Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Fishers

When you volunteer with SWCD, you have the opportunity to become even more connected to your community through conservation. Because of people like you, we are able to make an even bigger impact in Hamilton County! 

We offer volunteer opportunities for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. You can volunteer to work alone or with a group, indoors or outdoors, and with or without a commitment.

CLICK HERE to learn more and to volunteer today!

We are so happy you are interested in volunteering with Team Teter!  This is a dynamic farm with lots of opportunities to serve and be in community.  We are happy to answer all of your questions.  Please start by reading about the volunteer teams and and getting a feel for what opportunities are available. 

Wash Pack-Veggie Prep Team: The wash pack team is active weekly from late May to late October in 2023. This crew washes or otherwise cleans, packages, bunches, weighs, and sorts our harvest for sale and distribution. Each shift is two hours.  Most job require standing on hard surfaces but we can accommodate for seated positions.  

Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to volunteer. 

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our guests at Still Waters Adult Day Center. Whether lending a helping hand or sharing your talents, together, we can create a nurturing environment filled with care and compassion.  Volunteer are needed to assist with the following:

Noblesville Creates needs volunteers for upcoming events and for duties on campus. Volunteering is a great way to get involved with and support our arts community, while also having a lot of fun! Brief descriptions of volunteers roles appear below: we can provide more detail upon request. Even if you’re available for only part of a volunteer shift, that can still be a big help! Contact us to be paired with an activity that fits your skills and interests.

To volunteer, contact Ryan Shelton at rshelton@noblesvillecreates.org or call 317-900-1272.

Volunteers are needed for the following:

Ongoing Events

Staffing the Front Desk
Staffing the Front Desk is a great way to see all that happens at Noblesville Creates. You will greet guests, answers questions (as you can), answer the phone, collect art from artists for the next exhibit, make sales, and more. Full training is available and a staff member will always be available to answer any questions you have or questions you cannot answer. This volunteer opportunity is available any time Noblesville Creates is open: Wednesdays-Fridays from Noon to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Any part of these times you can fulfill would be quite helpful and allow our staff more time to focus on upcoming events, exhibits, and classes.

Set-up Help for First Fridays of each month: 3:00-6:00 pm
Assist Nickel Plate staff with the set-up of tables, chairs, food, tents, umbrellas, and art activities.

Clean-up for First Fridays of each Month: 8:30-9:30 pm
Assist Nickel Plate staff with cleaning up campus after the First Friday event. We encourage you to come at around 8:30 so you can enjoy the evening before helping clean-up.

Hello! Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Horizon House. All volunteers should go through the below link and sign up as a volunteer on our website!

https://www.horizonhouse.cc/volunteer/

Fishers residents can go behind the scenes of local government and hear from staff, tour City facilities and engage in the collaborative city governing process in the City of Fishers’ City Government Academy (CGA). At the end of the 9-week course, participants will have a greater understanding of how the Fishers government works. The academy is free and open to Fishers residents who are ages 18+.

Registration for the Spring 2024 Session is now closed.

Please contact Samantha Wisecup at wisecups@fishers.in.us or by phone at (317) 517-2892 with any questions.

In partnership with the City of Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, and the Eman schools, the Mayor’s Youth Academy offers the opportunity to build community awareness, provide hands-on learning opportunities that enhance curriculum, and inspire future careers in the public sector. The Fishers Mayor’s Youth Academy is a year-long experience provided by the City of Fishers for high school juniors and seniors who live in and or attend school in Fishers with a GPA of at least 3.0 to be eligible for the program.Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is closed.

To find out more regarding program requirements, course agendas, and to apply visit the link below.

Find out more & apply here

The academy is an opportunity for the community to participate in police-style training through a 12-week course. Topics include criminal law, crime prevention, the K9 program, defensive tactics, and narcotics training through demonstrations and classroom instruction. Email Allison Nicholson for more info.

Open to young adults 14 to 19 years old, this free program exposes participants to the Police Department and helps those interested in law enforcement careers to make an informed decision. Programs offered include crime scene investigation, traffic stops, use of police dogs, SWAT, computer crimes, and more. All meetings are open to new members. Please contact Allison Nicholson for further information.

The 15th annual Fishers Police Department Teen Academy will be held June 20th - 24th in conjunction with the Fishers YMCA.  This year’s academy will be held at Riverside Intermediate in Fishers.  The academy is one week of law enforcement type training that will allow teens to better understand how law enforcement works.  The academy will also allow teens to get to know several officers through a variety of social activities. 

 The academy is open to any applicant 13 years of age or older.  Applicants must be enrolled in a junior high or high school in Fishers.  Each applicant is subject to a screening process and therefore walk-ins will not be allowed. We only have 40 spots available for this year’s academy!  If you are interested, please contact Officer Cory Robinson at robinsonc@fishers.in.us to begin the screening process.

The Fishers Police Corps is a group of volunteers comprised of citizens who have completed the Fishers Police Citizens Academy and who wish to continue to support the Fishers Police Department through volunteer activities. The Corps volunteers at Touch-A-Truck, Pack the Cruiser, Teen Academy and Police Explorers Summer Camps, National Night Out, the Octoberfest FOP event, Boo Bash, Cops & Kids, the Awards Banquet, vehicle fleet checks, the FPD annual meeting, and other community events. The group also raises funds in order to support the department by providing food for the officers at various events, recognition during the holidays and on their birthdays, conducting fleet checks of the vehicles and many other activities as they arise.  Every year our group provides a $1,500 scholarship for a student at Hamilton Southeastern or Fishers High School who is interested in pursuing a law related career.  CLICK HERE for further information.

The Fishers Fire Department Citizen’s Academy is a free 8-week program designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency medical operations and to promote citizen interaction with the Fishers Fire Department Personnel. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the department’s capabilities, develop realistic expectations of response times from the point of dispatch, and develop a cooperative relationship between firefighters and the citizens of Fishers. Learn more about the Citizen’s Fire Academy and submit an application.

A Fire Corps member provides support to the firefighters by performing services at emergency incidents and non-emergency events at department facilities and department functions. This includes responding to incidents to provide incident rehabilitation to firefighters and support to individuals affected by an emergency. The Fire Corps maintains the Rehab Support Unit (RSU) apparatus, equipment, and supplies, and provides rehabilitation services during hands-on training events.

 Responsibilities include:

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, pass a criminal background check, and have received a high school diploma or GED. All candidates must complete the Fire Corp Application and Background Disclosure and Authorization Form.

Join a team of Ben’s Ranch Foundation volunteers to support our efforts. Watch your combined impact grow over time and see how your efforts make a difference! CLICK HERE to learn more and to applly. 

Changing Footprints has no paid staff and relies on volunteers to continue operating. We welcome families (even young children love pairing up shoes), retirees, singles; anyone who would like to make a difference! Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to volunteer. 

SHOE PICKUP AND DELIVERY

As little as one hour a month – Help with pickup of shoes from one of our Drop-Off locations Or deliver shoes to agencies that get shoes.  

SORT COLLECTED SHOES

Individuals and groups are welcome to help with pairing and sorting into various categories the shoes that are brought into our warehouses. 

 COLLECT SHOES

1. Convince your church, organization, or business to set up a permanent or semi-permanent shoe drop-off location.

2. Convince your church, organization, or business to do a shoe drive.

3. Do a one-time family/neighborhood/holiday/birthday/bar-batmizvah shoe collection and take them to one of our shoe drop locations.

PUBLICITY/MARKETING/DATA

Want to help us improve? Find new volunteers? Publicize our shoe drives? Help us track activities and analyze new opportunities? Use your creativity to help change the world…

Gal’s Guide is 100% volunteer staff. We are a small organization with a big history-making mission.

We would love your help cataloging our collection, prepping the collection for lending, searching for books, researching gals, developing programs, and more!

If you can volunteer in person, sign up for a shift below.

If you are not able to volunteer in person but would like to help email us at info@galsguide.org with the subject “Offsite Volunteer.” 

Here are our current volunteer projects that we need help with in the Gal’s Guide Library

Sign up for a 2-hour shift to help Gal’s Guide Library Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to volunteer.

For this program, you would not bring your dog when volunteering.

To get involved with our Youth-Canine Programs, please visit the Youth-Canine Volunteers page.

Volunteer with your dog at Paws & Think’s partner venues where you will interact with children and adults from all different backgrounds.

To learn more about how to register with your dog as a therapy team with Paws & Think, visit our Become a Therapy Dog Team page.

We also have a need for volunteers without therapy dogs to help as escorts for our Paws to Heal program and as Reading Buddies for our Paws to Read programs. Visit our Therapy Dog Programs page for more information about each program and how to get involved.

For these opportunities, you would not bring your dog when volunteering.

For more information, visit the Therapy Dog Training Helpers page.

If you are interested in becoming an intern, serving on a committee, or joining Paws & Think’s Board of Directors, please send an email describing your interest to info@pawsandthink.org.

CLICK HERE to learn more. 

We are looking for individuals and/or groups (businesses, schools, churches, etc.) who have an interest and passion providing classes and/or workshops at our Harbor Light Center on the west side and Johnson County Center on the south side.  We would appreciate hearing from you if you have a particular skill to see if we might be able to share it with our individuals and families.  We are also looking to provide classes (on a volunteer basis) to individuals and families in various areas including budgeting, employment, conflict management, and wellness. 

We are looking to start providing classes and/or workshops on a monthly basis, and will work with the individual or group to find a date and time that work for you based on your schedule.  Please contact us for more details and we will also connect you with our centers to learn more about them as well as discuss your areas of expertise.

Please consider joining us for some bingo and lunch fun with seniors who enjoy gathering for a meal followed by some friendly competition in a non gambling environment.  We meet at our Fountain Square corps on Wednesdays with lunch generally starting at 12pm and bingo following shortly after with conclusion around 1:30pm. 

We are looking for individuals and/or small groups who are interested providing and serving lunch one or two times as well as donating/bringing prizes and helping during bingo.  Please note if you are willing to provide lunch that the meal will need to be either prepared on site at our corps or catered from a business (we cannot accept food made at home and brought into our facility to serve seniors).  Please contact us for more details including scheduling a date for providing a meal and/or bringing prizes.

We are looking for individuals and/or small groups to help with food pantry distribution at three of our locations: Fountain Square corps near downtown, Eagle Creek corps on the west side, and Barton Center downtown.  We are also looking for help with preparing food boxes at our Eagle Creek corps.  Volunteer positions include packing food based on household need and/or size, checking in families who come for assistance, distributing food to families if they come inside or taking food to vehicles outside, etc. Please see the days and times below during the week when you can join us to help those who need some assistance:

***Eagle Creek - Thursday from 10am-12pm and Friday from 9am-12pm
***Barton Center - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-5pm
***Fountain Square - Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-12pm

Please contact us for further details and we will help connect you with the center or corps where you are interested volunteering to learn more about their volunteer needs.  

We have two opportunities where we are looking for one or two individuals with a flexible schedule during the day to transport seniors:

***Our Eagle Creek corps located on the west side is looking for an individual to drive their van to take seniors who live in the adjacent apartment complex to local stores and bring them back to the apartment complex on Thursday from 1-3pm. 
***Our Fountain Square corps located near downtown is looking for an individual to drive their van to pick up seniors from their homes and bring them to the corps for lunch and bingo and then take them back to their homes following lunch and bingo on Wednesday from 11:30am-2pm

Please contact us for further details about either of these opportunities if you want to positively impact the lives of our seniors, have a flexible schedule during the week, and want to give back in the local community.

Wish of a Lifetime from AARP is changing how we age, one inspirational wish at a time. Whether you are passionate about granting a lifelong wish, making meaningful connections within your community, or sharing inspiring stories, there’s an opportunity for you to be part of Wish of a Lifetime from AARP’s mission.

Discover & Nominate
Help find and nominate deserving seniors for wish fulfillment.

Share & Inspire
Learn about deserving seniors and share their inspirational life stories.

Help Grant Wishes
Pitch in and get creative in helping a wide range of wishes come true.

Have Fun & Make Friends
Enjoy joining other volunteers in this fun and rewarding program.

Location: Nationwide, Volunteer from Home

Participate in local activities led by our Field Team to help spread the word about Wish of a Lifetime from AARP. Community event volunteers connect with WOL staff on a regular and as-needed basis and are empowered to recruit other volunteers, attend local events and speak to groups and individuals about the organization.

Nationwide, Volunteer from Home

Deliver roses and cards to older adults on Valentine’s Day! Beginning in 2014, Wish of a Lifetime has organized a national campaign that empowers volunteers to spread love on February 14th by delivering a rose and/or decorating cards to send to older adults across the nation. During the campaign, volunteers can participate in three ways:

Location: Nationwide, Volunteer from Home

Help find and nominate a deserving individual for wish fulfillment. Wish Discovery volunteers:

Location: Nationwide  

Be our boots on the ground to support a wish being fulfilled in your community. Wish Granting volunteers enhance and participate in wish experiences. Examples include sending a wish recipient off at the airport or participating in a wish as a companion.

The NAMI Indiana HelpLine is contacted over 1,000 times a year by people across the state who are affected by mental illness and in need of help. HelpLine Specialists provide a vital service to the NAMI Indiana community by responding with empathy to inquiries by phone, email, and social media posts, and by providing valuable information about mental health conditions and treatment options, NAMI education and support programs, and other mental health resources. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Our public policy committee keeps the legislative process in their sight. NAMI Indiana PPC follows what laws are being changed and looks to change laws. Members of this committee will testify at hearings and meet with legislators to provide an understanding of living with mental illness. This group meets once a month. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Presenters for Family & Friends lead this seminar designed to inform families and friends of people living with mental illness about the ways they can support their loved one. Presenters are trained by NAMI and lead this program in their local community. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

In Our Own Voice volunteers get the opportunity to share their story of living in recovery. IOOV presenters talk to various groups to help end the stigma associated with mental illnesses. People who hear an IOOV presentation are able to leave with the knowledge that mental illnesses are treatable. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Ending the Silence presenters are trained young adult speakers who share their recovery story with middle and high school students around the state.  NAMI Indiana staff train and  work with the speakers to help craft their story. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Peer-to-Peer leaders lead the 8 week education class that helps people who are in or looking to live in recovery with their mental illness. As a leader you and another leader will lead the class in learning ways to cope and maintain recovery. Peer-to-Peer leaders are trained through NAMI Indiana. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Family-to-Family leaders lead the 8 week education class for families or caregivers of someone living with a mental illness. Leaders are trained by NAMI Indiana staff. Two trained leaders will lead classes in their local community. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

NAMI Family support group facilitators lead our family support groups for families and friends of people who are living with a mental illness. Support groups are held all around the state and are offered free to adults. Facilitators are trained by NAMI Indiana staff to help families problem solve and provide an empathetic ear. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply.

Volunteers from the community are welcome. Making bracelets for the organization’s philanthropic partners is a great team-building exercise, and a fun way to accumulate service hours for National Honor Society. The studio room can accommodate up to 35 people at one time. Please CLICK HERE to sign up. 

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.

Ongoing volunteer opportunities are available at Community hospitals and health pavilions. In addition to free parking and meals, social events and service awards, you'll be rewarded just knowing you helped our patients and families when they need it most.  

Our unique volunteer opportunities include positions in the medical units, along with clerical positions and customer service assistance for patients and visitors.

CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Volunteers are an important part of Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital and help us achieve our mission of providing exceptional care. It is not necessary for you to have worked or volunteered in a healthcare setting before. You only need a passion to serve others and a commitment to helping IU Health Saxony Hospital make each and every guest's visit exceptional. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

End-of-Life patients have a lot of needs. But often times patients find themselves needing companionship more than anything else. Companionship Volunteers play a vital role in end-of-life care. Many elderly patients live in facilities and find themselves struggling with feelings of loneliness. As a Companionship Volunteer, you'll come alongside a patient and ensure they know they are not alone. Common activities our volunteers conduct with our patients include:

Do you have time to provide companionship a few times a month? Please contact Molly Mattocks via email for more information. 

We are looking for a volunteer to make weekly calls to our patient's families! During these calls you'll ensure that our patients have all the supplies and medications they need. This simple task goes a long way to be sure our families have what they need to care for their loved ones. If you're looking for a way to give back to the community, consider joining our team. Please contact Molly Mattocks via email for more information. 

Interested in volunteering for HSEF or joining one of our leadership teams?  Please feel free to reach out to Executive Director Justin Hirnisey or any current member.  You can also find more information by reviewing our Board Information Packet.

If you have a heart for youth and the outdoors, Camp To Belong Indiana is the perfect place for you! Volunteers are a crucial part of our Camp To Belong Indiana programming; volunteers support our programming by providing supervision and care to our campers during the week of camp. Additionally, counselors can help siblings create positive memories and build better relationships. Being a counselor means dedicating just one week of your life to provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment for foster youth in our community. Volunteers do not have to have previous experience with children, but do have to complete a background check, references, and attend a training led by Camp To Belong. Please contact Becky Moore via email for more information. 

Becoming a NAMI volunteer is rewarding and has a real impact on those you serve. You use your experience of living with a mental illness or your experience as a loved one or caregiver of someone living with a mental illness to provide support, education, or awareness to your neighbors. 

Volunteers are trained to lead a program and are asked to make a commitment to provide that program in the community.  You can volunteer with your local affiliate, or start programming in a community that does not have an affiliate. Training is provided free through the NAMI Indiana state office.

Below are the current programs provided through NAMI and NAMI Indiana. If you are interested in getting started or if you'd like more information, please email info@namiindiana.org. 

NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator:

NAMI Family support group facilitators lead our family support groups for families and friends of people who are living with a mental illness. Support groups are held all around the state and are offered free to adults. Facilitators are trained by NAMI Indiana staff to help families problem solve and provide an empathetic ear.

Connections Recovery Support Group Facilitator:

Connections support group facilitators lead our support groups for people living with mental illnesses. Connections support groups are held all over the state. Connections facilitators are peers living in recovery. NAMI Indiana holds trainings throughout the year for people interested in  becoming a support group facilitator.

Family-to-Family Leaders:

Family-to-Family leaders lead the 8 week education class for families or caregivers of someone living with a mental illness. Leaders are trained by NAMI Indiana staff. Two trained leaders will lead classes in their local community.

Peer-to-Peer Leaders:

Peer-to-Peer leaders lead the 8 week education class that helps people who are in or looking to live in recovery with their mental illness. As a leader you and another leader will lead the class in learning ways to cope and maintain recovery. Peer-to-Peer leaders are trained through NAMI Indiana.

Ending the Silence Presenters:

Ending the Silence presenters are trained young adult speakers who share their recovery story with middle and high school students around the state.  NAMI Indiana staff train and  work with the speakers to help craft their story. 

In Our Own Voice Presenter:

In Our Own Voice volunteers get the opportunity to share their story of living in recovery. IOOV presenters talk to various groups to help end the stigma associated with mental illnesses. People who hear an IOOV presentation are able to leave with the knowledge that mental illnesses are treatable.

Family & Friends Presenter:

Presenters for Family & Friends lead this seminar designed to inform families and friends of people living with mental illness about the ways they can support their loved one. Presenters are trained by NAMI and lead this program in their local community.

Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement Presenter:

Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement (SYSLE) is a presentation program that prepares individuals and family members to share their stories of lived experience with mental illness to a law enforcement audience, such as during Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, or other events where mental illness and related topics are featured. This presentation is provided monthly to new staff at prison facilities in Indiana.

NAMI in the Lobby Volunteer:

NAMI in the Lobby is a service for parents and other family caregivers in need of mental health resources for their loved ones. Trained volunteers have a designated space in the lobby area of hospitals during visitation hours where they provide visitors with information on NAMI and other local mental health resources. This NAMI Indiana program offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to feel connected with resources and information that can help. Volunteers receive training through the hospitals and NAMI Indiana.

Public Policy Committee:

Our public policy committee keeps the legislative process in their sight. NAMI Indiana PPC follows what laws are being changed and looks to change laws. Members of this committee will testify at hearings and meet with legislators to provide an understanding of living with mental illness. This group meets once a month.

NAMI Indiana HelpLine Volunteer:

The NAMI Indiana HelpLine is contacted over 1,000 times a year by people across the state who are affected by mental illness and in need of help. HelpLine Specialists provide a vital service to the NAMI Indiana community by responding with empathy to inquiries by phone, email, and social media posts, and by providing valuable information about mental health conditions and treatment options, NAMI education and support programs, and other mental health resources.

NAMI Indiana HelpLine Specialists help individuals and families improve their lives and advance recovery by listening to their concerns and connecting them with essential resources and services. They extend empathy, understanding, respect, and emotional support to everyone contacting the NAMI Indiana HelpLine. As volunteers, they will develop a deep understanding of the mental health landscape, mental illnesses, treatment options, and recovery strategies. They will also experience the appreciation and gratitude expressed by the individuals, families, and caregivers they serve. HelpLine Specialists are asked to volunteer four hours a week for six months. Read the entire HelpLine Volunteer description and requirements here. HelpLine Specialists must go through an application process, click here for an application and contact Elizabeth Boyle at eboyle@namiindiana.org  for more information and to apply.  

For information on any of these groups or programs contact 800-677-6442.

Even if you are not ready to volunteer, you can always make your voice heard. By simply talking openly about mental illnesses you are helping to end stigma and spread awareness. You can always do something! 

The vital work of the American Red Cross is made possible by people like you who contribute their unique backgrounds, talents and skill levels. Our needs change based on current events, adding flexibility to get you involved in an area that inspires you! Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to find a volunteer opportunity with the American Red Cross. 

Riverview Health relies on the assistance of hundreds of volunteers each year, and new volunteers are always welcome. Volunteering is great way to foster community involvement while helping others. The volunteer program at Riverview Health has been in existence for nearly 60 years, and volunteers have always made a tremendous impact, giving of their time and talents.

Some of the many volunteer service areas include patient transport, guest services, Carolyn's Corner gift shop, Women's Boutique and openings at Riverview Health Westfield Hospital. Volunteers work in four-hour shifts in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week. A one-day orientation and annual mandatory education session provides training and review on general hospital procedures.

Volunteer achievements are recognized during National Healthcare Volunteer Week and an annual holiday breakfast. Other benefits include complimentary meals during volunteer shifts and discounts in the Carolyn's Corner gift shop, Riverview Health Women’s Boutique and Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness centers.

If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health, please fill out our online application form or contact the manager of Volunteer Services at 317.776.7236. An in-person interview, background check and health screening are required prior to being a volunteer.

NOTE: Riverview Health does not use infant cuddlers.

Click here to apply online.

Click here to download a volunteer application.

When you volunteer with ICAN, you’re making a difference on both sides of the leash! 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. 

By choosing to get involved with ICAN, you can be part of our life-changing mission that enriches the lives of people living with disabilities and helps incarcerated individuals find a sense of purpose.  

Here are several ways you can help others find independence and hope:

Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Volunteering is a work of heart and we thank you for it! Your support – whether independently, through a work-sponsored day of caring, or at one of our special events – helps makes physical, occupational, and speech therapy treatments possible for Central kiddos with disabilities.

We have many opportunities for you and/or your group to make a difference! 

CLICK HERE to learn more and to volunteer. 

Joy Maker volunteers are the many hands that, with the small Resounding Joy staff, make events and programs a success. Joy Makers lend their talents virtually, in the office, at events, and in the community, embarking on a range of projects highlighting or expanding their skill sets. In the process, Joy Maker volunteers deepen their understanding of and appreciation for music therapy and, occasionally, observe live on-site professional music therapy sessions. Joy Maker volunteer schedules are very flexible. Some projects may require a background check. CLICK HERE to complete our volunteer application. 

Join OTB as an individual volunteer or register a volunteer group.  We have so many ways for you to get involved - From scanning & filing documents, to seasonally prepping and maintaining our outdoor Sensory Garden & Vegetable Gardens, to inside facility painting, and more!

We're quite sure it will be a rewarding experience and we will be forever grateful. CLICK HERE to learn more. 

Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Connect with like-minded people, bond with your kids and get happy! Your best friends are waiting to meet you.

Mudsock Youth Athletics is fortunate to have members of our community who pour their time, talent and efforts into their league and most importantly into their participants. Our focus is to create an experience that enriches our participants' lives with a volunteer base made up of neighbors, family, community members, teachers, and more. As we continue to grow, our volunteer base needs to evolve too.  Please CLICK HERE to learn more. 

Volunteering is a great way to give back, meet new people and help support Janus in a tangible way! There are plenty of ways to get involved and we would love to help you find your fit. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

One-on-One Literacy Tutoring 
Seeking literacy tutors for our Winter 2024 session (Jan – April)

CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Program Lead  

CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up. 

Program Assistant  

CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Fishers Arts Council succeeds because of the support of volunteers in our community. Volunteering comes in many forms and take as little or as much time as you want. ​

Art Fair Support Opportunities

Check-in Table​

Greeter

Artist Assistance/Relief

Monthly Gallery Receptions

Set Up (30 minutes)

Clean Up (15 minutes)

Stay with us as a Greeter!

Meet the Artists

Enjoy Live Music

Gallery Installations and Change Overs

Learn how to curate an Exhibit​

Meet local Artists

Learn about Fishers Arts Council

If you prefer being behind the scenes, we have a place for you!
 

Join our Focus Groups to help with Event Planning​

Proofreading

Website

Social Media

Volunteer Scheduling

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 

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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. CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) needs a diverse group of dependable, conscientious people 18 years and older to assist in gathering information about housing practices. These persons are commonly referred to as "fair housing testers" or "mystery shoppers." Testers are provided training and a stipend for their time and related expenses. Stipends vary depending on the task assigned. These positions are classified as part-time positions although hours are based upon your availability and tests needed.

Testers are of various racial and ethnic groups, men and women, over a broad range of ages with and without disabilities. Testers serve an important role in identifying when housing discrimination may or may not be occurring. The testing process has been consistently supported by federal courts as a legitimate and necessary method to identify practices of unlawful housing discrimination.

To participate in our testing program, YOU MUST:

You should also have your own means of reliable transportation, although, in limited situations transportation may not be necessary. Due to the potential to be a witness to a fair housing violation and federal grant requirements, testers are screened for criminal history and any possible conflicts of interest. Please note that testers are considered part-time employees. If you have any questions or are interested in applying, contact the FHCCI for more information at ( info@fhcci.org) with "Fair Housing Tester" in the email header. You’ll be contacted shortly after receipt about next steps. CLICK HERE to learn more. 

Join the Community Cats of Hamilton County team, and volunteer to help. Please EMAIL to learn more and to get involved. 

Although we are a non-traditional non-profit, there are definitely ways you can volunteer with A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care!

Join the Youth and Family Alliance of Hamilton County!

Donate space for our monthly meetings or events!

Contribute food, drinks, or snacks for our events!

Partner with us to host an event concerning the whole-person wellness of our county!

Present to our consortium about YOU! (And get YOUR name out there!)

Please contact Kristin Ludeker-Seibert to get involved today. 

The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank is always in need of help! Volunteer hours are currently available during the week, M-F between the hours of 10am-4pm.

Organizers: Move, sort, clean and arrange donated household items in our warehouse.

Caring Beyond Furniture: Help us create dish packs and sheet sets for our client deliveries.

Host a Furniture Drive: Gather donations in your local community for a group pickup.

CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

When you volunteer as a Family Friend, Safe Families for Children will connect you with an at-risk family that would benefit from a healthy support system. And Family Friends can also support Host Families by providing meals, respite care, transportation, etc.

Family Friends encourage and strengthen families in crisis so that they may thrive. Performing small tasks, such as dropping off diapers or babysitting for a few hours, provides families with support and builds relationships.

As a Family Friend, you will:

Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

Resource Friends assist Host Families and Families in Crisis with goods and services they may need. This help may come in the form of gently used equipment, children’s furniture and clothes. They can also donate their professional services when needed, especially if they are healthcare providers, day care providers, barbers or stylists.

Please consider helping in your area. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

You can play a vital role in Safe Families for Children (Safe Families) by volunteering as a Family Coach to help parents in crisis get back on their feet.

As a Family Coach, you will:

You will also:

Volunteer to become a Family Coach and be sure to let us know if you have experience in child welfare or as a host family. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

If you are looking for a truly rewarding and challenging experience, consider becoming a Safe Families Host Family. You will make a lasting impression on a child in need and possibly change the trajectory of a family in crisis. Host Families serve as the backbone of the Safe Families movement. Without families opening their homes and opening their hearts, we could not care for vulnerable children in our communities.

To be a Host Family, you must be at least 25 years old, emotionally and financially stable, mature, law abiding, healthy, and active. You also must be willing to engage in a long-term friendship with a family in need, agree to not use drugs, and refrain from using profanity or engaging in other negative behavior that may impact a child. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to apply. 

A side effect of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic was a decline in the health and memory of those we serve. We have a number of people throughout Hamilton County that are lonely and interested in having someone spend time visiting with them.

Those who are interested will visit with a someone two times a month. The time and day of these visits will be set up between the recipient and visitor based on both peoples schedules. We will work to arrange a match based on common interests between the two parties. Visits will take place in the recipients home.

For more information CLICK HERE or you can call the Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County at 317-776-7159.

Delivery Driver

Personal home delivery is an important part of our service to the recipient. You may be the only friendly face that the recipient sees on your delivery day. The fact that you care is as important as the food you deliver.

Our primary need is for volunteer delivery drivers. We always need more people to help us deliver meals. If you are interested in becoming a delivery driver, there are a few simple requirements:

Please CLICK HERE to learn more. 

Indiana Diaper Bank maintains an active volunteer program. We strive to deliver a vital, yet often forgotten basic need that impacts the physical, mental, and economic well-being of children: diapers. One in two families in our community struggle to afford diapers. When you volunteer at Indiana Diaper Bank, you’re helping us prepare over 200,000 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. 

Are you ready to be a #ChangeMaker? Email our Volunteer Manager today, or CLICK HERE to learn more. We look forward to welcoming you into our space.  We offer regular volunteer sessions where we sort, pack, and stack diapers, manage inventory, and organize the diaper pantry. Children of all ages are welcome at volunteer sessions. Private volunteer events and data entry opportunities are also available upon request. Contact our Volunteer Manager for more information. 

You can be a part of the change you want to see in your community.

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! Please CLICK HERE to learn more about volunteering with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity. 

A Fire Corps member provides support to the firefighters by performing services at emergency incidents and non-emergency events at department facilities and department functions. This includes responding to incidents to provide incident rehabilitation to firefighters and support to individuals affected by an emergency. The Fire Corps maintains the Rehab Support Unit (RSU) apparatus, equipment, and supplies, and provides rehabilitation services during hands-on training events.

 Responsibilities include:

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, pass a criminal background check, and have received a high school diploma or GED. All candidates must complete the Fire Corp Application and Background Disclosure and Authorization Form.

What is a Corporate Volunteer Program (CVP)? 

A Corporate Volunteer Program (CVP) is defined as a planned and managed effort to motivate and enable corporate partners to engage employees to effectively serve community needs with the support of their employer.  

Why are CVP programs important?   

What is the Volunteer Fishers User Group Program?  

The Volunteer Fishers platform is a complimentary web-based volunteer management tool for companies to manage employees’ volunteer opportunities and hours volunteered. The Volunteer Fishers platform makes it easy for companies to create and manage a landing page that provides resources and volunteer opportunities approved by the company within the Fishers community. Volunteer leadership has access to reports that allow them to share their impact within the community. While the Volunteer Fishers site is designed to create and support large group company volunteer opportunities, we also invite businesses to encourage their employees to utilize Volunteer Fishers to find, sign-up for, and participate in other individual volunteer opportunities.  

How to Get Involved:  

The City of Fishers values volunteerism and can provide free consultation for your business to create custom volunteer opportunities such as a park cleanup, mulch spreads, or a planting event at the Fishers AgriPark.  In addition, the City offers many volunteer opportunities in conjunction with the following City events:  

New to the CV Program and want to get your business involved? Already a member looking to create a volunteer opportunity? 

Please CLICK HERE to complete our Corporate/Group Volunteer Opportunity Request From.

If you have additional questions, please contact Amy Crell, Volunteer Coordinator at crella@fishers.in.us or 317-670-9437 to learn more. 

The participation and hard work of Indiana residents are a large part of what attracts major events to our state. In the Indiana Sports Corp Volunteer Program sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent, you get to be an integral part of world-class sporting events that you help make a success in Indiana. 

In addition to individual volunteer opportunities, we would love to engage your school or company for a group outing. 

Creating an account takes less than five minutes: 

1. Click here to register. 

2. Complete the form – headshots are welcome but not necessary to move forward.  

3. Future volunteer opportunities will be communicated via the email address you register with

Register now and continue to be a part of our team!

If you have any questions please contact volunteers@indianasportscorp.org or check out our volunteer handbook.

We have regular, weekly, volunteer opportunities that offer many different experiences. Consider joining us in our mission, and become a volunteer today! No experience necessary, just a heart to serve and the willingness to learn.  CLICK HERE to learn more. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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