PRESS RELEASE: VolunteerBloomington! Weekly Features for Sept. 7 - Sept. 13, 2026

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.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair Volunteers

Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB) hosts the Bloomington Community Book Fair October 15-20, 2026 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The book fair features over 100,000 items – books and much more. All proceeds go to the food bank, which serves 5 million pounds of food to communities across South-Central Indiana every year. Volunteers will help HHFB produce their biggest annual fundraiser by unpacking and organizing book sale items, and helping out around the fairgrounds.

Dates: October 15 - 20, 2026

Learn More at: https://bton.in/HHFBBook 

Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W. Airport Road, Bloomington, IN, 47403

Contact: Madison Stratton at volunteer@hhfoodbank.org 

Teen Friendly: Bug Fest Volunteers

Help visitors learn all about amazing insects at Bloomington’s annual Bug Fest! Volunteers can share their interest in outdoor education with children via five different volunteer roles: Welcome Table, Games/Activities, Crafts, Toddler Area, and Floater. On-site training is provided.

Date: September 26, 2025

Age Requirement: 16 and up. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an Underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian.

Learn More: https://bton.in/BugFest 

Location: 2450 S. Endwright Road, Bloomington, IN, 47403

Contact: Emily Buuck at emily.buuck@bloomington.in.gov 

Marketing and Media for Musical Arts Youth Orchestra

Musical Arts Youth Orchestra (MAYO) is seeking a volunteer to help the organization create flyers and posters for community performances and youth music programs.

Learn More: https://bton.in/MAYO26 

Location: Virtual 

Contact: Sarah Olivo at smpolkolivo@gmail.com 

Wish List Spotlight:

Materials for the Arts Wish List

Help Monroe County Solid Waste Management District’s Materials for the Arts Program provide recycled and re-purposed materials for creativity to local nonprofits by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. The Materials for the Arts Wish List items include shopping carts, craft and art supplies, yarn, shells, various hand tools, and more. 

View the Materials for the Arts Wish List at: https://bton.in/MFAWish 

Location: 3400 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN, 47401

Contact: Mary Hunter at 812-349-2022 or email mhunter@mcswmd.org 

You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist .