The following is a press release written 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.
Fill the Gap: Summer Volunteer Opportunities at New Hope
Looking for a summer project? New Hope for Families is seeking additional volunteers for the summer months (June-August). Available roles include Early Learning Center Classroom Volunteer, Closing Volunteer, and Garden Volunteer.
Learn More: https://bton.in/NHSummer
Location: 1140 S. Morton Street, Bloomington, IN, 47403
Contact: Amber Griffin (Event & Volunteer Specialist) at amber@newhopeforfamilies.org or call 812-334-9840 ext. 119
View Opportunities to Fill the Gap: bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/fillthegap
Wylie House Museum Outdoor Garden Volunteer
Get outside this summer by helping tend the Wylie House Museum’s gorgeous gardens. The museum has a variety of native plants in addition to heirloom vegetables, herbs, and flowers. No experience is needed for volunteers and all materials are provided.
Age Requirements: 18 years old and older
Learn More: https://bton.in/Wylie26
Location: 317 E. 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, 47401
Contact: Melania N. Majowicz at memajo@iu.edu
Beacon, INC. Hospitality Desk Volunteers
Are you looking to make a direct impact on the lives of the most vulnerable in your community?
Beacon, INC. is looking for volunteers to work a 2-hour shift at The Shalom Center’s Hospitality Desk. Shifts are available any day Monday through Friday. Volunteers will distribute guests' mail and messages, assist with distributing toiletries and life essentials, and register guests to take showers, do laundry, or to see a crisis caseworker.
Learn More: https://bton.in/BHosp26
Location: The Shalom Center, 620 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN, 47401
Contact: Tory Crowe (Volunteer Coordinator) at tory@beaconinc.org
Wish List Spotlight:
Youth Art Backpacks Wish List
Help Cancer Support Community of South Central Indiana provide Youth Art Backpack kits to children impacted by cancer by fulfilling a wish from the Youth Art Backpacks Wish List. Both children who have cancer themselves, and children who have a parent or family member with cancer may receive Youth Art Backpacks. Wish list items include coloring books, blank books for creative writing, notebook journals, wooden picture frames for painting, and much more.
View the Youth Art Backpacks Wish List at: https://bton.in/YABCSC
Drop-off Location: 1719 W. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana at info@cancersupportscin.org or call 812-233-3286
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
