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.
Board Members Needed for Hoosier United Rugby Club
Hoosier United Rugby Club is looking for board members to serve as stewards of the organization’s mission to provide safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate rugby programs for youth across Monroe, Owen, Lawrence, Brown, Jackson, Greene, and Morgan counties. Board members are responsible for the governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction of the club.
Age Requirement: 18 years old and older
Learn More: https://bton.in/Rugby26
Contact: Chris Snell (Board President) at hoosierunitedrugby@gmail.com
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
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
Join the Bloomington Creative Glass Center for our 17th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch! Every October, we celebrate the season with over 1,000 stunning blown glass pumpkins displayed for sale on the Bloomington Courthouse Lawn. Event volunteers get a t-shirt and the chance to buy a pumpkin before the patch opens.
Learn More: https://bton.in/Patch26
Location: 100 W. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Contact: Courtney Hallows at volunteer@bcgcglass.org
Wish List Spotlight:
Tandem Wish List
Help Tandem Community Birth Center & Postpartum House serve young families in Bloomington by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. Tandem’s Wish List items include printer toner, diapers, fragrance-free wipes, car seats, and more.
View the Tandem Wish List at: https://bton.in/TWish
Location: 2613 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN, 47401
Contact: Erin Loughery (Office Manager) at 812-727-0134 or email erin@tandembloomington.org
To Deliver/Drop-Off Items: Donations can be delivered to Tandem during business hours.
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist
