BCHS Barn Sale - Donation Days and Sale Days Help
Brown County Humane Society needs volunteers 15 years and older are needed to support their annual BCHS Barn Sale between August 1 and August 9. Whether you can spare a few hours, half a day, or a full day, your help is greatly appreciated. With over 150 volunteers needed, this is a great volunteer project for groups. Snacks and water provided.
Available shifts:
- Donation Processing - Aug. 1 to Aug. 4, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Pre-Sale Prep - Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 8:00 a.m. to ~6:00 p.m.
- Sale Days Help - Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Away A Day RV Campground
5515 IN-46 East
Nashville, IN 47448
Donation and Pre-Sale Prep sign up: tinyurl.com/donations-and-pre-sale-help
Sale Days Help sign up: tinyurl.com/sale-days
Contact: Megan at 317-946-8235 or volunteer@bchumane.org.
Drool in the Pool
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation is hosting its 20th annual Drool in the Pool event on August 6 and 7 this year! Volunteers 16 years and older are needed to assist with dog check-in, interact with dogs and their owners, and help keep the area clean and safe. On-site training provided. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an Underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian. This is an outdoor event. If the weather seems questionable, please plan to show up anyway, and the on-site supervisor will decide whether to proceed with the event.
Available shifts:
- Aug 6 and 7, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Mills Pool
1100 W. 14th St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Learn more and sign up: tinyurl.com/2025-drool-in-the-pool
Contact: Bill Ream at reamw@bloomington.in.gov
Volunteer at ReStore
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County - ReStore is looking for volunteers 14 years and older. Three ongoing volunteer positions are available: Cashiers, Donation Intake Assistants, and Showroom Assistants. Each shift runs approximately 2 hours.
ReStore hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Closed Sunday & Monday
Location:
850 S Auto Mall Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
Learn more and find their registration link: tinyurl.com/volunteer-restore
Contact: Jess Grannan at grannan@monroecountyhabitat.org
Wish List Spotlight:
New Hope Wish List
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 the necessary essentials, food, and the support they need to move from homelessness to stable housing.
Donations: Accepted most weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call their office at 812-334-9840 in advance to arrange delivery.
Location:
1140 S Morton St
Bloomington, IN 47403
Contact: For questions or special arrangements, email thom@newhope4families.org
Featured Wishes:
- Bath towels
- Bed pillows
- Forks and spoons
- Shampoo and conditioner (including natural hair care products)
- Body wash
- Diapers (sizes 3–8) and Pull-ups (any size)
- Baby wipes (unscented)
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- And more
You can also find year-round in-kind donation needs on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist
