The following is a press release written for Volunteer Bloomington.
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.
Caring Companions
Become a Caring Companion with Area 10 Agency on Aging and help older adults and individuals with disabilities remain independent, safe, and socially connected. As a volunteer, you’ll be matched with someone based on the types of support you’re comfortable providing. Supportive tasks could include friendly visiting, helping around the home, yard or garden help, pet care, and more. Volunteers are asked to commit to 1 hour per week for a minimum of 6 months.
Learn More at: https://bton.in/CareC26
Location: Various locations
Contact: Amy Wardlow (RSVP Volunteer Program Manager) at awardlow@area10agency.org
Dearly Departed Cemetery Tours
Explore the stories that have outlived the deceased at one of Bloomington's most historic cemeteries with live reenactors! Volunteers will assist City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation staff with setup and teardown, guiding parking, and greeting tour participants. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to go on a tour during their shift. On-site training provided.
Learn More: https://bton.in/Depart26
Age Requirement: 16 years old and older
Location: Rose Hill Cemetery, 930 W. 4th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404
Contact: Amy Leyenbeck at amy.leyenbeck@bloomington.in.gov
Community 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 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: Tiffany Broker (Volunteer Coordinator) at volunteer@hhfoodbank.org
Wish List Spotlight:
Monroe County CASA Wish List
Help Monroe County CASA ensure that the abused and neglected children of Monroe County live in safe permanent homes and have the opportunity to reach their full potential by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. Wish list items include board games, card games, puzzles, and gift cards from a variety of stores.
View the Monroe County CASA Wish List at: https://bton.in/CASAWish
Location: 101 W. Kirkwood Suite 321, Bloomington, IN 47404
Contact: Amber Shride at amber.shride@monroecountycasa.org or call (812) 333-2272
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
