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: IU Hilltop Garden Summer Support
Help IU Hilltop Garden and Nature Center maintain their gardens by weeding, watering, pruning, mulching, cleaning signs, restocking brochures, maintaining bird baths, or other tasks as needed throughout the summer months.
Learn More: https://bton.in/Summer26
Location: 2367 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Contact: Lea Woodard (Manager) at hilltop@iu.edu or call 812-855-8808
View Opportunities to Fill the Gap: bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/fillthegap
2026 Taste of Bloomington Volunteers
Help make the 2026 Taste of Bloomington event possible by becoming a day-of volunteer. The Taste of Bloomington is looking for volunteers to staff Help Desks, help in the Kid Zone, provide Entertainment/Restaurant Support, Traffic, and more. Hang out with fantastic people, have a ton of fun, score a free Taste t-shirt, and enjoy delicious food.
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Learn More: https://bton.in/Taste26
Location: 210 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47408
Contact: Maddie Kerr (Volunteer Committee Chair) at tasteofbtownvolunteers@gmail.com
Stone Belt Fun Day Volunteer
Help Stone Belt host a Fun Day of activities, food, fun, and connection. Volunteer to help out with bingo, coordinate a karaoke dance party, serve food, or facilitate a variety of crafts and games. Multiple shifts are available.
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Learn More: https://bton.in/SBFunDay
Location: 2815 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47408
Contact: Sarah McKenney (Volunteer Coordinator) at smckenney@stonebelt.org
Wish List Spotlight:
Pathways Food Pantry Wish List
Help Pathways provide high-quality, affordable early learning and promote economic mobility for families by fulfilling a wish from the Pathways Food Pantry Wish List. Wish list items include nonperishable pantry staples for cooking and baking as well as hygiene products for adults and children.
View the Pathways Food Pantry List at: https://bton.in/PathWish
Location: 827 W. 14th Court, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Contact: Jacky Perez 812-339-3429 ext 24
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
