The following is a press release from 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.
Teachers Warehouse Board Member Recruitment
Teachers Warehouse, “a store without a cash register” that provides free supplies to area students via their teachers, is seeking board members who share a strong passion for education. Requirements for board service include serving a 3-year team, attending bi-monthly meetings, and assisting with special events.
Learn More: https://bton.in/TWBoard
Location: 524 N. Fairview Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Contact: Marcus Debro at marcus.debro@gmail.com
Arbor Day Tree Planting
City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation invites you to assist their Urban Forestry staff in planting trees, getting hands-on experience while celebrating Arbor Day! Gloves, shovels, and on-site training are provided. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Meet at the red barn in Rogers Family Park.
Age Requirements: 16 and up. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian.
Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 2026, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Location: 1600 E. Elliston Drive, Bloomington, IN, 47401
Learn More: https://bton.in/arbor26
Contact: Haskell Smith at smithh@bloomington.in.gov
Wintercreeper Weed Wrangle for the Animals
Join Monroe County Identify & Reduce Invasive Species (MC-IRIS) at the City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control. Volunteers will be cutting large wintercreeper vines that are crawling up and threatening trees in the dog park. Tools and gloves will be provided. Bring water to drink.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Location: Bloomington Animal Care & Control, 3410 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN, 47401
Learn More at: https://bton.in/MCIRIS26
Contact: Ellen Jacquart (Chair) at mciris2022@gmail.com
Wish List Spotlight:
Crested Hill Refuge Wish List
Help Crested Hill Refuge offer Equine Assisted Services to people in need by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. Crested Hill Refuge aims to create a “transformative haven where all sentient beings have a safe space to heal from the sufferings of the world.”
View the Crested Hill Wish List at: https://bton.in/crest26
Location: 2025 North Russell Road, Bloomington, IN, 47408
Contact: Holly Cedar (Executive Director) at hcedar@crestedhill.org
To Deliver/Drop-Off Items: Call ahead to 812-272-5912 to make arrangements
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
