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.
Bloomington Youth Basketball Season II Coaching
City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation is seeking volunteer coaches for their Bloomington Youth Basketball League (BYB). This league focuses on basketball fundamentals and the application of learned skills during game participation. Coaches will teach players in grades K-6th.
Learn More & Register for the Mandatory Coaches Meeting: https://bton.in/BYBCoach
Registration Closes: September 23, 2026
Age Requirement: 18 and older
Contact: Cody Martin at cody.martin@bloomington.in.gov
CBVN Volunteer Fair Event Set-Up & Tear-Down
Looking for a quick and easy way to support local nonprofits? The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network needs volunteers to assist with set-up and tear-down of their CBVN Volunteer Fair event. The CBVN Volunteer Fair provides an opportunity for more than 30 local organizations to interact with community members and share information about their active volunteer opportunities.
Set-up volunteers will assist with the set-up of 8 tables and 16 chairs on the Fernandez Plaza in front of City Hall. At the end of the event, tear-down volunteers will tear down those same tables and chairs and store them in their designated storage areas.
Learn More: https://bton.in/BVNVol26
Location: Bloomington City Hall, 401 N. Morton, Suite 260, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Contact: Aubrey Seader (CBVN Coordinator) at aubrey.seader@bloomington.in.gov
Morning Chores at The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary
Interested in learning more about animal care? Become a Morning Chores volunteer at The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary. Volunteers will help sanctuary staff feed and care for the Sanctuary’s 115 goats and 80 chickens during the morning chores shift - from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day.
Learn More: https://bton.in/Chores
Location: 6030 E. Kent Road, Bloomington, IN, 47401
Contact: Ben Walker at ben@thegoatconspiracy.org
Wish List Spotlight:
Community Kitchen of Monroe County Wish List
Help Community Kitchen of Monroe County provide meals to anyone in need by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. The Community Kitchen’s Wish List items include canned fruit, canned vegetables, peanut butter, instant oatmeal, and more.
View the Community Kitchen Wish List at: https://bton.in/Kitchen
Location: 1515 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47403
Contact: Tim Clougher at 812-332-0999 or email assistantdirector@monroecommunitykitchen.com
To Deliver/Drop-Off Items: Donations can be dropped off at the main location on Rogers Street Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. or Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist .
