Category: 2014
YMCA-Youth Sports
1. Youth Sports-Youth Basketball Assistant – Court Monitor: Greet families in lobby and direct/walk them to gym for baskeball practices Ensure there are enough chairs in the gym for parents Make sure teams are on the correct courts as scheduled Keep people off courts that are reserved for practices Supervise use of gym closet, keeping door Read more about YMCA-Youth Sports[…]
YMCA- Childcare
1. Childcare-School Break Days Volunteer: Work with Y-Pals staff to ensure safety and security of children in program Assist Y-Pals staff in leading games, activities and crafts Assist Y-Pals staff in communicating with parents regarding behavior and accomplishments of children in the program Assist in supervising children’s behavior while swimming Unit 5 scheduled days off, excluding Read more about YMCA- Childcare[…]
YMCA-Aquatics Assistant
Volunteers need to: Greet families in the lobby and walk them to pool for swim lessons Assist instructors setting up and putting back equipment needed for each class Ensure there will be enough seating for parents Hand out swim lesson information to parents during the session Make/hand-out popcorn in the lobby for the first and Read more about YMCA-Aquatics Assistant[…]
Western Avenue Community Center
Are you looking for something to drag you out of the Wesleyan Bubble? Do you want to help change the local community? If so, Western Avenue Community Center offers many internships that allow you to provide community service to help Bloomington grow. 1. After School Program: This program seeks volunteers to assist with reading instruction, one-on-one tutoring, Read more about Western Avenue Community Center[…]
West Bloomington Revitalization Project
Are you tired of being stuck in the so-called “IWU bubble”? Do you have a heart full of passion for community engagement but don’t where to start? WBRP provides students tons of exciting volunteering positions, so let’s get started helping our local community grow, one step each time! 1.Economic Development: Adopt a Facebook, Sponsorship Committee, Calendar committee Read more about West Bloomington Revitalization Project[…]
UNITY Community Center
Are you interested in working with youth? Or are you an educational studies major looking for some internship experience to sharpen your skills up? UNITY Community Center has just the right opportunities for you! 1. Tutoring, internships, and/or teaching opportunities: During the school year, Monday-Friday, anytime between 3-7 pm. Summer, 11am-5pm on most days. All volunteerse Read more about UNITY Community Center[…]
Sugar Grove Nature Center
Do you love the nature? Do you want to help preserve it? Sugar Grove Nature Center is looking for passionate volunteers to assist at any of the following areas: Nature Center Host Assistant Naturalist Animal Care Reception & Office Volunteer Recruitment Wood Projects Special Event Garden Projects Grounds Maintenance Building Maintenance and Repair Exotic Species Eradicator Read more about Sugar Grove Nature Center[…]
Prairie State Legal Services
Do you want to help fight housing discrimination? Or are you looking for opportunities that can expose you to the legal industry? Prairie State Legal Service is looking for passionate volunteers now! Fair Housing Project Tester: Prairie State Fair Housing Project is looking for testers to help investigate housing discrimination. Following training, testers meet with housing Read more about Prairie State Legal Services[…]
Path Crisis 211 (PATH)
Do you like to talk to people? What about talking and helping people at the same time? Or financial service? Check out the awesome volunteering opportunities available at PATH hotline: 1. Crisis Line/211 Volunteer: Caring people answer PATH’s hotline 24/7. A complete training program is provided three times a year. 2. Money Management Volunteers: Volunteers are matched to Read more about Path Crisis 211 (PATH)[…]
Normal Public Library
Do you enjoy working in an environment surrounded by books? If you do, Normal Public Library is the right place for you. Partners in Reading：Every fall and spring semester, we pair college students with grade school students to read together and enjoy the library. The pairs meet once a week for 45 minutes, throughout the Read more about Normal Public Library[…]
Mid Central Community Action
Does ” educating, equipping and empowering individuals and families toward financially secure, violence free live” sound like your personal tag line? Mid Central Community Action offers a limited number Internship/On the Job Training all those who wish to join them on promoting a more self-sustained neighborhood. Want to learn more about this opportunity? Email Laura at LauraG@mccainc.org or call 309 834-9227
McLean County Health Department
Interested in the health industry or working for a public department? Check out the volunteer opportunities available here at McLean County Health Department! MCHD Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer: People with medical and non-medical backgrounds have the opportunity to partner with first responders in the protection of McLean County residents during public health emergencies and disasters Read more about McLean County Health Department[…]
Marcfirst
Are you interested in helping those with developmental disabilities and to promote their personal achievements based on their dreams, desires and abilities? Available positions: 1. Help with outings and community services projects for individuals or families 2. Assist in our Friendsfirst program – a community based recreational program 3. Perform clerical or administrative support tasks 4. Read more about Marcfirst[…]