The following is a press release written by Aubrey Seader for the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network.
Information and registration links for the following opportunities can be found at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
Christmas Day Meal Celebration Volunteers
Share your smile and hospitality with Wheeler Mission--Bloomington's guests experiencing hunger and homelessness on Christmas Day. Wheeler Mission’s free community meal will take place on Christmas Day between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M. at their Emergency Shelter Services facility. Bring your family and/or friends to serve at one of both of their afternoon shifts.
Learn more and sign up at: https://bton.in/Xmas25
Location: 201 S. Westplex Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Contact: Song Brewer at songbrewer@wheelermission.org
Become a Buskirk-Chumley Theater Usher
Buskirk-Chumley Theater (BCT) volunteer ushers are responsible for making each event at the theater a success. Volunteers welcome and direct guests, take tickets, help patrons find their seats, hand out programs, and help to make the event run smoothly. Ushering at the BCT is a great way to get involved in arts and entertainment in Bloomington.
Ushers must attend mandatory usher training. The next training is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
Learn more, review the opportunity requirements, and sign up at: https://bton.in/Usher25
Contact: Jordan Ferguson at events@buskirkchumley.org
Animal Care Volunteers at WildCare, Inc.
At WildCare, Inc., wildlife rehabilitation volunteers assist in hands-on wildlife rehabilitation for ~1,500 animals annually. Every day is different and while volunteering you'll work under the direction of a licensed rehabilitator to provide care for a multitude of species. One day you might be assisting in giving fluids to a Great Horned Owl, another you might be learning how to tube feed orphaned rabbits. If tube feeding opossum joeys is less your style, some volunteers choose to prioritize keeping up with laundry and dishes. Volunteering is individualized to your preferences and wants.
Location: 198 N Hartstrait Road, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Learn more and sign up: https://bton.in/Wild25
Contact: The Animal Care Technician Team at admin@wildcareinc.org
Wish List Spotlight:
New Hope for Families Wish List
Donations to New Hope For Families’ Wish List will directly benefit families in our community navigating the crisis of homelessness. New Hope’s staff members work with families to make sure they have necessary essentials, food, and the support they need to move from homelessness to stable housing.
View the New Hope for Families Wish List at https://bton.in/Hope25
Donation Hours: Donations accepted most weekdays, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Contact: the New Hope for Families office at 812-334-9840 in advance to arrange delivery
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
