Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Fishers

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF OUR ORGANIZATION

Thank you to each of our wonderful volunteers who help us serve our neighbors! With your help, we are able to provide coats to children and parents throughout Hamilton County.  To learn more about volunteering with Hamilton County Coats for Kids please CLICK HERE. 

Over 2 million girls and counting; the incredible impact of our movement is a reality because of our passionate people like you! Volunteer today to make our movement even stronger! Volunteers are needed to assist with our 5Ks, coaching, and running. Please CLICK HERE to learn more. 

We are always looking for caring, encouraging, and passionate individuals who enjoy working with teen girls ages 12-18. We understand it takes a village to help shape and build our youth. We need volunteers to help create that village. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer for Girl Code, please email us at hello@girlcodementoring.org. 

Investing in our community does not always mean writing a check. Also critical to Noble is the time and talent of our volunteers. The few hours you spend can make an incredible difference to the people we serve. Multiply those hours by the 650+ volunteers who help us throughout the year, and you can imagine the impact. CLICK HERE to learn more and to volunteer now!

May We Suggest:

Noble Auxiliary
This wonderful group of women meets regularly throughout the year to plan Noble’s largest fundraiser, A Noble Evening in the Garden.

Noble Dream Team
Whether it’s purchasing a suit for an individual interviewing for a job or helping them travel, the Noble Dream Team works hard to fulfill the dreams of individuals served by Noble.

Summer Day Camps
We offer a variety of day camps for school-age youth throughout the summer, including traditional day camps as well as specialty camps like Art, Music & Dance, Career Exploration, and Kitchen Adventures.

Clerical Assistance
We welcome volunteers who can assist with data entry, filing and other clerical tasks.

Groundskeeping
Help us keep our 3 Central Indiana looking nice by planting flowers, weeding and trimming trees.

Special Events
We host 3 fundraisers each year: A Noble Evening in the Garden in March, Noble Golf Classic in June, and Raising the Stakes for Noble in November. Let us know if you can volunteer at our events or serve on one of our event planning committees.

Artists
We have a therapeutic art studio at Noble East and another at Noble Business Enterprises on Indianapolis’ west side.  Share your creativity by leading a collaborative art project.

Corporate Volunteer Days
Many businesses want to give back to the community while providing opportunities for their employees to bond, so we’ll help you design a Volunteer Day around your team’s schedule and interests.

Lead an Activity
Plan and host an activity with the individuals we serve. Crafts, music, art, a cooking class, gardening, sports, a building project are just a few ideas so let us know what you’d like to do.

Share Your Talent
Do you have a unique talent? Let us know how you want to share it with the people we serve.

Join the Prevail team in serving victims in your community. The gift of your time and talent are one of the most precious gifts you can give. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. We are seeking volunteers for the following:

Co-Facilitators and Assistants needed! These volunteers work directly with the Prevail team in our curriculum based support groups. Positions available in Adult, Teen, & Children’s Support Groups.

Join the special events team to assist with one of our three major fundraising events. If you have a talent for event planning, sharing your passions with others, or getting to know new people we can use your skills to grow.

This volunteer serves as the point of entry for survivors at Prevail. They answer the Prevail business and crisis line during work hours, welcome clients arriving for appointments, and other duties.

We invite your service group in for a day of service or community group project. When submitting your Service Project Proposal please allow at least four weeks to schedule.

PrimeLife relies on over 200 dedicated volunteers to maximize our capacity to serve over 4,000 deserving individuals each year. A wide range of meaningful volunteer opportunities are available for all ages and abilities.

Volunteers may:

Whatever your interest or talent, PrimeLife can provide a place for you to feel productive and know that you are truly making a significant difference in the lives of one of our community’s greatest assets, its senior citizens.  Please CLICK HERE or contact Volunteer Coordinator, Julie Barnes, at jbarnes@primelifeenrichment.org

Our organization relies on volunteers just like you.  We are always in need of people to join the cause and help out. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to complete our Volunteer Form. 

9 ways to volunteer:

Food Pantry: Stock food, organizing, assistance with shopping & carryout

Assistance Desk: Assisting families & directing family aid

Housekeeping: General housekeeping, cleaning & maintenance

Donations intake: Sorting and tagging donated items for the resale shop

Heavy Assistance: Large furniture and appliance pick-up

Sales Assistance: Sales, desk, customer checkout, recording sales 

Item Display: Organizing produce display areas inside the resale shop

Administrative: Posting items on Facebook, pricing items

Spread The Word: Tell a friend to shop or donate!

1 in 6 Hoosiers can not read above a fifth grade level. At Indy Reads, our mission is to build the literacy, English language, and job readiness skills to empower adults and families to reach their full potential. 

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.

CLICK HERE to learn more.

Your time is one of the greatest gifts you can give to the Central Indiana Land Trust. Whatever your skill level or interest, there are many ways to contribute to our mission.

Volunteer Field Days

Many volunteers help care for our special natural areas, working side-by-side with our stewardship professionals. You can help with periodic maintenance and restoration work essential to the proper conservation of our properties. Central Indiana Land Trust volunteers of all ages gather on “field days” in the spring and fall to help with activities such as planting trees, installing trail markers, removing invasive plants and picking up litter. In addition to getting work done on these days, we often take a guided walk after our work is done. Visit our Upcoming Events page for a list of volunteer days planned.

Corporate or Group Volunteering

The Central Indiana Land Trust works closely with the local businesses and community groups to offer large group volunteer opportunities. Groups may arrange their own volunteer event or join an existing event. If you are interested in learning how your group can organize an activity, contact Traci Willis at 317-631-5263 or twillis@conservingindiana.org.

Site Stewards

Each of our properties benefits from one or more Site Stewards who monitor it on a quarterly basis and report to our professional stewardship staff on any changes or activities observed at the site. These reports help us shape our field days and plan for stewardship activities. Site stewards also act as the eyes and ears of our properties. These volunteers are imperative to the work of maintaining and protecting our natural areas. If you’re interested in learning more about being a Site Steward, please contact Jamison Hutchins at 406-546-7244 or jhutchins@conservingindiana.org.

Special Skills Volunteers

Do you have a special talent, skill or area of  expertise that you could use to help the Central Indiana Land Trust? Please contact Traci Willis at 317-631-5263 or twillis@conservingindiana.org if you are interested in donating your time in the following special skill areas:

CLICK HERE to learn more.

Whether you are creative, enjoy working with kids, want to be outdoors, or like to learn new things, come and see how you can use your unique talents and interests as a Park volunteer. It's a great way to give back to your community, meet new people, and help preserve Hamilton County's natural and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of this and future generations. Listed below are a few of the various volunteer opportunities the Hamilton County Parks Department offers.

Use our online service to view and register for Volunteer Opportunities.

If you do not see any opportunities available on the above website, please call Steve Sneath at 317-774-2509.

Come help out at our special events and have a blast! Our events include: the Cool Creek Concert Series, Migration Celebration, Maple Madness, Pioneer Fall Festival, Potter's Bridge Fall Festival, and Little Haunt on the Prairie.

Here's your chance to help with beautifying the grounds, caring for Nature Center wildlife friends, tending native plants in the greenhouse, cleaning, or educating others about nature.

Help clear trails, remove invasive plants or simply pick up trash. These serve as great family, group, and class volunteer projects!

For additional information about becoming a volunteer please contact Steve Sneath by email or call 317-774-2509.

We accept volunteers of all ages. Volunteers younger than 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent.

As a small organization that is new to operating independently, we rely on the help of volunteers.  Volunteers who know Central Indiana or the early care and education field help us better serve our audiences. Whether you share your expertise, time, or manpower, we could use you to make what we do even better – CLICK HERE to volunteer today!

Volunteers are Trinity Free Clinic’s most valued resource! They are the heart of our organization, offering expertise and helping hands to improve the health of our neighbors in need. Trinity relies on more than 300 volunteers who selflessly give their time and talent to provide free medical and dental care to Hamilton County residents who are uninsured or underinsured. Our clinic is a positive, professional environment — and a fun place to volunteer! Volunteers must be 18 years or older. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

We exist to foster hope, happiness, and healing for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. Please join the A Kid Again volunteer team. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply to be A Kid Again volunteer. 

The Cooper House is seeking volunteers who are passionate about serving families. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to complete our volunteer form. 

Morning Light is a charitable nonprofit organization in Indianapolis that serves people who have truly nowhere else to go. Our residents often have no family, no home, and no support system to speak of—but they have us.

Many of our residents have had difficult lives, but their end of life doesn’t have to be!

At Morning Light, we believe that every person is worthy of love, respect, and dignity. No matter a person’s age, income, gender, background, or life story, we are here to provide a peaceful and supportive place of rest in their final days.

Volunteers are needed with the following:

Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to complete a volunteer application. 

Join SAWs in transforming lives through service! Volunteer with Servants at Work (SAWs) and make a direct impact on individuals with mobility challenges. Help us build custom ramps, provide freedom, and create inclusive environments.

Your time and dedication can make a significant difference. Join our team of compassionate volunteers today and be part of a mission that changes lives. Visit our website to learn more and sign up to volunteer with SAWs. Together, let's build a more accessible and inclusive world!

Visit https://sawsramps.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/indiana to select an opportunity to join us!

Our Free Play Box Stewards maintain and stock their designated Free Play Box (supplies will be provided by Mudsock Youth Athletics) In addition, Stewards will report any damage and/or vandalism to Mudsock Youth Athletics. Free Play Boxes are located in Cyntheanne Park, Holland Park, Nickel Plate District, and Cumberland Park. Please contact Scott Spillman with questions. 

Are you interested in serving your community? We have a variety of opportunities for you to help your aging neighbors. Which one is right for you?

Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County’s Community Caring Program allows seniors to live independently with dignity in their own homes for as long as safely possible by connecting volunteers with home-bound, isolated, and/or financially fragile seniors 55 and over.

Community Caring Volunteers have a passion for giving back to seniors in their communities. All one -on-one volunteers complete an interview, background check and training. Many of our volunteers are 55+ who enjoy helping those in the same life stage. Volunteers must be available to donate a minimum of one hour per month.

Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County provides programs to promote and support independent lifestyles for adults 55+ in Hamilton County. Our vision is to be known throughout Hamilton County as a trusted resource for connecting seniors with beneficial programs to support their independence. Through our programs, seniors have the opportunity to connect with services or to other individuals that will help enrich independent lifestyles.

Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County’s Together Today Program provides an excellent opportunity for older adults to meet on a regular basis, make new friends, and have a wonderful time socializing. Each session begins with light breakfast and social time full of games and catching up with friends. Lunch is provided and is followed by a planned activity or presentation.

Together Today Lead Volunteer serves as the “welcome committee” and welcomes all new members to the group and helps them join activities. The lead volunteer helps keep the group on task and welcomes the sponsors and gets them set up for lunch/activity. The lead volunteer will also be the point of contact for SCHC staff.

Volunteers will complete an interview, background check and training

Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County provides programs to promote and support independent lifestyles for adults 55+ in Hamilton County. Our vision is to be known throughout Hamilton County as a trusted resource for connecting seniors with beneficial programs to support their independence. Through our programs, seniors have the opportunity to connect with services or to other individuals that will help enrich independent lifestyles.

Adults with limited decisional capacity in one or more areas of their life as determined by the court benefit from the Hamilton County VASIA Guardianship Program and Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County. Guardianship is a dramatic intervention; it is a legal appointment by the court after careful consideration and evaluation to determine that less restrictive options for assistance would not be enough.

Volunteer Advocates are paired with an adult under guardianship to help monitor their care plan and ensure the highest degree of independence, dignity, health, comfort, and safety is maintained. Advocates work closely with SCHC care team and Hamilton County Court to monitor client’s well-being. The advocate helps them make decisions based on their own best interests and preferences.

Volunteer Advocates will complete an interview, background check and have extensive training as well as continued support and ongoing training.

Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County provides programs to promote and support independent lifestyles for adults 55+ in Hamilton County. Our vision is to be known throughout Hamilton County as a trusted resource for connecting seniors with beneficial programs to support their independence. Through our programs, seniors have the opportunity to connect with services or to other individuals that will help enrich independent lifestyles.

Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County’s Community Caring Program allows seniors to live independently with dignity in their own homes for as long as safely possible by connecting volunteers with home-bound, isolated, and/or financially fragile seniors 55 and over.

Community Caring Volunteers have a passion for giving back to seniors in their communities. All one -on-one volunteers complete an interview, background check and training. Many of our volunteers are 55+ who enjoy helping those in the same life stage. Volunteers must be available to donate a minimum of one hour per month.

Assist along with other volunteers during our food bank warehouse weekly operational times - weigh and sort food, make up food orders, assist with nonperishable food distributions to food pantries, and participate in other tasks. 

The activities described above are ideal for people who can lift 20 pounds and learn to use food bank equipment.  Currently we are limiting the age of volunteers to 14 years and older.

Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to respond to this opportunity. 

Our volunteer dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help support student wellness by providing middle school and high school students an opportunity to interact with registered therapy dogs during school or extracurricular activities.

Therapy dogs are trained to offer people comfort and affection. They are adept at being gentle and reassuring to humans they have never met in unfamiliar settings, setting them apart from the average pet.

The Chris Center is actively seeking additional handler/dog teams to join our PAWS Therapy Dog Program. During the 2023 academic year, our PAWS Team will support student wellness at several partner organizations, including:

University High School

Guerin Catholic High School

The Orchard School (middle school)

​Options Schools

Carmel Clay Public Library

To learn more and to respond to this opportunity, please CLICK HERE. 

Members with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities are matched in a mutually enriching one-to-one friendship—a wonderful opportunity to promote social inclusion and respect. Additional opportunities arise throughout the year for social activities with Best Buddies Indiana!

Link to volunteer: Volunteer in Indiana - Best Buddies International

Or Email: MarkLantz@bestbuddies.org

Weed Wrangles are held across Hamilton County throughout the year.  They are often hosted by parks departments, homeowners associations, churches, or local environmental or community groups but hosting and attending Weed Wrangles is open to all!  Registration is required for events and more information about Hamilton County Weed Wrangles can be found HERE.

The City of Fishers has enacted the Adopt-A-Fire Hydrant program to ensure the safety of our residents and to assist the Fishers Fire Department.

In the winter months heavy snowfall can bury fire hydrants, making it difficult for firefighters to locate and access them during an emergency, when every second counts! The City of Fishers is asking residents and other community members to sign up and Adopt-A-Fire Hydrant to help keep Fishers safe.

The Role of an Adopt-A-Fire Hydrant Participant

The primary role is to make sure the adopted fire hydrant is clearly visible from the street

Duties

Please CLICK HERE to choose your adopted fire hydrant.

The Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County is seeking the following food pantry donations:

Donations can be dropped off to the Good Samaritan Network at 12933 Parkside Drive, Fishers, Indiana daily between 9 a.m. and noon, and 1 - 3 p.m.  Please contact Nancy Chance via email with questions. 

Second Helpings is seeking volunteers to help prepare meals in their Hunger Relief Kitchen. A volunteers’ first step is to sign up through their online application here, and then their Manager of Volunteer Services will reach out to schedule you for a virtual orientation session. Then the volunteer can schedule themselves for shifts. They do require all volunteers provide a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record before entering the building.

The Come to Me Food Pantry is seeking the following food pantry donations:

Donations can be dropped off to Come to Me Food Pantry at 9691 East 116th Street, Fishers, Indiana. The pantry is located behind the Fishers United Methodist Church in a small building labeled Fellowship Hall.  Donations can be dropped off 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact Linda Williams via email or 317-695-0069 with questions. 

Cherish is a non-profit organization that assists and protects children by removing barriers to investigation and treatment, as well as provides regional leadership in combating child abuse and exploitation. Cherish is seeking donations via their Amazon Wish List.  Please CLICK HERE to view the list.  Contact Kelly Reiff via email with any questions. 

There are well over 1,000 kids waiting to be matched with a mentor through our program at this very moment. Our agency serves Marion, Hamilton, and Johnson counties, and we match within 20 minutes of where you live or work. That means the kids waiting are your neighbors, family, and fellow community members.

We ask our mentors to make a 1-year commitment up front. You must have accessible to reliable transportation, be over 19 years of age, and go through a background check. Once matched, you will see your little for 4 hours per month. 

Additionally, here is a link to some FAQ’s that you may find helpful!

Volunteer Committee Member Description Overview: As a member of the volunteer committee you work with Meals on Wheels staff and Board of Directors to ensure that the program continues to grow and meet the ever changing needs of our recipients. 

Marilyn's Place Non-food Pantry is a local grassroots 501c3 public charity and provides free work and weather-appropriate clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other donated items for persons in need of assistance.

MPI is seeking grant professional(s) to help compose grant proposals to cover our day-to-day operating expenses and other projects.  Volunteers could be retired grant writers or other grant professionals willing to work pro-bono.  Volunteers would be able to work from home and compose grant proposals in their spare time.

If interested or for any questions, please contact us:  317.219.5449 or email:  info@marilynsplaceinc.org

Heart and Soul Clinic provides medical care for uninsured.  Volunteers with experience in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, ER are ideal.  An ideal volunteer commitment is one shift per month.  Shifts are available at the clinic building in Westfield or Mobile Units in Fishers, Noblesville or Carmel.  If interested contact Lisa Kreag Executive Director at lisa@heartandsoulclinic.org or complete volunteer application at www.heartandsoulclinic.org

Heart and Soul Clinic provides medical care for uninsured.  Volunteer RN.  An ideal volunteer commitment is one shift per month.  Shifts are available at the clinic building in Westfield or Mobile Units in Fishers, Noblesville or Carmel.  If interested contact Lisa Kreag Executive Director at lisa@heartandsoulclinic.org or complete volunteer application at www.heartandsoulclinic.org

Heart and Soul Clinic provides medical care for uninsured.  Volunteers are fluent in Spanish with experience in interpreting. An ideal volunteer commitment is minimum of one shift per month.  Shifts are available at the clinic building in Westfield or Mobile Units in Fishers, Noblesville or Carmel.  If interested contact Lisa Kreag Executive Director at lisa@heartandsoulclinic.org or complete volunteer application at www.heartandsoulclinic.org

Heart and Soul Clinic provides mental health care for uninsured.  Mental health volunteers are available on a PRN basis when a patient is in need of counseling.  Each patient will receive a maximum of 6 sessions.  Mental Health professionals can provide services virtually.  If interested contact Lisa Kreag Executive Director at lisa@heartandsoulclinic.org or complete volunteer application at www.heartandsoulclinic.org

Heart and Soul Clinic provides dental care for uninsured.  An ideal dentist volunteer commitment is a minimum of one shift per quarter.  All dental care is provided at the clinic building.  Dental services are provided on the first Saturday morning of each month and the third Thursday evening of each month.  Shifts are available at the clinic building. If interested contact Lisa Kreag Executive Director at lisa@heartandsoulclinic.org or complete volunteer application at www.heartandsoulclinic.org

Heart and Soul Clinic provides medical care for uninsured.  Volunteers with experience in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, ER are ideal.  An ideal volunteer commitment is one shift per month.  Shifts are available at the clinic building in Westfield or Mobile Units in Fishers, Noblesville or Carmel.  If interested contact Lisa Kreag Executive Director at lisa@heartandsoulclinic.org or complete volunteer application at www.heartandsoulclinic.org