Spooktacular Volunteer Opportunities. ZooBoo returns to the Indianapolis Zoo this fall, and we are seeking volunteers ages 16 and older for another season of family-friendly fun. Volunteer opportunities are available five nights a week—Wednesday through Sunday. As a thank you for your time, volunteers will receive 2 complimentary general admission Zoo tickets at the end of the shift for a future visit.
Volunteers Needed for check-in, food, games, activities, set-up, take down and more. Capes & Crowns is a unique Adventure and community fundraising walk that will bring together our enrolled families, community members, and local businesses in a meaningful way.
The day will feature a short, accessible walk, Touch-A-Truck, Meet & Greets with princesses & superheroes, Resource tables with activities, bounce houses, and more!
A Kid Again Indiana serves children with life-threatening conditions and their families through cost-free, fun-filled destination events throughout the year that they call Adventures. Through these Adventures, families can take a break from doctor visits and hospital stays and enjoy quality time together.
Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction by building community, stability, and encouragement through early‑morning walk/run groups. Volunteers walk or run alongside residents three mornings per week, offering connection, motivation, and accountability as they work toward employment and housing goals. Come once to try it out […]
Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction by building community, stability, and encouragement through early‑morning walk/run groups. Volunteers walk or run alongside residents three mornings per week, offering connection, motivation, and accountability as they work toward employment and housing goals. Come once to try it out […]
Volunteers are needed for this family-friendly, mildly scary, multi-day Headless Horseman Festival.
This hair-raising event runs Thursday through Sunday evenings throughout October. Volunteers are needed to help with the tubing hill, assist with the concessions, and help load and unload hayride passengers. All volunteers receive a light meal and 1 free ticket to attend another CP festival night, just for fun, each time they volunteer!
Discover local organizations. Find your civic match. Meet people. Get #IndyVolved. IndyVolved is Indianapolis’ premier volunteer and civic engagement fair, connecting hundreds of local nonprofits and other civic organizations with thousands of people looking to connect to their city and make a difference. Whether you’re searching for your next volunteer opportunity, looking to showcase your […]
In Indiana, basketball brings us together. This time, it helps beat cancer. The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is teaming up with Gus Macker to launch a brand-new community tradition: a 3-on-3 basketball tournament benefiting cancer research at IU. On Oct. 3-4, join survivors, supporters, researchers, clinicians, staff, and basketball fans from across the Midwest at […]
Volunteers Needed for set up, registration, scorekeeping, etc. The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is teaming up with Gus Macker to launch a brand-new community tradition: a 3-on-3 basketball tournament benefiting cancer research at IU. Join survivors, supporters, researchers, clinicians, staff, and basketball fans from across the Midwest to turn teamwork into breakthroughs against cancer.
From the lab to the clinic to the court, we are changing the game against cancer every day. Now, we’re inviting the community to join us in a whole new way — with sneakers on the gym floor, fans in the stands, and a shared commitment to advancing lifechanging research.
Welcome Ambassadors and Event Setup and Tear Down Help Needed. Spend a few hours volunteering and enjoy free access to the festival. Here you’ll find traditional arts and crafts, Durstig games, live wiener dog races, Zwergenland for the kids, traditional German food and beverages, and so much more. All proceeds from GermanFest benefit the maintenance and care of the historic Athenaeum
Activities include a scarecrow trail, campfires, animal encounters, inflatables, games, crafts, music, food trucks, and more! Help make the Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival a success! We are seeking volunteers to help with campfires, s'mores kits, a corn maze, photo ops, crafts, pumpkin carving, shuttle help,and carnival games. Volunteers under the age of 13 must be […]
Volunteers Needed Friday and Saturday for Packet Pickup, Gear Checks, Sales, and Post Race Celebration. The Indy Half Marathon winds through historic Lawrence and Fort Harison State Park, and is nationally recognized by Runner's World for it's stunning, scenic course.
Beyond Monumental is a not-for-profit actively supporting youth health and well-being by providing access to exceptional events and programs centered around the sport of running. Take part in this fun and vital mission by volunteering for the half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids one-mile run in this beautiful and historic park.
Event Volunteers Needed. Celebrate the strength and resilience of all people affected by breast cancer while also raising vital funds to invest in groundbreaking breast cancer research AND provide real-time assistance to help with treatment, medication, transportation services, and so much more. From helping us set up the expo area to distributing water along the course, there are plenty of ways to get involved!
