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.
United Way Day of Caring
United Way of South Central Indiana invites you to be a part of their annual Day of Caring this October. From helping residents clean their yards, to assisting nonprofits at their facilities, Day of Caring Volunteers can choose from a variety of ways to help support their community. Register as an individual, group/team, or family.
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 18 years old or older.
Learn More at: https://bton.in/UWCare
Location: Various locations
Contact: Carmen Chamorro (Community Impact Manager) at carmen@unitedwaysci.org
History Center Front Desk Volunteer
The Monroe County History Center is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Front Desk Volunteers. As a Front Desk Volunteer, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and informative environment for museum guests. This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage with visitors, gain experience in guest relations, and contribute to the success of museum operations.
Learn More: https://bton.in/HCFront
Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 18 years old or older
Location: 202 E. 6th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47408
Contact: Luke Anderson at education@monroehistory.org
Hoosiers Outrun Cancer Volunteers
Help support community members impacted by cancer by volunteering at Hoosiers Outrun Cancer. The largest and oldest 5K in the state of Indiana requires hundreds of volunteers to assist with set-up, packet pick up, directing traffic, supporting water stations and finish line refreshments, and cleaning up after the event.
Learn More: https://bton.in/HOC26
Location: 1001 E. 17th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47408
Contact: the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer Team at emily@cancersupportscin.org or call 812-233-3286
Wish List Spotlight:
Bloomington Thrift Shop Wish List
Help Bloomington Thrift Shop support local nonprofit agencies through their annual grant cycle by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. The Bloomington Thrift Shop Wish List items include quality, clean, gently-used clothing, housewares, jewelry, and collectibles. .
View the Bloomington Thrift Shop Wish List at: https://bton.in/BThrift
Location: 220 S Madison Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Contact: Bloomington Thrift Shop at btonthriftshop@gmail.com or call 812-332-5851
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist .
