 and 3 Monday January 19 (MLK Day). We'll be hosting a winter sowing of native seeds. We'll have everything you need but if you have an empty gallon jug (clean), please bring it. We will give you a choice of a dozen important native seeds. You can use the germinated plants at your home but we hope you will share some with us to sell at our September native plant sale. Organization: MC-IRIS All are invited to the Harmony School gymnasium between 1 and 3 Monday January 19 (MLK Day). We'll be hosting a winter sowing of native seeds. We'll have everything you need but if you have an empty gallon jug (clean), please bring it. We will give you a choice of a dozen important native seeds. You can use the germinated plants at your home but we hope you will share some with us to sell at our September native plant sale. Organization: MC-IRIS Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 47401 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Energy Navigator! CanvasserVolunteers are needed to canvass neighborhoods and invite homeowners and renters to attend Energy Navigator! presentations. 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. 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 2025-2026Volunteer 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 |
Volunteer: Food Drive Transport VolunteerFOOD DRIVE TRANSPORT VOLUNTEER
MLK Day - January 19th, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm Every year on MLK day, Stone Belt hosts a food drive at a few local Krogers. People with disabilities encourage shoppers to pick up a few items while they shop and donate them. All food donations then go to Community Kitchen for their food pantry.WE NEED YOU TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! We need 2 volunteers who can make a couple trips and load donations from Kroger locations into their car, and drive donations to Community Kitchen. What you need: 1. A vehicle that can carry about 6 carts of groceries. If you have a 4 door sedan that is completely cleaned out and available to groceries, this will work. 2. Ability to carry groceries. On the day of, you will first meet at Stone Belt's location - 2815 E. 10th St. Bloomington, IN 47408. You will get more specific instructions and then be sent on your way. Organization: Stone Belt FOOD DRIVE TRANSPORT VOLUNTEER
MLK Day - January 19th, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm Every year on MLK day, Stone Belt hosts a food drive at a few local Krogers. People with disabilities encourage shoppers to pick up a few items while they shop and donate them. All food donations then go to Community Kitchen for their food pantry.WE NEED YOU TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! We need 2 volunteers who can make a couple trips and load donations from Kroger locations into their car, and drive donations to Community Kitchen. What you need: 1. A vehicle that can carry about 6 carts of groceries. If you have a 4 door sedan that is completely cleaned out and available to groceries, this will work. 2. Ability to carry groceries. On the day of, you will first meet at Stone Belt's location - 2815 E. 10th St. Bloomington, IN 47408. You will get more specific instructions and then be sent on your way. Organization: Stone Belt Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 47408-2601 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MLK 2026 - 40 Days of PeaceMy Sister’s Closet of Monroe County “Ensuring Continued Workforce Support for Women Overcoming Poverty” - Individuals and Groups are welcome (ages 16+) My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County is a non-profit organization established to build a stronger community and promote economic self-sufficiency. We accomplish this mission by providing women with professional support services & tools for success. During this coming MLK season’s 40 Days of Peace, My Sister’s Closet will host multiple volunteer opportunities. These will help ensure our organization’s continued ability to provide essential tools and resources to low-income women looking for employment. The ultimate objective of these efforts will be to provide vulnerable populations with the ability to: 1) Improve their family’s economic status and, 2) increase the future positive outcomes for their children. Volunteer opportunities could include: 1) Site Cleaning. 2) Shoe and purse shining. 3) Donation sorting. 4) Seasonal relocation of donations. 5) Data Entry. 6) Tagging. 7) Maintenance. 8) Organizing specialty areas for client services. 9) Shelf assembly. 10) Ready-2-Work – Video training & development for client programming. (For mentors and client service advocates). When volunteering during the 40 Days of Peace, we would like you to reflect on the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. - How do we all experience peace when we are concerned about the well-being of others? Covid-19 Safety Measurements at My Sister’s Closet include: - Electrostatic HVAC Filter – Kills Viruses, Bacteria, Mold … etc. 24/7 every few minutes For groups and individuals interested in participating, the following dates are available (with a minimum 2-hour increments). MLK's 40 Days of Peace DAY OF YOUR SHIFT: Please check in with an MSC Team member at the front desk upon entering the store, letting them know that you are volunteering for the MLK Day of Service (or 40 Days of Peace). (Feel free to wait for others, if part of a team). Log-in to Civic Champs when ready to begin your shift to record your time. Volunteers may be INSIDE and OUTSIDE during their shift. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, suitable for a professional place of business (no cut-off shorts, dresses, or clothing that is full of holes or frayed). Shoes should be closed-toed, as you may be moving around store fixtures and bins, etc. Please contact the store at 812-333-7710 with any concerns on the day of your shift. For any questions or concerns related to My Sister's Closet MLK Day of Service and 40 Days of Peace, please get in touch with My Sister's Closet at info@sisterscloset.org or call 812-333-7710 during business hours. Organization: My Sister's Closet Of Monroe County Inc. My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County “Ensuring Continued Workforce Support for Women Overcoming Poverty” - Individuals and Groups are welcome (ages 16+) My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County is a non-profit organization established to build a stronger community and promote economic self-sufficiency. We accomplish this mission by providing women with professional support services & tools for success. During this coming MLK season’s 40 Days of Peace, My Sister’s Closet will host multiple volunteer opportunities. These will help ensure our organization’s continued ability to provide essential tools and resources to low-income women looking for employment. The ultimate objective of these efforts will be to provide vulnerable populations with the ability to: 1) Improve their family’s economic status and, 2) increase the future positive outcomes for their children. Volunteer opportunities could include: 1) Site Cleaning. 2) Shoe and purse shining. 3) Donation sorting. 4) Seasonal relocation of donations. 5) Data Entry. 6) Tagging. 7) Maintenance. 8) Organizing specialty areas for client services. 9) Shelf assembly. 10) Ready-2-Work – Video training & development for client programming. (For mentors and client service advocates). When volunteering during the 40 Days of Peace, we would like you to reflect on the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. - How do we all experience peace when we are concerned about the well-being of others? Covid-19 Safety Measurements at My Sister’s Closet include: - Electrostatic HVAC Filter – Kills Viruses, Bacteria, Mold … etc. 24/7 every few minutes For groups and individuals interested in participating, the following dates are available (with a minimum 2-hour increments). MLK's 40 Days of Peace DAY OF YOUR SHIFT: Please check in with an MSC Team member at the front desk upon entering the store, letting them know that you are volunteering for the MLK Day of Service (or 40 Days of Peace). (Feel free to wait for others, if part of a team). Log-in to Civic Champs when ready to begin your shift to record your time. Volunteers may be INSIDE and OUTSIDE during their shift. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, suitable for a professional place of business (no cut-off shorts, dresses, or clothing that is full of holes or frayed). Shoes should be closed-toed, as you may be moving around store fixtures and bins, etc. Please contact the store at 812-333-7710 with any concerns on the day of your shift. For any questions or concerns related to My Sister's Closet MLK Day of Service and 40 Days of Peace, please get in touch with My Sister's Closet at info@sisterscloset.org or call 812-333-7710 during business hours. Organization: My Sister's Closet Of Monroe County Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 47403 Allow Groups: Yes |