The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing mentoring, leadership development, and educational opportunities for African American males in the Indianapolis community. The organization was founded in 1995 and has since grown to become a significant force in the community, serving thousands of young men and their families.
The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to support their mission of providing mentoring, leadership development, and educational opportunities for African American males. Some of the volunteer opportunities they have include:
If you’re interested in volunteering with the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, you can visit their website or contact them directly for more information:
The 500 Festival, a not-for-profit community organization, was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the greatest race in the world. Over the past 60+ years, the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the nation. Each year, 500,000 Hoosiers and visitors participated in festival activities throughout the month of May. Whether they were athletes running the Mini-Marathon, fourth-grade students participating in the Education Program, families enjoying the state’s largest festival for kids, or spectators being dazzled by one of the nation’s premier parades, they were there, celebrating the legacy.
No other singular sporting event in the world has a legacy like the Indianapolis 500. No other event has shaped and defined a city and state and its people like the Indianapolis 500.
As a nonprofit organization, the 500 Festival depends on the commitment of thousands of volunteers to guarantee that our annual events and initiatives enhance the lives of over half a million individuals. United by the Hoosier spirit, our volunteers collaborate to shape a vibrant and meaningful community-driven journey leading up to the Indianapolis 500. The 500 Festival deeply appreciates the dedication and passion of our volunteers year after year.
500 Festival Volunteers are a testament to the power of community and shared dedication. Each year, we rely on an extensive team of passionate volunteers who selflessly contribute their time and energy to ensure that our events and programs bring joy and enrichment to the lives of more than half a million individuals. In true Hoosier spirit, our volunteers come together to shape a dynamic and impactful journey leading up to the iconic Indianapolis 500. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering commitment and enthusiasm that our volunteers bring to this collective effort.
91 Place is a transitional housing program on the near-east side of Indianapolis serving youth ages 18-24 facing homelessness. We are a home with community, relationships, and a familial environment at its core, and we aim to be a safe place for unhoused youth to live, grow, and thrive.
Join our dedicated team of volunteers and make a tangible impact on the lives of unhoused youth. Whether it’s lending a hand with cleaning & maintenance at one of our homes, helping at events, or sharing your skills, your time and commitment contribute to creating a positive and transformative environment for our residents.
A Kid Again Indiana is honored to serve families who are raising children living with life-threatening conditions across entire state of Indiana. We do so by providing cost-free, fun-filled destination events throughout the year that we call Adventures.
Through these Adventures, families can take a break from doctor visits and hospital stays and enjoy quality time together. Enrollment is open to families with children under 20 years of age whose diagnosis is deemed life-threatening by a medical professional.
Calling all Adventure enthusiasts and kind-hearted souls! Becoming a volunteer with A Kid Again is your ticket to experiencing the magic of making dreams come true. As a volunteer, you’ll be right there, creating unforgettable moments of joy for children and families facing life-threatening conditions. Join our incredible team, unleash your inner superhero and make a difference that will leave a lasting impact. Are you ready to embark on an Adventure that will touch lives and warm hearts? Let’s dive in and spread smiles together!
What if you could help over 1,600 children and adults in one year and have a ton of fun while doing it? When you join our herd of volunteers, you can do just that! Learn more on our website at https://agaperiding.org/volunteer/ There are still spots available in our February Volunteer Orientation sessions! What are you waiting for?! Multiple regular, weekly, volunteer opportunities that offer many different experiences. Consider joining Agape in their mission, and become a volunteer today! No experience necessary, just a heart to serve and the willingness to learn.
AGAPE NORTH
24970 Mt. Pleasant Road
Cicero, IN 46034
(317) 773-7433
AGAPE EAST
531 W. 100 S.
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-2276
The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to promoting awareness of the latest Alzheimer’s research, resources, and news. Through their many initiatives and worldwide reach, the Alzheimer’s Association leads the charge in Alzheimer’s care, support, research and advocacy.
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter provides services to 73 counties in Indiana.
The Alzheimer’s Association provides care and support for those living with the disease and their caregivers. We also offer education programs to help both those affected, and the general public better understand Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Programs volunteers are needed to serve as:
https://www.alz.org/indiana/volunteer
The Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people across 104 counties in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. The American Red Cross has been serving the people of Indiana for more than 100 years. Translate your care and concern for people down the street, across the country and around the world through our humanitarian work.
Mission
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Vision
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that:
The Red Cross helps individuals, families, and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. From home fires to tornadoes to floods, the Red Cross is there to provide hope and help.
Our Facilities department utilizes volunteers in a variety of roles, from groups who assist with vehicle cleaning to individuals who help with front desk service or fix-it projects around the building.
Volunteer with our Health and Safety department to be an integral part of teaching lifesaving skills. Volunteers are needed to present information on available classes to interested groups, teach CPR and First Aid, assist with class logistics and help out with administrative work in the office.
Volunteer with our Service to the Armed Forces department to support military members and their families. Volunteers are needed to assist with outreach (such as briefing on Red Cross services at pre-deployment events or sorting and delivering holiday cards for active and veteran military members) and to help in a variety of capacities at VA hospitals.
All departments at the Red Cross utilize volunteers. Professionals in the fields of Photography, Accounting, IT, and other specialized areas can contribute their talents to the Red Cross by finding the right opportunity!
ArtMix is an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit organization that works to transform the lives of people with and without disabilities through the creation of art. With six core programs and additional special projects, ArtMix serves more than 7,000 people annually.
Contact Sarah Jane Bryant, our Outreach and Events Manager, at sbryant@artmixindiana.org
The Belfry Theatre is a friendly, welcoming place where those who wish to express their acting or other creative skills meet those who enjoy and appreciate quality productions of comedies, musicals, and dramas. Our goal is to attract and develop good actors and production personnel and showcase their talents in exceptional productions that will enrich and entertain our prospective audiences.
The Belfry is operated by a large team of volunteers. We are always looking for people interested in joining our family of fun loving supporters. No previous experience in live theater is needed. The only requirement is a desire to be a part of our mission to provide Hamilton County with high quality entertainment. Regardless of how much time you have to share your contributions will be greatly appreciated.
Experience the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment that comes from adding your touch to the success of a play and to the ongoing success of the Belfry Theatre.
Best Buddies Indiana is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
They offer several key programs:
They also host various events, such as Best Buddies Night at Victory Field on August 3, 2024, and the Champion of the Year event on November 9, 2024.
Volunteer with Best Buddies and help us end the social, physical, and economic isolation of 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI) serves 1,100+ youth annually through mentoring relationships. We believe that inherent in every young person is the potential to thrive, and we partner with parents/caregivers, volunteers, schools, and the donors in our community to help you achieve:
BBBSCI is committed to ongoing learning and growth in the space of justice, equity, diversity, & inclusion (JEDI). Together, we affirm that every person should have the opportunity to reach their full, inherent potential in an environment where everybody feels respected and valued.
A “Big” is a caring individual, aged 19 years or older (no cut off on age), who is interested in being a part of a child’s life at least 4-6 hours per month which is 2+ hangouts per month, for a minimum of one year.
A “Big” is simply another positive, supportive adult outside of the child’s home that the child can spend time with, explore new things, and work towards goals together.
Established in 2009, Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Type 1 supporting charity that serves as the philanthropic fundraising source for the Bosma Center for Visionary Solutions. The Center for Visionary Solutions is the largest provider of comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs in the state of Indiana. The foundation also raises critical funds to support the Senator Charles E. Bosma Legacy Fund, which is dedicated to building financial sustainability to continue to create opportunities for people with vision loss into the future.
Ongoing volunteers provide essential support for our comprehensive rehabilitation and employment programs. You can work at the Center for Visionary Solutions, providing administrative support to program staff, assisting with our Bosma Connections Program, serving senior citizens, conducting mock interviews for our clients seeking employment, and much more.
Carmel Community Players (CCP) is the oldest community theatre in Carmel, IN and has been producing exceptional, affordable, up-close entertainment for over 3 decades. They have staged nearly 200 plays and musicals, and over 30 cabarets and fundraisers all over Hamilton County.
CCP is entirely comprised of volunteers. Opportunities are available for all aspects of theatre production and operations.
The Prism Project at The Center for Performing Arts is a performing arts program developed by Ball State University and designed to be physically, developmentally and cognitively appropriate for youth with disabilities. The program is a four-week camp culminating in a final performance. In 2024, this performance will take place Sunday, June 23, in the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts.
2024 event listing, https://thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events/events/2324/center-education/prism-project-camp/
We are looking for volunteers to serve as “Buddies” during the camp. See this volunteer flyer.
Here is a short video that was shot by The Center for Performing Arts where they describe the program.
Here is another short video that was shot by Ball State University as additional information.
outreach@TheCenterPresents.org
Michele Feld of the Indianapolis Ambassadors interviews Kelly Fischer. Learn about volunteering with the Prism Project.
The Center for Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization responsible for the operation and programming of a multidisciplinary performing arts campus in Carmel, IN. The facilities include the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater.
In an era of declining resources for arts education, The Center for Performing Arts with their Ushers provides a welcoming environment where the public can engage in real time with live performing arts experiences. They along with the Center bring the world to Indiana in ways that build community, inspire creativity, and ultimately enrich and transform lives and provide the inspiration for youth to pursue the arts.
Want to make friends while supporting the arts and serving your community? Join our volunteer team at the Center for the Performing Arts!
The National Bank of Indianapolis Usher Corps is the heart of our organization, and these volunteers do more than show people to their seats.
Other roles may include:
Fill out the application at: thecenterpresents.org/about/volunteer-at-the-center/
Usher orientations are held every 2-3 months pending demand and venue availability
Contact Krista Layfield Front of House Manager
Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. (CAGI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the reduction and ultimate elimination of poverty among the clients in its service area. Currently, we served more than 40,000 households and 100,000 residents of Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion and Tipton Counties in Indiana.
CAGI uses volunteer assistance in their efforts to promote self-sufficiency and self-reliance for their clients—and that assistance can be in ways other than monetary donations. Individuals may volunteer their time and skills to support their many programs such as: services directed toward seniors, children, improving economic status, and enhancing housing opportunities.
Complete a Volunteer Profile and a Volunteer Criminal History Form then scan documents and send them to Bryan Chapman at bchapman@cagi-in.org
Add your experience and skills, and express your volunteering preferences, and they will try to match you with a program which will result in a mutually satisfying experience!
Conner Prairie is a unique historic place that inspires curiosity and fosters learning by providing engaging and individualized experiences for everyone. Their vision is to expand the boundaries of our historical and natural resources by exploring, celebrating, and improving the human experience. Through a heart for the past, a head for the present, and an eye to the future, our doors are always open to a diversity of voices and limitless experiences.
Our adult volunteers are key to Conner Prairie’s overall guest experience. They serve as ambassadors throughout the year. Through the efforts of our dedicated and passionate volunteers, guests are able to Step Into the Story of Indiana’s past, present, and future at our unique museum where history, art, science, and nature come to life.
Conner Prairie has a wide range of volunteering opportunities working directly with guests or behind the scenes. There are more than 90 different ways to connect your passion and skills to our mission. We truly have something for everyone. Come share your talents, learn some new ones, make friends, and have fun as you Step Into your own Story as an adult volunteer at Conner Prairie.
https://www.connerprairie.org/support/get-involved/adult-volunteer/
Complete the volunteer application at https://www.connerprairie.org/support/get-involved/adult-volunteer/
Damar Services tries to build better futures for children and adults facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges. They offer a full range of services for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities: residential and community-based treatment, autism services, education, outpatient behavioral health, and more. Their mission to provide life-changing treatment and support. Over the decades, they helped move thousands of deserving children and adults from vulnerability and crisis to stability and independence.
They pride themselves on serving every client and family through our dynamic and innovative network of services and resources. And they provide that service nonstop – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – with love and passion. The kind of genuine, heartfelt care that makes hope, happiness and, success possible.
Group Volunteers
Groups of 10-25 volunteers tend to be the best fit for custom projects. Smaller groups work perfectly for leading activities in the Damar Village Center or for assisting with a special event.
Potential Projects for Groups
Please email sydneysc@damar.org for more information.
Volunteering needs: sydneysc@damar.org
The District Theater enriches and strengthens our community by presenting, supporting, and amplifying the voices of performing artists, particularly those who represent the diversity of human experience. The District Theatre has adopted a strategic focus of helping resource and incubate new professional resident equity theatre companies.
Get invested in the local art community! Volunteers should have a passion for the arts, be reliable, at least 18 years of age, and able to commit to working at least two shows a month.
Building Helpers – anything to do with repairs or maintenance. Even if you just want to help paint!
Event Helpers – Ushers, greeters, ticket-selling, concessions and extra help. These positions are usually for an hour or less.
Other – Other volunteer opportunities include technical assistance (such as with lighting, or audio/video equipment), PR, and writing grants. If you’ve got skills, we’d love to put you to work!
Easterseals Crossroads has been helping individuals with disabilities and their families live better lives for more than 85 years.
Whether helping someone improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living, Easterseals Crossroads offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals. We provide top-quality, family-focused and innovative services tailored to meet the specific needs of the individuals we serve.
Easterseals Crossroads is a unique business model unlike any other model in our community. With the Industrial Division and its acquisitions, Easterseals Crossroads employs persons with disabilities to support its services for those with disabilities. The agency has made great strides to develop its self-supporting model of operation.
Our volunteers are critical to our ability to provide services for the many men, women and children in our community who have disabilities or special needs. Each and every one of our volunteers makes a difference in the way we are able to serve our consumers.
Our volunteers:
The Eiteljorg houses an extensive collection of visual arts by indigenous peoples of the Americas, as well as Western art. The museum offers a fascinating exploration of Native American history, culture, and the American West through its diverse collection of art and cultural objects.
Volunteers become part of the Eiteljorg team and help enhance programs, events, and exhibitions. When you become a volunteer, you can expect to meet visitors from all over.
For over 160 years, Eskenazi Health has offered high-quality, cost-effective and patient-focused health care to the residents of Marion County and Central Indiana. As one of America’s largest essential health care systems, Eskenazi Health provides treatment and services through more than 1 million outpatient visits each year. Volunteers are recognized as important members of our health care team and play a vital role in fulfilling the hospital’s mission to advocate, care, teach and serve all people in the community, with a special emphasis on vulnerable populations.
Eskenazi Health is looking for volunteers who can assist with patient and family care and/or help with administrative activities.
Exodus Refugee Immigration is dedicated to the protection of human rights by serving the resettlement needs of refugees and other displaced people fleeing persecution, injustice, and war by welcoming them to Indiana. Exodus has a long history of welcoming refugees and asylees from many countries, cultures, languages, faiths, and political opinions. We began in 1981 with the mission to serve the legal needs of immigrants and Cuban refugees, who had arrived as part of the Mariel boatlift in 1980. Since that time, Exodus has helped thousands of refugees establish their lives in Indiana.
There are plenty of ways to get involved in helping support this mission available on our website: https://www.exodusrefugee.org/. If you have questions about Exodus or want more information regarding opportunities to serve, reach out to Kristopher George via email at kgeorge@exodusrefugee.org or by phone at (317) 619-2286.
Kristopher George
he/him/his
Community Support Team Coordinator
Exodus Refugee Immigration, Inc.
2457 E. Washington Street, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Cell: 317-619-2286
HOMELESSNESS IS A COMPLEX PROBLEM
Housing alone won’t solve family homelessness. It’s a crisis that requires an integrated approach that addresses all the issues that can lead to the loss of a home.
Every year in America, 2.5. million children experience homelessness. These children are at a much greater risk for academic failure and mental health crises. They are also more likely to experience homelessness in adulthood.
ACTS OF COMPASSION HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF FAMILIES
Discover the wide range of volunteer opportunities at Family Promise – from serving meals, to providing financial literacy training, to assisting with fundraising events. There is something for everyone!
Support Congregation Opportunities:
– Freezer Meal Prep/Organization
– Keeping the Promise Kit Drives
– Welcome Home Kit Drives
– Fundraising
Resource Center Volunteer Opportunities:
– Administrative support (i.e. answering phones, completing crisis call logs, etc.)
– Interaction with guests and their children
– Providing a listening ear and smile when needed
– Supply organization and inventory
– Moving families into shelter or out of shelter into attainable housing
– Language Interpreter/Translator
If you have a different way to offer support to Family Promise or our families, please let us know. We would love hear from you and are always looking for new ways to support our families!
Our volunteers play an essential role in helping families attain sustainable independence.
Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis
1850 North Arsenal
Indianapolis, IN 46218
Family Promise of Hendricks County
238 North Vine Street
Plainfield, IN 46168
Family Promise of Hendricks County
238 North Vine Street
Plainfield, IN 46168
Do you love dogs (or, cats)? You’d love FIDO!
FIDO – Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside – is a non-profit, animal advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of outside dogs! It focuses services on dogs kept continuously chained or penned. Their programs have evolved over the years to also fill other animal welfare gaps in Indy community. FIDO partners with Indianapolis residents to find alternatives to continuous chaining as a method of dog containment while promoting the Indianapolis Dog Care & Treatment ordinances. One of their goals is to make it easier and more convenient for owners to bring their dogs inside the home to be part of the family.
FIDO volunteers work together in a variety of ways to directly improve the lives of dogs (and cats) in our community. Roles range from driving down alleys to find dogs in need, to mixing food for our pet food pantry, to helping fundraise.
FIDO volunteers work together in a variety of ways to directly improve the lives of dogs (and cats) in our community. Roles range from performing home visits, to prepping dog and cat food for our pet food pantry, to helping fundraise. A list of all the ways you can help is included below. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the New Volunteer Registration Form. If you would like to learn more or have questions, please contact our volunteer coordinator at afite@fidoindy.org.
Volunteer coordinator – afite@fidoindy.org
Volunteers help us carry out our mission to support Indiana children and families. Each year, volunteers contribute more than 8,000 hours of service to Firefly Children and Family Alliance. And we’re always looking for additional volunteers. Whether you live in the Indianapolis area or another central Indiana community, we want your support. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, companies, organizations and more.
Volunteers help us carry out our mission to support Indiana children and families. Each year, volunteers contribute more than 8,000 hours of service to Firefly Children and Family Alliance. And we’re always looking for additional volunteers. Whether you live in the Indianapolis area or another central Indiana community, we want your support. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, companies, organizations and more.
Due to the sensitive nature of our work, our volunteers must meet specific criteria. Our general requirements include the following:
• Volunteers must be 21 years or older
• Volunteers who have ongoing contact with children must complete a background check that includes fingerprinting
• We cannot offer opportunities for court-ordered community service or to individuals with certain convictions
• Volunteer services do not handle internships
Would you like an ongoing volunteer opportunity that will foster relationships and connect with the youth of Hamilton Southeastern Schools? We are seeking dedicated volunteers who are available to assist with 5th grade STEM Activities at the Maker Playground Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Due to the nature of this opportunity, we are asking volunteers to commit to at least one day a week through the end of the school year. Tours will not occur during school breaks. Please do not respond to this opportunity if you are not able to volunteer once a week.
Volunteers will assist with the following activities:
In collaboration with Hamilton Southeastern Schools, the Maker Playground is offering an experiential and project-based curriculum for all 5th grade students. Modeled after the successful and popular Nature First program at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, the program features study trips to the Maker Playground, where students are immersed in the workshop and work collaboratively to solve real-world problems.
The goal is to bridge the gap between education and industry, where students can begin thinking about how making as part of building their future career.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amy Crell via email, or 317-670-9437.
Footlite Musicals is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation founded in 1955. They offer the best of Broadway presenting seven musical productions each year. A new show is on stage about every six weeks beginning in July.
Footlite’s mission is to produce musicals and other dramatic offerings and to provide for education and training of persons in the theatre through hands-on experience and classes in the various stages of dramatic and musical theatre.
Footlite, is dedicated to producing high-quality musicals and dramatic performances while providing education and hands-on training in various aspects of theatre. Our mission is to nurture talent and foster a love for the performing arts.
Enthusiastic volunteers are needed for every performance to help with:
Training is provided for house manager and box office positions. Pub volunteers must have an active alcohol servers permit.
The show can’t go on without dedicated production volunteers. Join the team in:
Footlite operates year-round, and they need volunteers to support the nonprofit organization. Join one of our committees:
Footlite values your experience, advice, participation, and support. Email volunteer@footlite.org for more information.
Want to know the latest volunteer activities? Join the Footlite Volunteers Facebook Group.
Gleaners Food Bank is the largest food bank in Indiana1. It was established in 1980 and became an affiliate of Feeding America in 1981. The food bank is dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Indiana. It provides food to hundreds of partner agencies, including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and others across the region. For every dollar you donate, Gleaners can provide 8 meals to people facing hunger.
Each month, we need around 1,800 volunteers on projects like our drive-thru food pantry, Gleaners 2 Go, and our warehouse. We welcome you to join our incredible crew of volunteers in 2024! You can volunteer as an individual or with your family, or request a time to serve with a group of people.
Annually the Good Samaritan Network has several major Holiday related events which provide nearly 3,000 opportunities for volunteering and serving Hamilton County families during the Holidays!
Nonprofits, like GSN, rely heavily on volunteers. Volunteers are the heart of what we do in order to make our mission reality! Our volunteers ensure food, clothing, and toys are consistently processed for distribution, keep our mobile food sites operating, enter data for Holiday assistance and help ensure families enjoy a meaningful holiday. They are invaluable in sharing the vision and mission of GSN at community events. Join the thousands of volunteers, totaling countless hours who consistently give of their time to make a difference in the lives of countless Hamilton County families!
Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up for an event.
Growing Places Indy is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit cultivating wellness through agriculture & mind-body education. GPI’s mission is to empower people to cultivate individual, family, and community wellness through urban agriculture, access to fresh local food, and mind-body education. GPI is helping to build a sustainable local food system in central Indiana to help Hoosiers eat healthier.
Volunteers are a vital part of the success of GPI. If you enjoy getting your hands dirty, working outdoors, learning new skills while contributing to the community, they welcome you to join. Their volunteers help perform many tasks, including weeding, harvesting crops, seeding, and removing debris. Volunteer workdays are held every month, from April through October. No experience necessary, just a positive attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig in!
GPI has Individual and Group Volunteer Opportunities. Please refer to https://www.growingplacesindy.org/volunteer for details.
Greater Indy Habitat unites the community with people in need to provide the life-changing opportunity to purchase and own simple, quality, affordable homes. Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
Volunteerism is a crucial piece of our mission. No matter your skillset or level of expertise, we have a place for you. No experience is necessary! Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn and we will guide you on everything you need to know. By the end of your volunteer experience, we hope you leave tired and inspired!
The Harrison Center is a force for equitable cultural development in Indianapolis and an advocate for community arts, education, and inclusive programming. We are a 65,000-square-foot, three-story historic building located on 16th and Delaware Streets on the near northside of Indianapolis, committed to addressing community problems with cultural solutions: art, music, education, and grassroots activism. We cultivate emerging art patrons by fostering accessible gallery experiences so everyone can participate.
First Fridays are monthly events every first Friday of the Month.
We would love you to help as a gallery attendant, assisting with serving wine (Indiana Servers license required), or greeting guests.
Bloombox is an annual, day-long outdoor festival featuring independent local musicians and visual artists in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
We would love you to help with event setup, beer sales (Indiana Servers license required), hospitality, or a variety of other needs.
The Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition is a network of food pantries working to eliminate hunger in Hendricks county.
Hendricks County Food Pantries are run exclusively by volunteers. We always need volunteers from our community to help with the many Pantry activities. Volunteers help clients select food, and sort food and stock the shelves. They also assist with picking up donations from local stores and businesses. Consider volunteering once a week, once a month or whatever is convenient with your schedule. All ages are welcomed and volunteering can be a great family activity.
To volunteer, fill out the contact form and indicate times available, duties you would be interested in or the community you would like to volunteer in. A special thanks to our many volunteers! We couldn’t do this without you!
Since 1995 the Hoosier Hikers Council has been building, repairing, and maintaining hiking trails in the state of Indiana. We provide maps and information for hikers and backpackers to assist in the use and enjoyment of Indiana trails.
The work of our organization is sustained by supporters and volunteers who are motivated by the opportunity to give back to the trails they love to hike.
The Hoosier Hikers Council always welcomes new volunteers! We are in need of a large variety of volunteer work, tasks, and skills.
Horizon House provides homeless services to those in need in our community. They offer a variety of programs and services, including:
The Horizon House volunteer program is dedicated to educating and engaging individuals to become life-long community advocates for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. We believe that ending homelessness is a community effort. That is why we strive to provide a holistic approach to volunteerism that includes both service and learning.
ICAN advocates for independence and opportunity by facilitating partnerships between people and dogs to unleash possibility.
Our accredited service dog training and Indiana placement program provides safety, friendship, and independence for children, veterans, and adults with disabilities and veterans with service-related trauma specific to PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma.
There are many ways to get involved with ICAN—working hands-on with our service dogs in training or helping with outreach and educational events are just a few.
• Litter Host
• Furlough Volunteer
• Puppy Raising
• Litter Sitters
• Outreach Volunteer
• Special Event Help
Experience the heart of arts and culture in Indianapolis, year-round! The Spotlight Season takes place at the IF Theatre Complex at 719 E. St. Clair Street and features over 88 performances by 8 different organizations and nearly 15 different genres. Whether you’re a fan of comedy or classics, volunteering is a great way to support the Indianapolis performing arts community and see shows for free!
There is room for everyone to volunteer.
We still need volunteers for:
Volunteer Benefits
Free Shows! By volunteering with IndyFringe you can earn free tickets, so you can experience all the daring, funky, exciting shows that make IndyFringe great!
And since everything’s better with friends, sign-up with a group and spend a day with the IF Theatre on Massachusetts Avenue.
General volunteer questions can be directed to Volunteer Coordinator, Grace Branam (She/Her)
Bartender Volunteer specific questions can be directed to Bar Manager, Tyler J Crago (He/Him)
We need to fill at least spots for 2 USHERS and 1 BARTENDER for each Spotlight Season production date on our calendar.
All registration is to be done through our Give Pulse account. Click the link below and follow these steps to sign up:
IF Theatre has on-site parking in the grassy area next to the complex. All spots are open to the public generally but closed off to IF patrons during shows. All spots are paid at a rate of $10 paid straight to Indy Fringe via our box office.
Please note: The two spots directly behind the theatre by the dumpster are for admin/staff use only. Any vehicles found parked in those spots without a staff permit will be towed at owner’s expense.
Parking downtown can be intimidating. Keep the drama on stage and consider one of these nearby parking options.
Art Bank Lot | 811 Massachusetts Avenue – Limited Parking
All spots pay using FlexePark – Check the signs and pay via phone.
Rates: $5-$10
Bottleworks District Garage and Lot | 824 Massachusetts Avenue
With reasonable rates and hundreds of spaces, this multi-story parking garage is conveniently located just North of IndyFringe on Mass Ave with the lot located just around the corner on at the corner of 10th and Bellefontaine.
Rates: $5-$12
For those needing accessible parking, there is one accessible space in the paid parking spots at Indy Fringe and two spots across the street at the Art Bank.
Designated parking will be located in the Play Ground at IF Theatree: 719 E. St. Clair St.
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail runs right by the theatre. We have a bike rack in the Play Ground at IndyFringe for your convenience.
Don’t have a bike? Try the Indiana Pacer’s Bikeshare with 250 gold bikes in downtown Indy, including 4 stations along Mass Ave.
For information on pricing and other locations, visit Indiana Pacer’s Bikeshare.
IndyGo Route 11, and Route 21, and Route 38 easily serve the IndyFringe theatres with convenient stops along or near Mass Ave and College Avenue.
Single-day fares range from $.85 – $4.00.
Plan your trip on IndyGo.
The Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide was founded in 2001 with the sole focus to prevent abuse or suicide from ever happening to the youth in our communities. With almost two decades of experience, we provide evidence-based programming to educate youth and adults and empower them to recognize, react, and find the appropriate resources available for help. We offer five programs that support our mission and work towards a day when there will be no more abuse and lives are saved.
Child Safety Education Specialist: Provide education to students in K-12th grades across Central Indiana. Presentations are scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM in various schools throughout Central Indiana, primarily in Hamilton, Marion, Boone, Hancock, Tipton, Madison and Johnson counties. All applicable training would be provided and volunteers will be a part of a team assigned to each school. Background checks are required and will be paid for by Indiana Center for Prevention.
Packet Making in Office: A massive part of our outreach and educating programs is going into schools and presenting to students. After we present to the students we leave them with handouts, stickers and a feedback form for the teachers to fill out. Making/prepping these packets is easy, but can be time consuming for our small staff.
Data Entry: Volunteers are needed to enter data into Microsoft Access. Must be comfortable using a computer. No prior experience with Microsoft Access is needed, we will train you. We do ask volunteers to work a minimum of 2 hours.
Communication via email will be sufficient.
We have plenty of parking at our office.
If you are interested in volunteering with us if you could please reach out to Malia Wood at malia@indianaprevention.org she will reach out to further discuss arrangements.
Indiana Diaper Bank’s mission is to eliminate diaper need in our community by providing a reliable and adequate supply of diapering essentials. Simply put, we provide children with diapers—the basic necessity that every child deserves in order to be healthy and happy.
When you volunteer at Indiana Diaper Bank, you’re helping us prepare 400,000 to 600,000 diapers to leave our facility each month. Your time and talent will create social change in our community by helping families receive the basic diapering essentials they need to thrive.
https://www.indianadiaperbank.org/volunteer
Not all opportunities are posted online so for best results, email Dani directly at dani@indianadiaperbank.org.
The Indiana Historical Society collects and preserves Indiana’s unique stories; brings Hoosiers together in remembering and sharing the past; and inspires a future grounded in our state’s uniting values and principles. IHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.
Be a part of the Fun! We value our volunteers and consider them a part of the IHS family. To show our appreciation, your benefits include:
Long-term, short-term and on-call positions are available for volunteers 16 and older, and all abilities and interests are needed.
There is onsite parking available for visitors and volunteers.
Indiana Landmarks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supported by members and led by a volunteer board, with a main office in Indianapolis and nine regional offices, staffed by professionals, who help people save and revitalize historic places. Our primary programs include:
Founded in 1960, Indiana Landmarks is proud of our status as the largest statewide preservation organization in the U.S. because it means that people here value historic places and that we are darn good at what we do
There is onsite parking at the Indiana Landmarks Center
The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is a professional regional theatre located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once. Over time, it has evolved into a regional theatre and is now a member of the League of Resident Theatres. The IRT’s standard season typically consists of nine or ten plays on two different stages, with the majority of performances taking place on the OneAmerica Stage. The theatre company has a rich history and has been housed in two different buildings. It was established in 1972 at The Athenaeum and moved to its current location, The Indiana Theatre, in 1980.
The Indiana Theatre is a former Paramount Pictures Publix Theatre built in 1927 and converted from a movie theater for IRT’s use. The IRT offers world-class theatre experiences and aims to build a vital, vibrant, and informed community through the transformational power of live theatre.
See more: https://www.irtlive.com/about/
Ushers welcome guests and assist them in locating their assigned seats. After the performance, ushers will walk through the aisles to collect trash and other discarded items. Other duties like coat check are also needed. Speak to the house manager during your assigned shift to determine where you can provide the most benefit.
To register as a volunteer, provide your name, phone number and email address to House Manager, Katy Lee Thompson at klthompson@irtlive.com.
Ticket Office
317.635.5252
Administration Office
317.635.5277
Megan Ebbeskotte
Audience Development Manager
mebbeskotte@irtlive.com
Katy Lee Thompson
House Manager
klthompson@irtlive.com.
For volunteer positions with Indiana Sports Corp., please register here: https://indianasportscorp.rosterfy.com/login
If there is a position that you are interested in but doesn’t have current availability, please feel free to sign up for the waitlist and the Indiana Sports Corp team will be in touch if positions become available.
The Indiana State Museum is a world-class institution located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. Here, you can explore Indiana’s past, present, and future through unique exhibits, hands-on experiences, and engaging programs. Beyond the museum, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites system includes 11 more road-trip worthy historic sites across the state. These sites allow you to see the actual places where Hoosiers shared Indiana history. Whether you’re fascinated by abstract art, ancient seas, or natural history, there’s something for everyone to explore at the Indiana State Museum and its historic sites! 
Help make our public programs a success by engaging visitors with activities on a variety of topics. Program facilitators will run activity stations that are typically geared toward children and family audiences, but of interest to all ages. Weekday, weekend and some evening opportunities.
The mission of Indiana Wish is to grant wishes to Indiana children ages 3 – 18 diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. At Indiana Wish, we create hope amid hardship. Hope can be a powerful force in the health and healing of the children we serve. Research studies have shown that children who have received wishes have less distress, fewer episodes of depression, and reduced anxiety. All of this, in turn, can improve their quality of life, foster hope and resilience, and potentially lead to better health outcomes.
Indiana Wish is an Indiana-focused wish-granting organization. Since 1984, we have granted more than 3,500 wishes to Hoosier children in 88 of Indiana’s 92 counties. Indiana Wish is not affiliated with any other local or national wish-granting organization. Funding for wishes is made possible through the support of individual giving, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events. Working together, we can impact even more Hoosier children and families throughout Indiana.
There are so many ways to volunteer and share in the wonder of a wish. Plan a fundraiser, office support, serve at an event, sendoff families on their wish adventure…and much more. Whether you have one hour, a week or a few hours to give each month, we invite you to become a volunteer and share in the experience of giving.
Carrie Melillo at cmelillo@indianawish.org
The Ambassadors is an all volunteer-run educational and social organization based around volunteering in and around Indianapolis. Through community engagement, we energize volunteers to bring the best out of our city. Volunteers are needed to help us act upon our mission to educate, entertain, and mobilize volunteers.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services’ dedicated team of volunteers come in weekly to care for hundreds of animals. In 2023 alone, volunteers donated over 23,500 hours; but more help is desperately needed. To become a volunteer, first complete the online volunteer application. Once the application has been reviewed, applicants will get an email about how to sign up for orientation. During orientation, new volunteers will learn about all the different ways they can help and next steps!
IACS also offers one-time volunteer opportunities for groups. Please email Volunteer Coordinator lauren.wyatt@indy.gov for more info.
Some examples of volunteer opportunities include:
Since 2006, Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. has been Indiana’s premier destination for professional dance instruction, performances, and outreach—centrally located in the heart of downtown. We pride ourselves on our world-class training, dynamic performances, and excellent placement of our students in elite university dance programs and professional companies across the nation. With the launch of Indianapolis Ballet in 2018, the presence of a professional resident ballet company returned to the Circle City for the first time in over a decade. Focusing on making extraordinary ballet and dance performances accessible to all, the company serves as a home to exceptional talent with local, national, and international ties as well as an inspiration to the next generation of talented dancers growing up in Central Indiana.
Volunteering with IB and ISB offers a chance to support the Indianapolis arts community and support the dreams of our dancers. From ushering at one of our season productions, assisting with distributing posters around town, or even joining our Indianapolis Ballet volunteer Guild, there is truly something for everyone. One of the best parts about volunteering with Indianapolis Ballet is that you may watch the performance free of charge after any ushering shif
We welcome you to join us in bringing this beautiful art form to the Circle City! Please visit this link to fill out our volunteer application.
Jeffrey Marks
INDIANAPOLIS BALLET
Development Associate & Volunteer Coordinator
The library was founded in 1873 and has grown to include its flagship Central Library and 24 branch libraries located throughout the county. In 2021, the public library system circulated 7.1 million items and hosted more than 2,500 programs for its 282,000 cardholders.
There are so many ways to engage with The Library! Whether you’re looking for a chance to work with books or people, on your own or part of a group, visit the volunteer link to learn about all the ways you can connect with The Library as a volunteer.
The largest public school district in Indiana, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is an agile, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence built through individualized, relationship-based learning. We empower our students to think critically, creatively and responsibly, to embrace diversity and pursue their dreams with purpose. Though we cover 80 square miles, employ more than 5,000 people and serve more than 30,000 students, we are committed to serving individual students with what they need.
School volunteers bring valuable skills and experiences that enhance students’ learning opportunities. Volunteer opportunities are thoughtfully structured into tiers, each offering varying levels of student interaction, visit frequency, and assigned tasks.
Open windows for submitting a volunteer application are as follows:
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO), founded in 1930, is the largest performing arts organization in Indiana. The ISO has made significant contributions to the world of music through its commitment to artistic excellence, innovative music education programs, and collaborative performances.
The mission of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is to inspire, entertain, educate, and challenge through innovative programs and symphonic music performed at the highest artistic level.
Get involved with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! There are many ways to volunteer with the ISO, such as ticket taking, and concert ushering. All volunteers have great benefits, like a volunteer banquet, free tickets and parking, and other discounts. You can also get involved with Forte, the ISO’s young professionals’ group, or the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association (ISOA) promoting music education. Becoming a member of these groups is easy!
If you know someone who is interested in volunteering with the ISO they can follow the link below to apply. As always, they can also reach out to volunteers@indianapolissymphony.org for further assistance.
https://indianapolis-symphony-orchestra.rosterfy.com/register
The Art Center builds a better, stronger, more vibrant and more united community through art. As a nonprofit, every year we offer hundreds of classes and camps, more than a dozen contemporary art exhibitions in six galleries, an outreach program that takes art into underserved communities, the OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, and much, much more!
We are a non-profit organization that loves our community and has a mission to bring art to ALL. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us work toward our mission every day.
Indy Juneteenth’s Mission is to “To improve the quality and narrative of life around the black community in Indiana by creating avenues for celebration and economic growth through unique events and programs designed to celebrate freedom, Juneteenth, and other underserved Black American traditions.”
indy Juneteenth Inc. depends on your commitment to Volunteer in order to promote real change on the ground and at our events. If it weren’t for the active participation of countless individuals, Indy Juneteenth Inc. would be far more limited. Check back soon to see how to volunteer at one of our many events.
Indy Pride, Inc. produces events which educate, honor our history, and celebrate the diversity of the Indianapolis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community. We exist to unite and serve our members and the LGBTQ+ community of Central Indiana through leadership development, educational programs, and community events which achieve inclusivity, equality, strong community connections, and awareness of LGBTQ+ issues.
The heart and soul of Indy Pride are volunteers.
Since the beginning, Indy Pride has thrived due to the hard work, determination, and passion of it’s volunteers. Since the early 1980’s, Pride has spread across Indiana because of brave, selfless people who came out of the closet and organized so that we can build a strong community.
You can join their legacy and volunteer with Pride! There are multiple opportunities throughout the year and during summer Pride festivities.
Indy Reads is a literacy nonprofit organization that offers adults classes where they can learn to improve their English learning, language, and literacy skills, as well as their high school equivalency diplomas and workforce credentials.
To understand the importance of what Indy Reads does, you only need to think about what you are doing right now. You are reading. It is a process so automatic for most of us, that we rarely think about its power. People with low literacy must gather information through talking, listening, and remembering. If they misunderstand initially or forget, that information is lost to them.
Adult literacy education helps break the cycle of intergenerational poverty, opening the door for adults to navigate daily challenges, access employment, pursue higher education, make informed decisions about health and well-being, and actively engage in civic life.
As a volunteer with Indy Reads, you will make a difference for our students every day. Whether you serve in a Community Classroom (virtual or in-person), in our community bookstore in Fountain Square, or as a one-time Day of Service participant, your time and talent will have a vital impact as we strive for 100% literacy for all.
IndyGo is looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer leaders to become an IndyGo Transit Neighbor or Transit Ambassador. As a Neighbor, you’ll help IndyGo build a strong relationship with the communities we serve by being a communications link to your community and IndyGo. Transit ambassadors for IndyGo teach people how to ride the bus, answer their questions and represent IndyGo at community events. In return, these volunteers get a $60 monthly stipend and a free bus pass.
Although there’s a waitlist, IndyGo is currently recruiting transit ambassadors, and will host trainings at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, 201 E. Washington St. To attend, first apply to become a transit ambassador with the form below.
Volunteers are expected to commit to a six-month term, though most participate for at least a year. They are required to do at least six hours of outreach each month. That could mean staffing a table at an event, teaching people how to use public transit or riding the bus to answer questions and update people on detours and route changes. On the job, ambassadors wear IndyGo apparel, so riders know who to approach with questions.
Neighbor and Ambassador Qualifications
Eligible volunteers must be at least 18 years old and commit to a one-year term. Volunteers who are multilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, or other languages is preferred.
Transit Neighbors regularly attend their community meetings and present IndyGo updates, while collecting feedback. You’ll be a source of information about IndyGo service changes and/or upcoming projects. You’ll be a member of the IndyGo go-to crew.
Transit Ambassador Role
Transit Ambassador Expectations
IndyGo Neighbors: https://www.indygo.net/neighbors/
IndyGo Ambassadors: https://www.indygo.net/ambassadors/
To apply for Transit Neighbors fill out this form: Transit Neighbors Application
Applications for Transit Ambassadors are currently on a waitlist. However, IndyGo highly encourages interested community members bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, and other languages to apply! Fill out the form here: Transit Ambassador Interest Form
If you have questions or would like to request special accommodations for Transit Neighbor, please contact Jordan Patterson at jpatterson@indygo.net
Questions about the Transit Ambassadors program? Contact Kayla Bledsoe at kayla.bledsoe@indygo.net
IndyHumane’s mission is to improve animal welfare in central Indiana. We are committed to ending the cycle of pet overpopulation, providing affordable pet ownership, and ensuring the well-being, health and safety of all animals in our care. We strive to promote the human animal bond and the powerful impact this mutually beneficial relationship has on individuals, families, and the Indianapolis community.
Our vision is that all central Indiana animals are treated with dignity and respect and live free from cruelty, harm, and neglect.
Shelter Volunteer Program
Ongoing program for individuals who are at least 16 years old
Parent & Me Volunteer Program
Ongoing program for students who are at least 8 years old with an adult partner
Summer Volunteer Program
Summer program for individuals who are at least 16 years old
Group Volunteer Program
Service program for adult community groups
Youth Opportunities
Youth Programs, Youth Camps, and Youth Summer Employment
PAW/Special Events Volunteer
Volunteer at events with our Pet Adoption Wagon
For further details, see IndyHumane’s volunteering webpage.
Complete the volunteer application or contact the volunteer manager at https://indyhumane.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) is an environmental and community nonprofit with a mission to help people and nature thrive. They’re an award-winning affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., a national organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and environment in American communities.
The organization believe in shared responsibility, and they know that sustainability starts with love. So, they engage and empower citizens of all ages and backgrounds to act. From tree planting to block-by-block cleanups, they roll up their sleeves to keep Indianapolis beautiful and make our city proud-both today and for generations.
They need your help to keep Indianapolis beautiful. Even a few hours can make a big difference! Every year they rely on nearly 20,000 volunteers to help carry out their mission to help people and nature thrive together in our city. Whether you are interested cleaning up litter, building pocket parks, creating greenspaces, planting trees, preparing mail, or assisting with special projects, there’s a way you can help.
KIB welcomes volunteers of all ages. Volunteers under 16 years of age should be accompanied by an adult, and in the event a project location is near heavy traffic areas a note in the project description suggesting volunteers age 16 and up will be included.
Roll up your sleeves, sign up for a project or event, and head out to join Keep Indianapolis Beautiful!
https://www.kibi.org/volunteer/projects/
Michele Feld of the Indianapolis Ambassadors interviews Edith Conchas. Learn about volunteering and other opportunities with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
Kurt Vonnegut was a World War II soldier and prisoner of war, peace activist, free speech champion, bestselling writer, artist, father, and lover of jazz, comedy, theater, and film. At the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, we conduct tours of our museum’s diverse and accessible exhibitions. Members borrow books from our lending library. Students, teachers, veterans, and prisoners benefit from our programs that encourage storytelling to “make your soul grow.”
From its German foundation in the 1800s, our gorgeous building is one of the few remaining buildings from the period when Indiana Avenue was known nationwide for its rich jazz history and Black excellence in business and culture. Our Bokonon Lounge is more than a bar but also a space that people use for weddings, birthday parties, and more.
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is always in search of volunteers to help with museum operations and special events. We welcome anyone interested in carrying Vonnegut’s legacy of common decency.
Fighting cancer is tough enough, but it’s even harder when you don’t have medical insurance or the resources to afford proper care. Little Red Door Cancer Agency strives to make the most of life and the least of cancer by reducing the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of cancer for the medically underserved residents of central Indiana
Little Red Door provides clients with basic information about cancer, the importance of timely follow-up, and community resources to help meet basic needs before, during and after treatment. They offer services to help people with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments. Cancer patients can get transportation assistance to treatment appointments. See services.
Volunteers assist with annual events, gardening, supply organizing delivery, concierge, and office work. See opportunities.
Have questions? Want more information? Email Robyn Burroughs, Development Officer and Volunteer Manager, here.
Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana is an organization that educates, innovates, and advocates for our vulnerable neighbors by delivering medically tailored, nourishing, and culturally appropriate food while promoting social connectedness. These meals are delivered by dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteers. The organization ensures good nutrition by customizing meals for each individual client.
Volunteers are the pulse of this Meals on Wheels program. Not only do they deliver meals to homebound citizens and seniors in the local community, they also provide companionship, a safe response and a warm, friendly smile when they arrive at the door.
There are numerous route opportunities in our Meals on Wheels program, though specific openings will vary from one location to another. People of varied interests and abilities can help – whether they want to be hands-on or behind the scenes. Timing is also flexible, but most programs deliver meals before noon.
Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana partners with 8 hospitals and healthcare facilities in Marion County that prepares medically tailored meals for our clients. Volunteers commit to 1-weekday a month to pick-up meals from our partner hospitals and healthcare facilities and then deliver medically tailored meals to clients in Indianapolis.
New volunteers will need to go through a 1.) Volunteer Orientation and 2.) Route Training – before delivering meals to clients on their own. Register at the link below to find when the next Volunteer Orientation is!
Become a Volunteer at Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.
Whether you’re a dog enthusiast or looking to learn, Medical Mutt’s volunteer program has options for everyone. From fostering service dog candidates in Mutt Mentor program to contributing in training, grooming, outings, fundraising, event planning, etc. There’s a role waiting for you. Join their community united by a love for dogs and a shared commitment to making an impact on the lives of people who need support to manage their disability. Explore their volunteer options and be part of their mission to create exceptional service companions.
Volunteer Opportunities
FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.
Members are future farmers, chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields.
National FFA Organization
97th National FFA Convention & Expo
Oct. 23rd – 26th, 2024
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.
○ Over 100 volunteer shifts need support
○ SIGN UP: https://97thffavols.my-trs.com/
SIGN UP: https://97thffavols.my-trs.com/
Be sure to mark that you are an Indianapolis Ambassador!
Newfields is a 152-acre campus in Indianapolis that includes the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), Oldfields, and 100 Acres Park. The campus features art galleries, gardens, and a historic home. The entire campus and organization were previously referred to as the Indianapolis Museum of Art, but in 2017 it was renamed “Newfields” as part of a branding campaign.
Volunteering at Newfields offers a wide range of opportunities to become more involved at the leading cultural arts organization in Indiana. Be an important part of enhancing the experience of our guests or volunteer behind the scenes. New and exciting opportunities are always being developed and added. We have volunteer shifts that fit any schedule with shifts on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Contact Newfields Volunteer Services at 317-923-1331 ext. 376 or. volunteer@discovernewfields.org to start your next adventure as a volunteer at Newfields.
Peace Learning Center furthers its mission to build healthy communities by teaching children, youth, and adults how to make healthier choices for themselves which then enable them to focus on creating more peaceful communities and, ultimately, a more peaceful and healthy world.
Do you want to contribute to a more peaceful and just world? Peace Learning Center offers exciting volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups!
No matter your interests or skills, there’s a way you can make a positive impact at Peace Learning Center!
Rebuilding Together Indianapolis is a local nonprofit that focuses on repairing homes, revitalizing communities, and rebuilding lives. We’ve been in the Indianapolis community since 1999, completing repairs for over 400 homeowners during that timeframe.
As an organization that thrives behind the power of great volunteers providing their time, talent, and treasure, we’re seeking individuals that are passionate about keeping residents in their homes to join our organization’s leadership team. Specifically, we are seeking individuals looking to participate in the work of RTI as a committee member.
Our volunteer committees include:
If you’re interested in learning more about RTI and/or joining a committee, please contact Executive Director, Kyle Hickman, at khickman@rebuildingtogetherindy.org.
If you’re interested in learning more about RTI and/or joining a committee, please contact Executive Director, Kyle Hickman, at khickman@rebuildingtogetherindy.org.
At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Indiana, we provide a supportive home away from home for families of children receiving medical care at Riley Children’s Health and other area hospitals.
When families have a sick child, we provide comfort, care and kindness when they need it most. Our House provides all the comforts of home, plus a community of support, and our Family Rooms are places for families to rest during the long days of testing or treatment.
We offer recurring volunteer opportunities for individuals. Our volunteers must be 18 years or older and make at least an every-other week commitment to a reoccurring shift for six months. The volunteer services that are needed most include Guest Services at our Ronald McDonald House and within our Family Rooms at Riley Children’s Health. Culinary Crew volunteers are needed during lunch hours, weekdays 11 am-2 pm.
One-time service group opportunities are available for groups of 10 or fewer in two-hour daytime shifts Tuesday-Thursday.
Safe Park Indy is a citizen-led, grassroots initiative to provide safe overnight parking, basic amenities and a connection to social services for the unsheltered in Indianapolis living in their cars. They are the first safe and so far only safe parking organization in Indiana.
Evening Lot Check In – Volunteers will arrive at the lot (on the northeast side of Indianapolis) by 5:45 p.m.
Duties include:
Evening volunteers are done once all clients are checked in, or by 8:00 p.m. (whichever comes first).
No special equipment or knowledge is needed. We are looking for 1-2 volunteers each night. A brief virtual training is required. Volunteers may bring children with them as long as they are supervised at all times.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
We are looking for individuals and groups to donate their time and give back at our centers and corps which have volunteer opportunities including the following:
Eagle Creek Corps
Johnson County Center
Fountain Square Corps
Most volunteer positions at our centers and corps require an online background check and Safe from Harm in person training for which we cover the costs.
Kathy Dalla Costa, kathy.dallacosta@usc.salvationarmy.org or 317-224-1010
Please visit www.registertoring.com where you may create an account and sign up as an individual or group (bring your friends, family, coworkers, etc.) to ring the bells at a store location near you. (individuals under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian/adult with them)
Sign up as an individual or group (bring your friends, family, coworkers, etc.) to ring the bells at a store location near you. All of the money raised will remain in the local community to help individuals and families who need assistance.
For 25 years, Second Helpings has accepted donated perishable and overstocked food to prepare nutritious meals for thousands of hungry children and adults every day, and distributes them free of charge through local social service agencies in central Indiana. Second Helpings also trains unemployed and underemployed adults for meaningful careers in the culinary industry.
Second Helpings is a community kitchen that prepares and delivers more than 1 million meals to the central Indiana community each year. We’re not just teaching people to cook. We’re providing an avenue for people to transform their own lives. We don’t just collect food. We rescue food, because we refuse to stand by and allow waste, while so many in our community do not have the healthy food they need to thrive.
To learn more about the effort to transform lives through the power of food, review our Organizational Values and learn about our history.
Second Helpings is a volunteer-powered organization. Every day, volunteers make every part of our mission possible – from chopping produce to answering phones, from delivering meals to teaching students.
Visit https://www.secondhelpings.org/volunteer/ to learn more.
At Seeds of Caring, we imagine a future with more kindness, more empathy, and more inclusiveness. It all starts with our future generation. Our kids deserve a world that is kinder, more just, and more connected than the one we live in today. Seeds of Caring works to turn this vision into reality, offering service projects for kids—empowering them to make a real difference through service, social action, and community-building projects. We are raising a generation of kids who are change-makers and bridge-builders. Together with their grown-ups (that’s you!), we teach children about the causes of social issues, break down barriers that prevent us from living in full community with one another, and encourage our youth to use their hearts, hands, and minds for good. Together, we are creating a brighter tomorrow. Join us!
Seeds of Caring’s adult volunteers are known as “Ambassadors.” Who’s fancy? You are! Join our group of behind-the-scenes Ambassadors who serve as boots-on-the-ground support for our programming. We appreciate your commitment to bring more kindness than ever before to our community — and to empowering our youth to lead the charge!
Our Ambassador opportunities are flexible both in scheduling and the variety of ways to help. Each month, we will share a list of specific Ambassador opportunities and you can choose what best fits your schedule and interests. Ambassador opportunities take 1.5 – 3 hours of time and the majority of them can be completed from home. An Ambassador’s time commitment is flexible, although we ask you sign up for at least 4 Ambassador opportunities per year
Ready to support and inspire kids to make a difference in our community? Begin by filling out our Ambassador Registration Form which includes a 20 minute Ambassador Orientation video, 3 minute free background check, and a liability waiver.
Special Olympics Indiana energizes athletes by organizing 10 dynamic Areas, each led by dedicated volunteers to support County Programs and host exciting regional competitions. Athletes thrive in vibrant community events, competing in various meets to earn their place in state-level championships.
We offer two types of volunteer classifications:
If you’re interested in either of these roles, please visit our website and select “BECOME A VOLUNTEER”.
Starfish Initiative was established in 2003 with a vision to make a difference in the lives of marginalized youth- one student at a time. Today we continue to advance our mission by:
Starfish Initiative believes in the power of “making a difference to that one.” We have ongoing and one time volunteer opportunities available. Here are some ways you can get involved with Starfish Initiative:
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is provided by the Administration for Community Living and the Indiana Department of Insurance. We are part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state.
SHIP provides free, impartial information to help consumers make decisions regarding health insurance options related to Medicare. We strive to help them be wise consumers and to get the most value for their Medicare health insurance dollars.
SHIP is staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed an intensive four-day training course and are certified by the IDOI. Regular training updates keep them current with the most recent changes in Medicare and other health care insurance options. Learn more about becoming a SHIP Volunteer. SHIP counselors are committed volunteers who offer you free and objective assistance in complete confidence.
Our Trained SHIP volunteers:
SHIP is a satisfying volunteer opportunity for hundreds of people across Indiana. SHIP provides services through many channels: seminars, local community training, one-on-one counseling, virtual counseling, public speaking, publications, videos and more. Volunteers are the key to the program’s success. SHIP volunteers are called on to assist with questions on Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicaid, employer benefit plans, managed care plans, long-term care, help pay for prescriptions and more. Counseling can include an analysis of insurance needs, side-by-side policy comparisons, help with filing claims, and appeals or filling out applications for assistance.
SHIP is driven by volunteers who are committed to helping people with Medicare determine the best healthcare choices for their individual situations and to be good consumers of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Part D drug coverage, long term care financing, and low income assistance programs.
To be an active SHIP volunteer you must fulfill the following criteria:
Every day at public, charter, and parochial schools located throughout Marion County, children of all ages attend class without the most basic supplies they need to get a good education. Dedicated teachers are often willing to pay for these much-needed supplies out of their own pockets to make sure the kids in their classrooms have the necessary tools to learn. On average, teachers spend $800-$1200 a year on school supplies for their students.
Teachers’ Treasures, in partnership with local businesses, charitable foundations, neighborhood organizations and individual contributors, helps fill this need by operating a volunteer-based “Store for Teachers.” Donated educational supplies and other materials are distributed via this unique conduit to teachers for the benefit of their students. We serve teachers from any school (public, private, charter, or parochial) in Marion County and the immediate surrounding school districts with 60% or more of the student population on the free or reduced lunch programs.
Teachers’ Treasures believes that volunteers are vital to the success of our teachers and our mission of providing the tools students need to be successful academically and personally.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Trinity Haven is a non-profit organization that provides housing options and supportive services for LGBTQ+ young adults, including a long-term Transitional Living Program (TLP) which offers up to 24 months of housing, stabilization assistance, support services, independent living skills, case management, and care coordination for young adults in the state of Indiana; as well as a short-term Host Homes Program (HHP) which offers an average of 6 months of housing and intensive case management, and is limited to Indianapolis/Marion County. Our Youth Engagement Specialist assists with permanent housing placement for those exiting our TLP and HHP.
The goal of Trinity Haven is to intervene before young people experience chronic homelessness, and to help them pursue their education and develop the skills to thrive in the world independently.
At Trinity Haven, we rely on volunteer support! Whether it’s working directly with the young people we serve or taking care of the lawn/grounds, volunteers are essential to us.
We’re always looking for volunteers in our vibrant, supportive community. Everyone can make a difference, and your help can directly benefit a young person in need.
Available opportunities include…
Watch Chris’ Interview with Jenni White, Executive Director at Trinity Haven
We do not have a blanket age requirement, but certain roles do:
All volunteer positions require background checks. The cost is $15. If this is a barrier, please let us know as we often have grant funds to help offset this cost. If you are interested in volunteering, or learning more about how you can get involved, please fill out this interest form and we will be in touch!
https://trinityhavenindy.org/i-can-help/
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognizes the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Versiti Blood Research Institute, we enable lifesaving gifts from our donors, and we provide the science behind the medicine through Versiti’s diagnostic laboratories. Versiti is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We are on a mission of service to improve patient outcomes, to advance the field of personalized medicine, and to strengthen the health of communities everywhere. We make discoveries that contribute to better patient care. And we are a beacon of hope, care and innovation in the communities we call home.
Versiti Blood Center of Indiana supplies blood services, blood products and specialty services to more than 80 hospitals across the state and collects more than 130,000 units of blood annually.
The heart of our organization, Versiti volunteers bring new and unique levels of expertise to our donors and staff in the communities we serve. Though our volunteers are a diverse group of individuals, they share a personal commitment to giving back to their community. Their gifts of time and talent make our lifesaving mission possible.
As a volunteer, you play a major role in helping to achieve our mission of saving lives and maintaining our organization’s commitment to excellent customer service. Every volunteer opportunity is important, and every volunteer contributes in a special way. We make every effort to place you in an area where your abilities and creative talents shine.
Volunteers of America is a ministry of service dedicated to helping people reach their full potential. Through human services programs, Volunteers of America Ohio and Indiana helps nearly 11,000 people from 65 program locations in 16 communities across the region.
Support campaigns in your area and create healthier communities for all! Participate in donation drives to give local veterans, families, and individuals the tools they need to create a foundation for well-being.
You can give veterans, individuals, and families the tools they need to rebuild their lives and thrive by adopting a program wish list or working with our team directly to host a donation drive.
Get involved through our signature campaigns like Operation Backpack, Season of Sharing, or Power of Hope. Or, develop your own customized way to give back that aligns with your interest and availability!
Through our corporate engagement program, we partner with you to provide opportunities and resources you can use to impact the lives of veterans, families and individuals in your community. Learn how you can join the amazing group of organizations who are leveraging their power to build healthy communities for all.
For more info, https://www.voaohin.org/get-involved/
The HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) program uses one-to-one mentoring in a structured, personalized approach to help elementary students achieve reading success. Why serve as a HOSTS mentor? An hour of your week provides the one-to-one attention that helps 2nd or 3rd-grade students succeed with reading. Mentors work one-to-one with two students for 30 minutes each, using easy-to-follow materials prepared by the HOSTS staff that target specific reading skills. The only qualification needed is the desire to help a student.
The HOSTS program operates in all 11 elementary schools in the MSD of Wayne Township. Volunteers are needed at all of our schools.
The HOSTS program just celebrated its 20th year of helping students to succeed!
Mentors commit to just one hour per week and teams of two or more can alternate weeks.
Various mentoring times from 8am until 2pm are available to accommodate volunteers’ busy schedules.
We recruit volunteers year-round. However, mentoring opportunities follow the school calendar, and volunteers are needed from September to May.
Westminster Neighborhood Services provides education support, access to basic needs, and community connections to empower neighbors and strengthen youth and families on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis.
Westminster’s holistic approach to serve the entire family is important to the thousands of neighbors that come through the doors annually. The relationship built with the families is so important; at times we might be the only ones cheering on these families and helping them navigate hard situations they face daily. 42% of the neighborhood living below the poverty level and 21% live with an annual income less than $10,000. That comes with barriers that they need help over coming, and Westminster’s services are essential to help families break down those barriers and break free from the obstacles holding them back in life.
Westminster Neighborhood Services run on volunteers with 512 people donating over 8,000 hours in the last year. Westminster Neighborhood Services has volunteer opportunities for both groups and individuals. Volunteers for all positions are required to participate in our general orientation and job-specific trainings.
Westminster Neighborhood Services envisions a collaborative community in which all residents are supported to reach their full potential, and provides education, support, access to basic needs, and community connections to empower neighbors and strengthen youth and families on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. Westminster Neighborhood Services is believing in the value and worth of all people, no services will be denied based on faith tradition. Nor does WNS offer its services on the condition that people must listen and respond to messages designed to a particular faith.
WFYI has been involved as a community leader and partner in education, health, public affairs, and the arts since 1970. We serve as a public forum where people are encouraged to discuss and debate issues important to the local community. Our award-winning documentaries and public affairs programs have addressed many relevant topics including financial literacy, healthcare, workforce development and environmental affairs. This broadcast schedule combines with local community outreach programs to focus on developing successful solutions to local issues.
Smart, loyal and committed like the very best of friends, WFYI is a nonprofit organization providing trusted news and quality entertainment for 50 years – educating and engaging the community.
Join our volunteer family and you’ll meet fellow public media fans while helping WFYI provide educational and cultural connections here in Indiana. WFYI volunteers help keep the station running — and we greatly appreciate their generous contributions of time and talent.
WFYI relies upon our volunteers to help us reach our goal of serving as a community resource by providing educational, informational and cultural services and entertainment of the highest quality through television and radio programs, educational telecommunications services and community engagement events and activities
Check out our current needs and create your volunteer profile today to stay connected with WFYI Volunteer Opportunities!
https://www.wfyi.org/volunteer-with-wfyi
On Feb 8th, 2023, Lauren Makin, Volunteer Manager spoke to the Ambassadors about the volunteer program at WFYI.
Click here to view opportunities and create your WFYI volunteer profile.
Welcoming nearly 4 million visitors each year, White River State Park is your perfect urban getaway. The park is situated along the eastern and western banks of its namesake White River. The park covers 267 acres with seven world-class attractions, miles of trails and acres of open greenspace, there are distinctive experiences for every visitor.
White River State Park offers many different volunteer opportunities to fit each groups level of interest. The main projects center around keeping White River clean and trash free. Volunteers can indicate their interest in certain projects ranging from invasive species removal, river clean up, homeless camp clean up, park beautification, and much more. Seasonal changes rotate volunteer work.
The Indianapolis Ambassadors held their monthly general meeting at the park on Oct 2nd, 2024. This informational handout describes the art that we saw and how volunteers can help maintain the park.
Michele’s Interview with Cara Walsh with the park’s volunteer program.
Cara Walsh
cwalsh@wrsp.in.gov
(317) 452-9210
https://whiteriverstatepark.org/volunteer/
Women4Change creates positive change for Hoosiers because of the people behind the organization. With dedicated board members, committee members, and staff, we are able to work toward a future of equity for Hoosier women. Our organization welcomes all Hoosiers to be a part of the positive change we create every day in our state.
Our volunteers represent Women4Change across the entire state of Indiana. They have opportunities to table and engage with future Women4Change supporters, help with campaigns, and participate in phone banks. Sign up to receive emails with the latest opportunities to engage with Hoosiers!
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