The following is a press release written by Michelle Moss for the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network.
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about local volunteer opportunities. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies.
Information and registration links for the following opportunities can be found at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
Holiday Market
Join Bloomington Parks and Recreation at the Holiday Market! Shop for your favorite locally grown farm products, as well as arts and fine crafts created by local artisans, all while listening to the music of the season. Children will have the chance to write and send a letter to Santa, and there will also be a photo booth set up to snap a photo for your family holiday cards! A friendly reminder to volunteers: this is the Saturday after Thanksgiving, so please be sure that you will be in town. Volunteers 16 yrs. and older are needed to assist with setup, participant raffle, staffing the information tent, artist booths, and teardown. On-site training provided. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an Underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian and must bring it with them when they arrive for their shift. This opportunity is wheelchair accessible.
Location: City Hall, 401 N. Morton St., Bloomington, IN 47404
Available shifts: Saturday, November 29
- 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Learn more and sign up: tinyurl.com/2025-holiday-market
Contact: Crystal Ritter at ritterc@bloomington.in.gov
Flying Faculty: Build Lessons That Push Back
My Flying University (MFU) needs your help to create online lessons that unpack current events and uncover the stories history tried to erase. MFU is a Bloomington-based nonprofit dedicated to helping learners make sense of the world through critical thinking, media literacy, and historical awareness. They are looking for educators, instructional designers, subject matter experts, and those with relevant lived experiences to help build digital lessons in WordPress for three core projects. No prior e-learning experience is required. If you’re comfortable with technology (or willing to learn), they will show you how to build engaging lessons using the templates and tools they provide. This is an ongoing, flexible, remote volunteer opportunity that is suitable for anyone who wants to help make truth, context, and history accessible to all.
Learn more and sign up: tinyurl.com/flying-faculty
Contact: info@myflyinguniversity.org
Become a Tax Hero with United Way South Central Indiana!
Join the volunteer team and make a real impact this tax season! The Free Community Tax Service, led by United Way South Central Indiana, provides free federal and state tax preparation to low- and moderate-income residents across south central Indiana (Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties). Last year, 78 volunteers helped file 851 returns, saving residents over $212,750 in tax preparation fees and bringing back more than $1,047,364 in refunds and credits! Volunteer Roles: Greeter, Bilingual Interpreter, Intake Specialists*, Tax Preparers*, Quality Reviewers*, Assistant Site Coordinator* (*IRS certification required — training and certification are completely FREE!) No prior experience needed! You’ll gain valuable skills, professional experience, and make a lasting impact on your community.
Time commitment: 1 shift (3 to 4 hrs.) per week, late January to early April. Flexible scheduling available.
Recruitment closes: First week of January 2026
Learn more and fill out their interest form: tinyurl.com/United-Way-tax-hero
Contact: info@monroeunitedway.org
Wish List Spotlight:
Community Wish List
Consider fulfilling a wish for one of the organizations that make up the Bloomington Volunteer Network Community Wish List. Wishes range from clothing and household items to craft and project supplies.
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 atbloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
