Do you like to work with seniors and support their emotional and physical needs? If so, check out what Faith in Action has for you! 1. Drivers 2. Grocery shoppers 3. Friendly visitors/phone callers 4. Assist with seasonal yard clean-up 5. Help in the office 6. Assist with fundraising events Anyone 18 or older can serve Read more about Faith in Action[…]
Do you love to work with both animals and people? Then Miller Park Zoo’s got your back! Adult volunteers assist in may areas of the Zoo, including guest services, animal care, and special events. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, must commit to a volunteer term of at least 6 months, and must Read more about Miller Park Zoo[…]
Do you want to get some real feel of working in the health industry? Do you want to know in what ways you can contribute to others’ health and wellness? Check out these awesome ongoing volunteering opportunities OSF Joseph Medical Center provides: 1. Karing Partners: These dogs and their owners bring such comfort and smiles to our Read more about OSF St. Joseph Hospital[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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)[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Available positions: The following volunteers opportunities need to be licensed 1. Cosmetologist 2. Massage Therapist 3. Nail Technician 4. Esthetician If you are not licensed and would like to volunteer in another capacity, please contact them at dbaker@lydias-place.org or 309-808-0182.. All volunteers will be provided with basic domestic violence education. Interested in these opportunities? Click here for the Read more about Lydia’s Place[…]
Available positions: 1. Board member 2. Grant writing and research 3. Intern 4. Mentor a female ex-offender 5. Organize a fundraising event 6. Provide clerical work (enter data, write “thank you” notes, etc.) Opportunities to work on our future transitional properties are also open most Saturdays from 9am-2pm. Interested in these opportunities? Email info@labyrinthoutreach.org to find out Read more about Labyrinth Outreach[…]