Volunteers are needed for Check-in / registration, Wayfinding, Storytime assistance, Room assistance, Writing workshop assistance, Set-up, and Tear-down. Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest is a free one-day, all-ages literary festival that engages our central Indiana community in enjoying words, books, and ideas, and connecting with their creators. We bring together experienced poets, authors, journalists, spoken-word artists, and other creatives to engage attendees with writing workshops, panels, meet-and-greets, performances, and more. New this year as part of the festival is a local author fair, held in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, to be held on the campus of Herron High School.
Facilitators, Photographers, Sales, Check-In, Medical, Scorekeepers and More Needed. EKS Weekend is home to four state championship events: cornhole, distance run and walk, flag football, and soccer. All EKS Weekend events are free and open to the public. Come cheer on our amazing athletes!
Theater Volunteers Needed. The Heartland International Film Festival returns to connect audiences and filmmakers through the transformative power of film. The festival is an 11-day celebration of 100+ films, 100+ filmmakers, and at several venues across the city. It takes hundreds of volunteers to help put on the Heartland International Film Festival, Indy Shorts International Film Festival and year-round programs in all aspects, including the planning of events, working at the theaters and providing our signature Hoosier hospitality for filmmakers and guests.
Expo Volunteers Needed. Want to witness first-hand the eyes of children light up as they perform hands-on science? Celebrate Science Indiana (CSI) needs YOUR help! Indiana’s Premiere Science Festival, Celebrate Science Indiana, is taking place in the Exposition Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Science has a unique ability to inspire wonder, curiosity, and innovation. The festival aims to highlight the importance and value of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, research, and careers to our Indiana youth and all Hoosiers.
Join us in honoring Indigenous cultures and histories by volunteering to help the Eiteljorg Museum with their Indigenous Peoples' Day Community Celebration! This special day is filled with vibrant performances, hands-on activities, and opportunities for learning—and we need your help to make it all happen. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming and engaging experience for all visitors.
Whether you're greeting guests, assisting with cultural demonstrations, or helping with children’s crafts, your time and energy will help celebrate and uplift Native voices. No prior experience is needed—just a positive attitude and a willingness to support Indigenous communities and education.
Coats for Kids is The Salvation Army's annual coat event where we provide thousands of children in need with new and gently used coats. With our partners, WTHR and Classic Cleaners, families will come to the Indiana State Fairgrounds to shop and receive coats for their children. Volunteers will provide support during the set up […]
The Indianapolis Ambassadors will revisit Indy’s Cultural Trail to see their expanded office and learn about their updated volunteer programs. Jillian Pierce, Volunteer Coordinator will enlighten us on the significance of Indy’s Cultural Trail and of ways that we can contribute as volunteers to this jewel of the city. The office is at 132 W. […]
Warm-up, Band Flow, and Photo Helpers Needed. The Bands of America Super Regional Championship is a high-level marching band competition featuring over 60 high school bands from Indiana and surrounding states in a two-day event. It includes preliminary competitions on Friday followed by a finals competition on Saturday evening for the top 14 bands selected from preliminaries. The event showcases outstanding music, choreography, and visual performances, judged by nationally recognized experts.
Coats for Kids is The Salvation Army's annual coat event where we provide thousands of children in need with new and gently used coats. With our partners, WTHR and Classic Cleaners, families will come to the Indiana State Fairgrounds to shop and receive coats for their children. Volunteers will help shop with families to select […]
Hundreds of Volunteers Needed. More than 70,000 high achievers and future leaders will share experiences, compete for awards and, most importantly, learn and lead through unique activities such as career success and leadership seminars, educational tours and interactive, motivational speeches.
A Horde of Volunteers Needed. The Historic Irvington Halloween Festival is a week of events including a run, contests, storytelling, ghost tours, live theater, a haunted puppet show and dozens of other events. The festival culminates on Saturday with a street fair which includes over 120 vendors, live-music and a costume parade. There are hundreds of volunteer shifts available to put on this amazing event!.
Volunteers needed for museum store, art activities, greeting, galleries, surveys, and tear downSign up to help the Eiteljorg Museum celebrate Day of the Dead! There will be storytelling, dance performances, artist demonstrations, and more! Volunteers are needed to help throughout the day with wayfinding, greeting, museum store sales, and art activities. Bilingual volunteers encouraged to apply.
😱 IA Social: Night Out in Sleepy Hollow, Thurs Oct 29th 6-8pm, Irving Circle Park All are welcome to enjoy haunted tales, a live performance, and great company! Indy Ambassadors members are attending A Night Out in Sleepy Hollow together as a group. This event is hosted by the Irvington Halloween Festival, now in its […]
Great opportunity for anyone wanting to get creative! Volunteers will decorate and write messages in birthday cards for teens and young adults with lived experience in foster care. We will create over 500 cards to send to program participants across the country. Foster Success is a non-profit that supports teens and young adults, ages 14-26, transitioning […]