The following is a press release written by Aubrey Seader 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.
Teen-Friendly: Refresh Food Collection Barrels for Area 10
Area 10 Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to refresh their Mobile Food Pantry food collection barrels. Volunteers will need to provide their own arts and crafts materials (such as paint, brushes, stickers, or collage supplies). Area 10 is able to assist with transport of the barrels to your location and with pickup of the barrels after they have been decorated.
Age Requirement: All ages, Teen Volunteers welcome
Learn More: https://bton.in/Barrel
Contact: Suzanne Donnelly at 812-935-2553 or email sdonnelly@area10agency.org
View more Teen Friendly Opportunities at bton.in/teen
Career Presenter Guest Volunteers
Do you have a great job that you love? Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington invites you to come to the clubs to share information on your career, why you chose it, and how you got to where you are now. Presentations should be around 30 minutes in length. A guide with tips and tricks for crafting an engaging presentation will be provided.
Learn More: https://bton.in/Career26
Location: at the Lincoln Street, Ferguson, or Ellettsville Clubs
Contact: Courtney Payne-Taylor at cpayne@bgcbloomington.org
My Sister’s Closet Inventory Sorting
My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County needs volunteers to help sort through clothing inventory in anticipation of their relocation to the College Mall. Tasks include assessing garment quality, sizing clothing departments, and sorting professional wear.
Learn More: https://bton.in/MSCVol
Location: 414 S. College Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47403
Contact: Kate Van Wyck (Retail Manager) at retailmanagersisterscloset@gmail.com or call 812-333-7710
Wish List Spotlight:
Groceries to Go Wish List
Help Groceries to Go at Bloomington Meals on Wheels, INC. provide supplemental food to Bloomington residents unable to access other food pantries (due to disability, illness, injury, or transportation) by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. Groceries to Go Wish List items include canned meat, canned vegetables, hearty canned soups, peanut butter, pasta sauce, and more.
View the Groceries to Go Wish List at: https://bton.in/Gro2Go
Location: 2620 N. Walnut Street, Suite 920, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Contact: Bloomington Meals on Wheels, INC. at 812-822-3124 or email info@bloomingtonmealsonwheels.org
To Deliver/Drop-Off Items: Call ahead to 812-822-3124 to arrange a drop-off time.
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist .
