The following is a press release written Michelle Moss for the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network.
Fill the Volunteer Gap
Volunteering during holidays and Summer/Winter breaks is a HUGE help to organizations that utilize volunteers to maintain their services year-round. Whether it's a short-term opportunity or the beginning of a longer commitment, volunteering at these times of the year is essential.
Fill the Gap opportunities: www.bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/fillthegap
Contact: getconnected@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3433
HHFB Gardening (Open Hours)
Family-friending opportunity for volunteers 10 and older to help Hoosier Hills Food Bank tend to their 1-acre garden plot at Will Detmer Park.
Available shifts:
Mondays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Location: 4140 W. Vernal Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404
Learn more and sign up: tinyurl.com/HHFB-gardening
Contact: garden@hhfoodbank.org
Fun Day Volunteers
Join the fun at Stone Belt Arc's annual FUN DAY on Wednesday July 23th! Volunteers 14 years and older are needed to help welcome the riders from Journey of Hope ride into Bloomington, and support an afternoon of fun, connection, and food. This day brings so much joy, laughter, fun, and memories that last forever!
Available shifts:
- Shift 1 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m - help serve lunch and socialize
- Shift 2 - 1:00 p.m. to 3/3:30 p.m. - help lead and play games such as: corn hole, face painting, BINGO, Karaoke, Art/Crafts, and more
- Shift 3 - 11:00 a.m. to 3/3:30 p.m. - help with the entire event!
Location: 2815 E. 10th St., Bloomington, IN 47408
Learn more and sign up: tinyurl.com/2025-fun-day
Contact: Sarah McKenney at smckenney@stonebelt.org
Wish List Spotlight:
Bloomington Volunteer Network Community Wish List
Consider fulfilling a wish for one of the organizations that make up the Bloomington Volunteer Network Community Wish List. Nonprofit summer programs and services are in full swing, making it a perfect time to support their wish list needs.
To make a wish list donation:
- Visit tinyurl.com/community-wish-list to view current wish lists
- Choose a wish list you would like to support
- Make your donation
You can also find year-round in-kind donation needs on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist
